The Amelia Douglas Institute for Métis Culture and Language

Name: The Amelia Douglas Institute for Métis Culture and Language
Address: 13401 108 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3T5T3, CA
Telephone: +17786547531

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The Amelia Douglas Institute for Métis Culture and Language

The Amelia Douglas Institute is the centre for Métis culture and language resources in BC. We look forward to your visit!

08/31/2026

Learn how to welcome someone in Michif!

We would like to welcome you to our newest exhibiton all about Michif, "Tân’si! Taanishi! Alo!", when it opens on September 8, 2026. Book a time to come visit on our website (link in bio).

08/29/2026

The Amelia Douglas Institute (ADI) is pleased to share our new Tân’si! Taanishi! Alo! Michif Languages Exhibition will be on display soon! Come to the ADI Showroom and see the first ever Michif languages exhibition in Canada!

This exhibition was developed by ADI, the Métis Nation BC’s Ministry of Culture, Heritage, and Language, and Lost & Found Design. Open September 8, 2026 to January 8, 2027. Book a visit online at ameliadouglasinstitute.ca.

08/25/2026

Join us for a virtual artist talk with 2-spirit Métis artist Carly Nabess. Finding Home Among the Floral Tuppies centres the creation of tuppies (dog blankets) while exploring themes of reclamation, Indigenous joy as resistance, longing, and the intergenerational transmission of knowledge, love, and healing.

Photo credit: Photo of Carly beading by Nicole Nabess.

Session Details:
Date: Thursday, September 3rd
Time: 5 – 6:30 PM PST
Location: Online via Zoom

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/metis-culture-talks-finding-home-among-the-floral-tuppies-tickets-1998788099010?aff=oddtdtcreator

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

07/31/2026

Join us for a virtual workshop with Laura Carpentier, ADI's Program Assistant, as she guides us through a journey of Amelia Douglas’ life.

Workshop details:
Date: Tuesday, August 11
Time: 12 – 1 PM PST
Location: Online via Zoom

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/metis-culture-talks-amelia-douglas-a-metis-matriarch-in-british-columbia-tickets-1996162720432?aff=oddtdtcreator

This workshop is open to Métis in BC and MNBC staff only. Questions? Email us at [email protected]

07/16/2026

Check out this late 19th century embroidered box! What would you keep inside?

Our gallery is open Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, until August 14th. Come drop by and see more embroidered peices in our collection!

Image Source: Unknown, Box, 1865-1900. ME988.136.39, McCord Stewart Museum.

07/03/2026

The Amelia Douglas Institute has new summer hours!

From July 2nd to August 14th, we are pleased to welcome you from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Tuesday - Friday. Drop-in during these hours to see our exhibitions on Métis art, language, and culture and to talk with our welcoming staff.

Full tours remain available online at ameliadouglasinstitute.ca.

06/18/2026

Join us for a virtual session with Bungi-otipemisiw tastawiyiniw (Bungi-Métis Two-Spirit person) Lydia Toorenburgh (they/them) as they tour participants through a selection of their gender/orientation affirming regalia creations. Learn about the meaning and processes behind their pieces, the challenges and stigmas around regalia that tastawiyiniwak experience, and the importance of self-determination and body-sovereignty.

Session Details:
Date: Monday, June 29th
Time: 5 – 6:30 PM PST
Location: Online via Zoom

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/metis-culture-talks-exploring-gender-and-orientation-affirming-regalia-tickets-1992152117611

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

06/17/2026

Happy National Indigenous History Month and Happy Pride!

We encourage you to connect, learn, and celebrate this month and every month.

Backgroud Image: Artist Unknown, Embroidered gauntlets, 1910-1930. 2023.06.0001a-b, The Amelia Douglas Institute.

06/09/2026

The new Audio Resources page includes songs, stories, prayers, and other forms of long audio in Southern Michif, Michif French, and Northern Michif. Visit our website to start!

06/05/2026

This stunning pouch features dense floral embroidery on caribou hide, and is accented with rabbit fur.

Book a visit to our showroom to see more grandmother bags, alongside 11 beautiful beaded clasp purses in our "The Gifts We Carry" exhibition! On display until August 21st.

Image Source: Artist Unknown, Pouch, III-X-292, D2002-013331, Canadian Museum of History.

Address

13401 108 Avenue
Surrey, BC
V3T5T3

Telephone

+17786547531

Website

http://ameliadouglasinstitute.ca/

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