GDI is a Saskatchewan-based educational, employment and cultural institute serving Métis across the province
Feb 27, 2026
Posted in: Order of Gabriel Dumont
On March 27, 2026, the Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research (GDI) will invest five new members into the Order of Gabriel Dumont. Investment into the Order is one of the Métis Nation’s highest civilian honours recognizing those who have selflessly dedicated their lives to service of the Métis. GDI will host an award ceremony in Saskatoon for recipients, and a limited number of tickets are available for purchase by contacting the Institute.
The Order of Gabriel Dumont Gold Medal recognizes a lifetime of great distinction and service to the Métis. The achievements of these individuals have created a legacy of Métis pride, culture, rights, and prosperity for generations to come. This year, Jennine Krauchi (Winnipeg, MB) and Joseph Welsh (Lebret, SK) will receive the gold medals.
The Order of Gabriel Dumont Silver Medal recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the Métis in their careers to date. GDI has presented the silver medal to Language Keepers, educators, community leaders, activists, artists, and mid-career professionals who have made a difference in their Métis community. The silver medal recipients this year are Angela Bishop (Saskatoon, SK), Janice Henry (Prince Albert, SK), and Shirley Isbister (Saskatoon, SK).
To date, 112 individuals have been invested in the Order by the Gabriel Dumont Institute. For more information about the awards and past recipients, please go to: https://gdins.org/metis-culture/the-order-of-gabriel-dumont-call-for-nominations/
To buy tickets, please contact Ryan Nordmarken at ryan.nordmarken@gdins.org.
GDI is a Saskatchewan-based educational, employment and cultural institute serving Métis across the province
