We are proud to announce a new hire to support our community! History and heritage have always been central to Heritage Lower St. Lawrence. Since its founding in 2002, HLSL has collected photographs, objects, and stories that tell the story of Métis-sur-Mer and the region. From annual historic calendars to books like Metis – Wee […]
Dear HLSL Volunteers, We want to say a heartfelt thank you to all of you who take time out of your busy schedules to help. You bring life and joy to Heritage Lower Saint Lawrence, and you help make it a welcoming space for everyone. Volunteers are truly at the heart of what makes a […]
Thursday February 19th saw the public launch of the ‘Flavours of the Places We Call Home’ project in the Salle Bon-Pasteur, Maison de la Culture of Rivière-du-Loup. The event was a success, with over 30 members of the community in attendance. Participants brought samples of the recipes showcased in the films, including Nepalese momo, seal […]
Joan Sullivan (HLSL Board of Directors) and Rachel McCrum (HLSL Cultural Coordinator) will be appearing at the StAnza International Poetry Festival in St Andrews, Scotland in March. On the evenings of March 13 and 14, projection mapping meets poetry in a special performance by Canadian artivist Joan Sullivan and poet Rachel McCrum with a spectacular […]
FLAVours of the places we call home
Photo: Seaside Beach 1920s Anonymous Gelatin silver photograph Collection Les Amis des Jardins de Métis A Wardrobe of Memories Exhibit Preview opens March 1, 2026 HLSL, in association with Les Jardins de Métis, is proud to announce a new exhibit which looks at life through garments in Métis. Up until the 1960’s, what did people […]
Priyanka is a new community member who has quickly become part of the HLSL family. As a Master’s student in Change Management, she offered her time as an intern to help us transition during our restructuring, and since beginning her internship she has hit the ground running. We are grateful to be able to count […]
On Wednesday afternoon, collaboration with La Sphère, we were proud to host an event with PERT Circonflexe, a program connecting Francophone mentors and English-speaking mentees from similar regions and professional backgrounds. The aim, to improve French in the workplace through mentoring and community activities aligns with our mission to connect Anglophones to opportunities to network […]
As we wrap up 2025, it’s clear it was a good year for Heritage Lower Saint Lawrence. We’ve got several strong files up and running, and funding is looking encouraging. None of this happens by chance. We work hard for every partnership and every dollar, and that work is starting to show real results. One […]