Competition Winners Of Back To Batoche

Fiddle Competition

What an amazing show of talent and the Fiddle Competition during Back to Batoche Days! 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. 

Youth

1st: Benoit Denis
2nd: Cadence Kube

Teen

1st: Julianna Houle
2nd: Matthieu Lavallee
3rd: Hadley Iron

Adult

1st: Alicia Blore
2nd: Eve Turner

Elder

1st: Ed Poitras
2nd: Eve Turner

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!

Mixed Juniors:

1st: Lauren Diewold
2nd: George Bearss
3rd: Kaleb Ledoux

Teen

1st: Kail Natomagan
2nd: Amelie Parent
3rd: Georgina Desjarlias

Adult Womens

1st: Courtney – Dawn Anaquad
2nd: Olivia Elder
3rd: Jocelyn Ladoucer

Adult Mens

1st: Blaine Desjarlais
2nd: John Dreaver
3rd: Joshua Natomagan

Elder Womens

1st: Shirley Nanapay
2nd: Beverly Lambert
3rd: Jennifer Kootney – L’Hirondelle

Elder Mens

1st: Ed Poitras
2nd: Jack Flett
3rd: Howard Allchurch

Batoche Idol Competition

Batoche Idol 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!

Junior

1st: Julianna Parenteau
2nd:  Zoey McGowan
3rd: Daviney Berg

Adult

1st: Gunner Sparvier
2nd: Garry Bailey
3rd: Alex Powalinsky

Elder

1st: Doug Morin
2nd: Barbra Ann
3rd: Joseph (Tom) Gerard

Square Dancing

We are so lucky to have such talented dancers throughout our Nation. A huge thank you to all the participants, judges, and the wonderful crowd for making this year’s Square Dancing competition a success!

Winners

1st: Montreal Lake Stompers
2nd: Junior Nipikan Dancers