Doreen Bergum

The Next Generation of
Indigenous Inclusion

VIRTUAL | June 15, 2022

Doreen Bergum is currently The Metis Elder for Metis Nation of Alberta Region 3. Born in an era when it was illegal to express and practice her Metis Culture. She is proud to educate and share her knowledge and joy of the Metis Culture. As the Elder Metis Nation of Alberta Region 3, she opens conferences, meetings and cultural events with prayer. Sharing the wisdom and culture of our Metis Ancestors, Doreen teaches jigging, beading, moccasin making and capote making. Her drive comes from her commitment to teaching her Metis Culture to the youth as an important part of our Canadian History and in maintaining the Metis Culture for future generations. 

Government Acknowledgment

The Province of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and services.

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Land Acknowledgment

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis, and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations – Indigenous and non – who live, work and play on this land, and who honour and celebrate this territory.