Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Center
Frontier of First Nations, Métis and Pioneer Society

Special Events - Duck Lake Regional Inteprative Center's 2010 Events Calendar

March 26th - Faces of Honour Supper - this is the actual date of the Battle of Duck Lake and together with our elders and community members we are hosting an intimate supper to honour the fallen. This supper will also give us a chance to thank and honour those who have played a major role in the history of the Duck Lake Museum. This year we celebrate 50 years for the Duck Lake Historical Museum.

"A special thank you to everyone who attended our Faces of Honour supper and to those who volunteered.  We had a wonderful turnout and everyone truely enjoyed the traditional food and good company.  Special thanks to Métis Elder Rose Fleury for the blessing before supper and to both Mayor Denis Poirier and Celine Perillat for the informative and heartfelt speaches after supper.  We would also like to thank Edith and Bill for joining us all the way from B.C. to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Duck Lake Historical Museum.  Their father, Fred Anderson, was our founder and the first Curator."

June 21st - National Aboriginal Day- join us for an open house and enjoy our extensive collection of First Nation and Métis art and artifacts to celebrate our local Aboriginal cultures. Refreshments, bannock and homemade jams will be available for tasting.

June 25th - 125th Commemoration Ceremony- you are welcome to join us to commemorate the Battle of Duck Lake, which occurred on March 26th, 1885. This ceremony will include Willow Cree drummers and dancers, prayers and speeches from invited guests included Town of Duck Lake Mayor Denis Poirier and possibly Honourable Dustin Duncan-Minister of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport. Ceremony is open to the public and will be held at 7:30pm at the Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre.

June 25th - Commemorative Cabaret- join us and Duck Lake Métis band Darren Lafond and the Voyageurs  for a evening filled with fiddling and dance. Get away from the city life and join us for a good old fashioned rural get together. Tickets are $10/person. Cabaret starts at 9pm. Midnight lunch included. Cabaret held in the hall at the Duck Lake Sports Grounds.  Bar proudly sponsored by Molson.

June 26th - Commemoration Music Festival- Come and enjoy the best of Saskatchewan's Aboriginal talent. With your ticket purchase you will enjoy a wonderful pancake breakfast from 9am-11am. Then you will entertained by renowned Métis fiddler John Arcand as he provides you with and educational workshop on the history of the Red River Jig. The main stage starts at 1pm with Darren Lafond and the Voyageurs.  2:20pm is John Arcand's performance, 3:40pm isTerri-Anne Strongarm, 5pm is Ovide Pilon and Liverpool performing thier Beetlemania, 7pm is Andrea Menard, and closing the evening will be Donny_Parenteau. Festival Master of Ceremonies is Rod Kitter from CJWW Radio. Children's activities will be provided by Fort Carlton throughout the day. Tickets are $25/person and $10/student. Children 5 and under are free.  Beer gardens proudly sponsored by Molson.

Save on your tickets and purchase your weekend pass for just $30/person - this includes the cabaret, breakfast and the music festival. Phone now to book your tickets:

306-467-2057 or toll free 1-866-467-2057

We accept master card and visa. Volunteers are needed and if you would like to help out please give us a call.

A very special thank you to our event sponsor Building Pride Pilot Program from the Ministry of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport. Other sponsors include the Town of Duck Lake, Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre, Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park, Northern Lights Casino, Sasktel, SaskEnergy and the Duck Lake Lions Club. If you would like to see your name or your corporate name at our event please feel free to contact us for sponsorship information.

June 27th - "The Trial of Louis Riel" play at Duck Lake. This play has not been on tour since 1985 and for the 125th Commemoration of the events of 1885 we are proud to host the play here in Duck Lake. "The Trial of Louis Riel", as put forward by John Coulter is based on the actual court transcripts of the trial. Today, the re-enactment performed by Riel Co Productions Inc. has been a mainstay in the city of Regina and the province of Saskatchewan for 42 years and has been viewed by more that 50,000 visitors. For the production not to continue would be yet another great tragedy in the history of this province. This re-creation has served as a constant reminder of the grave injustice that was inflicted not only on Riel and his family, but also to the entire Métis Nation, past and present. Equally important to consider is that RielCo's production of "The Trial of Louis Riel" has been paramount in preserving the memory of Louis Riel."   For more info on the play go to www.rielcoproductions.com
Play is scheduled for 2pm at the Belle-A-Drome in Duck Lake. Call now to get your tickets (space is limited with only 300 tickets). 306-467-2057 Visa and MasterCard accepted.  Tickets are just $20/person.  Ticket price includes a prelude by authors Terry and George Goulet, story telling and closing the play will be a short performance by Andrea Menard.

July 1st - Canada Day Celebrations- Join us for an open house, entertainment, coloring contest, kids games, Canada Day cake, refreshments and so much more. To download your coloring poster to enter into the contest just click on the link Canada Day Coloring Contest. Then just mail your poster to us when you are done. Don't miss out on the wonderful fireworks display at dusk.

Special thank you to our current Canada Day sponsors - Canadian Heritage-Celebrate Canada Grant, Duck Lake and District Lion's Club, LaPlaine Quarter Horses and Paints, A&M Septic and Landscaping, R&D Auto Clinic, Milkyway Towing, Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre, D&H Lumber, Conexus Credit Union and The Crossing Restaurant.

July 13th - Children's Summer Cultural Fair - come and enjoy our educational and fun Cultural Fair. Cultural booths will be set up throughout the Centre including a Fort Carlton and Batoche booth. Here kids can learn all about our rich heritage with fun, hands-on activities.

November 26th - Volunteer and Member Appreciation Night

November 29th - December 17th - Heritage Christmas Program- Enjoy a guided tour of our beautifully decorated Centre. With over 21 Christmas trees throughout the main gallery and tower you will be engulfed in the warmth of the Christmas spirit. Group programs include a craft or scavenger hunt and a guided tour for just $3.00/student. Make it a Christmas party for just $6.00/student and receive a tour, craft, catered lunch and watch a movie in the theatre. A full day of activities and fun for everyone. Call now to book your tour or party!  306-467-2057

December 5th- Christmas Family Day- bring the whole family and receive a discounted family rate.

Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park's 2010 Events Calendar

June 20 - National Aboriginal Day and Father's Day - join us for a Bannock bake and tea, try some pemmican samples, watch the wonderful Beardy's dance troupe and there will also be fire starting.

July 1 - Fort Carlton's 200th Birthday Party and Canada Day- events will include, Tea at the Tipi, Beading, Setting up Mini Tipi, Make your very own retro toys, kid's archeological dig, "Tracking" Animals, Scavenger hunt and Guessing Games and Gabriel the Ox & His Red River Cart. Canada Day and Fort Carlton's Birthday Cake also.

July 18 - Fur Trade Day - events include Gabriel the Ox & His Red River Cart, Blacksmithing Demo, Trappers Demo, Blackpowder, Bannock Bake, Beading in the Trade Store, Signing Clerk's Contract, Pemmican Samples and the Fur Trade Challenge.

July 30 - August 2 - Pruden Family Reunion - Friday July 30 tea and bannock, Saturday July 31- Fur Trade Challenge and evening concert with Darrell Delaronde. Sunday August 1-Trading Re-enactment.

August 8 - Fiddles, Pipes and Drums - Bagpiper and Scottish Drummer

September 4 - Candles, Stars & Stories - 8pm-10pm