Prince Albert Daily Herald
Photo courtesy of Back to Batoche Back to Batoche organizers hope crowds will return in 2022 when the festival resumes in-person events. Organizers made the event a virtual one this year to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Although they won’t meet in person, Métis people from across Western Canada are still showing their pride at Back to Batoche.
The annual celebration of Métis culture returned virtually on July 22, with events continuing through the weekend until July 25. The celebration is streaming live at www.backtobatochedays.ca.
Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) Minister of Culture and Heritage Sherry McLennan said the virtual shows have widened the appeal even more.