July 3, 2024 – Batoche, SK – Two years ago, Elder Albert LeClair had an idea for a special place where Elders felt comfortable, at home, and could help Métis children and youth reconnect to the land through their Métis traditions, culture, values, and language. Today, that vision is a reality with the opening of Dumont Lodge on the sacred grounds of Batoche.

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Excited children surround MN–S Provincial Secretary Lisa McCallum, Vice President Michelle LeClair, President Glen McCallum, Youth President Autumn Laing-LaRose, and Minister of Infrastructure Loretta King as the ribbon is cut to open the new Dumont Lodge at Batoche.