Kikino Métis Settlement, Indigenous settlement in Alberta, Canada
Kikino Métis Settlement is a community spread across 44,000 hectares (108,000 acres) of land in central Alberta with housing and shared facilities for roughly 1,100 residents. The settlement includes a post office, general store, health unit, water delivery system, and volunteer fire department.
The settlement was established through the Métis Population Betterment Act of 1938, which created governance structures for Métis communities across Alberta. This legislation laid the foundation for self-governed settlements dedicated to Métis people in the province.
Local dancers preserve Métis traditions by teaching younger community members, keeping ancestral art forms active and passed down through generations.
The settlement is accessible by road and provides essential services for daily life within the community. Visitors should approach as they would any residential area, respecting private property and local customs during their time there.
A life-sized metal and wood replica of a Red River Cart stands prominently on the grounds as a notable landmark of the settlement. This artwork reflects the historical importance of these traditional carts in Métis heritage and daily life.
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