Back to Batoche 2018 to feature historic signing agreement
The homeland of the Métis will be bustling over the weekend.
Back to Batoche celebrations are set to take place between July 19 and 22. The annual festival features jigging, square dancing, storytelling, youth entertainment along with a variety of competitions and a gospel show.
Activities aside, a historic signing agreement will be conducted on July 20 between the Métis Nation – Saskatchewan, the Métis National Council and the federal Government of Canada according to a press release issued by the Métis Nation – Saskatchewan.
Memorandums of Understanding between the Métis Nation – Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Health Authority and the Saskatchewan School Board Association will be signed as well.