The Fraser Valley Metis Association and Chilliwack Metis Association are please to announce their

Metis Spring Extravaganza!!!!!!!

Ages 10-24 yrs (unless otherwise stated). Free of Charge.

If you are interested in registering for one of the following spots below, please fill out the attached application form (view in print format), and forward it to the FVMA Youth Coordinator, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL, YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED). If you do not have access to the internet please call FVMA Director of Youth, Krista Bodner at 1-604-864-1034, for participation requests. Spots will be offered on a strict, first come- first serve basis. If you are registered in a spot you will receive notification, and a registration and information package. Don’t forget to put what activities you would like to be registered in at the bottom of the form, or we get to guess J

Feb 26: Snowshoeing and Tubing, 9 – 3:30. Meet in Cafeteria at the Hemlock Mountain Resort in Agassiz. The Hemlock guide will take participants on a scenic snowshoe trek. Beginners welcome, the trip will be modified for the smallest to keep up. Lunch included. In the afternoon, everyone will enjoy the tube run. PARENTS OF 13 YEAR OLDS AND UNDER, WILL BE EXPECTED TO BE PRESENT TO SUPERVISE THEIR YOUTH AT LUNCH, AND WHILE THEY ARE ON THE TUBE RUNS.

March 4, 11, 18, and 25: Jigging Workshops, 3-8 PM, Kekinow Native Housing Society, 45555 Knight Rd, Chilliwack BC (near Staples). Come and join our experienced instructor for some toe tapping fun!!! No experience necessary. (If you can only come to some, that is ok too!!!) Meal Provided.

March 19: True Colors Workshop, 10 – 6 PM, Kekinow Native Housing Society, 45555 Knight Rd, Chilliwack BC (near Staples). True Colors™ is a model for understanding yourself and others based on your personality temperament. The colors of Orange, Green, Blue and Gold are used to differentiate the four central personality styles of True Colors. Each of us has a combination of these True Colors that make up our personality spectrum, usually with one of the styles being the most dominant. Identifying your personality and the personalities of others using True Colors provides you with insights into different motivations, actions and communication approaches. A really fun day!!! Lunch provided.

March 20: Walk and Wade Fishing Instruction, 10-4:00 PM, location TBA, 6 Hour Instructional Introductory Steelhead Day on the Vedder/Chilliwack River with 3 Professional Guides (no boats) and lunches included. *Fishing licenses will be extra and required for anyone 16 years of age or older – these can be purchased online. Beginners and all levels welcome!

March 21: Moccasin Making, 2-8 PM, Mámele’awt Aboriginal Education Centre, 3277 Gladwin Rd., Abbotsford. Learn to make your own custom made moccasins from scratch! Youth ages 10 – 13 should bring their favorite adult! Meal provided.

March 22: Loom Beading and Cedar Boxes, 2-8 PM, Kids can bring a favorite adult if they want. Meal provided.

March 23: Quill Boxes, 10-6 PM, Common Room, Kekinow Native Housing Society, 45555 Knight Rd, Chilliwack BC (near Staples). Youth ages 10 – 13 should bring their favorite adult! Meal Provided.

March 24: Sturgeon Fishing Trip, 9 AM sharp, 8 Hours. Experience the Fraser River, with 4 Professional Guides, and 4 jet boats with lunches included. The Armada will leave from the island 22 (Chilliwack) boat launch. Lunches and fishing gear provided. *Fishing licenses will be extra and required for anyone 16 years of age or older – these can be purchased online. License fees must be covered by participants.

March 25: Tandem Canoe Instruction and Trip, Approx. 9-4 PM (exact time to be announced), Whonnock Lake Boat launch (near Ruskin). 15-24 yrs. Come and enjoy a fund day of Canoe instruction and day trip with an experienced professional guide. For a map to the site please see http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?msid=211694718608448193944.0004aa698d777e6c923d5&msa=0 . Lunch Provided.

March 31: Voyageur Canoe Trip & Fort Langley Tour, 9:30 – 2:30, Kids must bring along their favorite adult!!!! Experienced guides lead a Voyageur canoe adventure, instructing participants in safety and paddling, while telling stories of the voyageurs and the fur trade, on a quiet channel of the Fraser River. The land-based portion of the program, will allow exploration of the Fort Langley National Historic Site through a 1.5 hour program, discovering how Metis and the Hudson Bay Company played a significant role in the story of Canada. Lunch Provided. 10-14 yrs.

Meeting Location: Our adventure start location in the parking lot at Matsqui Regional Park. Please paste the bellow link for directions, into your internet browser. If you have any problems please contact us for assistance. http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=211694718608448193944.0004b7eecc8eff633dbe6&msa=0&ll=49.120245,-122.30459&spn=0.011937,0.020192&iwloc=0004b7eece07f6766477e End Location: We will end our Adventure at Fort Camping Boat Launch. A Parent Car Pool will get everyone back to the starting point. http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=211694718608448193944.0004b7eed5c45c1de5fc1&msa=0&ll=49.172508,-122.574559&spn=0.005962,0.010096