Incredible Métis Talent!

Fiddle Competition

What an amazing show of talent and the Fiddle Competition during Back to Batoche Days 2025! From start to finish, the stage was filled with the sound of proud Métis tradition. Our fiddlers brought the energy, the heart, and the talent – what a way to celebrate our culture! Thank you to everyone who participated. You made this year’s competition something to remember. 

2025 winners:

First Place:

Junior Fiddle: Benoit Denis 
Teen Fiddle: May McCusker
Adult Fiddle: Rachelle Landry
Senior Fiddle: Ed Poitras

Second Place:

Junior Fiddle: Margaret McCusker
Teen Fiddle: Julianna Houle
Adult Fiddle: Les Skinner

Third Place: 

Junior Fiddle: Maverick Martel

Jigging Competition

This year’s Back to Batoche Jigging Competition was a huge success! Each dancer brought incredible energy, rhythm, and skill to the floor, making it a truly unforgettable event. Thank you to all the participants, judges, and spectators for supporting and celebrating this vibrant tradition. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

2025 winners:

Senior Female:

1st: Shirley N.
2nd: Josephine B.
3rd: Doreen S.

Senior Male:

1st: Ed P.
2nd: Ike S.
3rd: Norman K.

Juniors (Mixed):

1st: Lauren D.
2nd: Drew B. C.
3rd: Kaycee P.

Teen Female:

1st: Willow G.
2nd: Raelynn G.
3rd: Georgia D.

Teen Male:

1st: Harlan S.
2nd: Dillon H.
3rd: Heath S.

Adult Female:

1st: Nicole L.
2nd: Marsha M.
3rd: Heidi L.

Adult Male:

1st: Kenton A.
2nd: Adam C. M.
3rd: Jerome C.

Batoche Idol Competition

Batoche Idol 2025 was an incredible show at the outdoor stage! We are so lucky to have such talented people throughout our Nation. A huge thank you to the participants, judges, and amazing crowd for making this year’s Batoche Idol a success!

2025 Batoche Idol Winners:

Junior – Liliana L.
Adult – Brody J.
Senior – Tom G.

Voyageur Games

The voyageur games happened throughout Back to Batoche 2025 and were a huge success! Competitors had the opportunity to showcase their skills in various activities such as log throw, axe toss, trap setting, and more. These traditional games are an exciting way to bring our Métis community together.

Thank you to everyone who competed in this year’s Voyageur Games!

2025 Winners:

Jr Girls: 

1st place: Amelia
2nd place: Farrah
3rd place: May
4th place: Margaret
5th place: Jules

Sr Queen: 

1st place: Veronica
2nd place: Careyann
3rd place: Lillian

Jr Kings: 

1st place: Douglas
2nd place: Deacon
3rd place: Hayden
4th place: Brody
5th place: Connor

Sr Kings: 

1st place: Edric
2nd place: Fred
3rd place: Ted

Slo-Pitch Tournament Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Louis Riel Cup Slo-Pitch tournament, The Freaks! Your hard work and dedication truly showed on the field. A heartfelt thank you to all the teams participating, the enthusiastic crowd for their unwavering support, and everyone who contributed to making this event a great success. Together, we celebrate not just the victories, but the spirit of community that brings us all together.