The Otipemsiwak Métis Government wants to encourage citizens and their families to attend Back to Batoche 2025, celebrating Métis culture, history, languages and distinction.
This celebration, held annually, is happening July 17-20, 2025 in Batoche, SK.
The Otipemsiwak Métis Government will be sponsoring 2 families in each of the 22 Districts (44 families total) to receive $500, to facilitate their attendance at Batoche.
Please note: Each family will organize and pay for their own transportation, entry to the event, and lodging.
Cheques will be provided in Batoche on Saturday July 19th by Otipemsiwak Métis Government staff on site. The selected citizen must be present in order to receive the funds.
Saturday July 19th is also Alberta Day in Batoche and we encourage all families to visit the festivities that the Otipemsiwak Métis Government is putting on.
Please fill out the below information in full. Applications that are incomplete or entered with incorrect information will not be considered.
Those selected will be notified by July 10, 2025. Odds of being selected depend on number of applications submitted each your district. You can only submit your application once.