Riel Scouts
Riel Scouts. Riel Life Experience.
Connect to Métis culture, language, and community through hands-on, land-based learning. Join the exclusive Riel Scouts pilot phase today and help shape the future of Métis youth programming!
What is Riel Scouts?
The Riel Scouts is an outdoor education program, offering a unique opportunity for Métis children and youth to step outside, learn from the land, and build a lifelong connection to their culture and language. It is a program tailored to each participant’s individual growth, health, and wellness.
Riel Scouts Vision:
To provide an opportunity for Métis youth in the homeland to participate in a community driven and Métis specific program focused on self-confidence, culture, language, wellness, and connection to community.
Riel Scouts Mission:
Riel Scouts engages Métis youth with experiences throughout the year providing them with a non-formal educational process, using a specific method that makes each individual responsible for their development as a self-reliant, supportive, responsible and committed person. The youth will work towards earning badges through individual merit and achievement.
Program Goals:
- Prepare our youth today for tomorrow’s challenges
- Immerse youth in core Métis values
- Retain Métis culture and language
How Does the Pilot Phase Work?
The Riel Scouts pilot phase will run from September 2026 to May 2027, with select Locals offering the program to Métis youth in their communities. Full program launch is expected for September 2027.
MN–S Locals offering Riel Scouts programs:
9 - Pinehouse (Kineepik)
Saskatoon - Local to be confirmed
13 - Yorkton
19 - La Ronge
21 - Île-à-la-Crosse (A La Baie)
28 - St. Louis
31 - Meadow Lake
33 - Regina Métis Council
35 - Swift Current
42 - Cumberland
44/135 - Moosomin and Rocanville
61 - Debden
62 - Buffalo Narrows
160 - Moose Jaw
222 - Tisdale
The program is led by trained Captains from the community, creating a safe and supportive space for youth to learn, connect, and grow. Scouts will grow their confidence and self-esteem while discovering core Métis values.
As Scouts master new skills, they will earn unique merit badges to celebrate their personal growth. These badges are based on demonstrated knowledge, skills, and competencies through the lens of Métis culture and language. These will be essential areas such as Wilderness, Harvesting, Environment, Languages, History, and more.
Eligibility:
- MN–S registered citizens, ages 5-16
Please Note: Registration does not guarantee program participation. This will depend on registration numbers for each Scout Party, offered in each Local.
Be Part of the Pilot Phase!
We are currently launching the Riel Scouts Program pilot phase, running from September 2026 to May 2027.
By joining this initial phase, your child will play a vital role in testing and refining the program's activities, resources, and delivery. Your participation and feedback will directly shape the final experience before the second phase of Riel Scouts – a full provincial expansion in September 2027.
Youth participant registration closes July 26, and spots are highly limited. Secure your spot today!
If you are interested in leading as a Riel Scouts Captain for one of the identified Pilot Phase Locals, please contact rielscouts@mns.ca
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For any questions about Riel Scouts, please contact rielscouts@mns.ca