08/28/2026
Looking for an immersive Métis cultural event? Perlage: A Métis Voyageur Experience by Melanie | Métis Beadwork - Perlage Experience - Manitoba is for you.
April Carandang ⊹ Filipina Canadian Photographer spent an incredible afternoon at Borealis Beading in Ste. Geneviève, MB. Hosted by Melanie in a quiet aspen oak forest, it was a wonderful day trip to learn about Métis history and traditions. Being there helped April realize how similar Métis and Filipino cultures are when it comes to being family-oriented and gathering around the kitchen. PERLAGE is such a beautiful way to connect with local heritage and community.
If you are looking to go, here is what is included:
🔥 Storytelling: Personal history and Métis culture shared within a cozy conversation circle
🌿 Forest Scouting Walk: Discovering native plants used traditionally for medicine and artistic inspiration
🪡 Beadwork Session: A hands-on introduction to classic floral patterns and their origins
🫓 Local Tasting: Bison jerky, fresh homemade bannock, local honey, butter, and cheeses
📍 Borealis Beading | Ste. Geneviève, MB
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