Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Marcus Merasty, centre, says Métis jigging is a community dance that brings joy to others. (Supplied by Robin Poitras - image ...

Gates open for the 2012 Back to Batoche Days Festival on Thursday and it is dedicated to Métis youth. The 42nd annual festival is back for four days and Métis residents are invited to share their ...

Marcus Merasty remembers growing up in Pelican Narrows, Sask., and watching his friends jigging. "I kind of felt a little bit left out because they looked like they were having so much fun," he said, ...