Elder's Banquet

Doreen Willier, left, and her mother Lee Willier enjoy the festivities. Both have attended and enjoyed the Elder’s Banquet for many years and look forward to next year.

Lesser Slave Lake MLA Pearl Calahasen presents a plaque to Elder-of-the-Year, Albert Babkirk. Babkirk and Helen Emard were named co-winners of the honour.

Paige L’Hirondelle, left, and Elizabeth Potskin perform the belt dance. Their precision and skill was enjoyed by the huge audience.

The Grouard Metis Dancers performed at the Elder’s Banquet complete with colourful regalia. Left-right are Jenna Cardinal, Calandra Whitecap-Bear, Selina Sutherland and Jessica Cardinal. The dancers were a welcome addition to this year’s festivities.

Merle Supernault, left, and Ernest Supernault perform traditional powwow dancing at the banquet. The Elder’s Banquet not only celebrates individual achievement, it celebrates culture.

Being so close to Christmas, the banquet provides an excellent chance for everyone to get in the festive mood. Left-right are Mabel Goulet, Lesser Slave Lake MLA Pearl Calahasen and Victoria Barsalou.

Marcel Auger performs the Red River Jig. The speed and precision needed requires immense skill.

Russel Cardinal also performed the Red River Jig. The traditional dance is a hit with the audience.

Lesser Slave Lake MLA Pearl Calahasen, right, presents a plaque to Elder-of-the-Year, Helen Emard, a co-winner with Albert Babkirk. Emard is a tireless supporter of the High Prairie Native Friendship Centre.

Jenna Cardinal, left, and Ryley Sutherland have a “swinging” good time. Both are members of the Grouard Metis Dancers.

Young Metis dancers entertain the crowd at the Elder’s Banquet. The banquet gives different ethnic origins a chance to showcase their culture. The entertaiment is one of the highlights of an enjoyable evening for everyone.

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