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 […]
Becca Scarratt lives in Rimouski, Québec. In January 2025, she was the winner of the inaugural Great Métis Shortbread Bakeoff with this very recipe! The Bakeoff was part of the Burns Night Celebrations in Métis-sur-Mer, honouring the Scottish heritage of many residents in this area. Ready in: 60 minutesServes: 8 pieces Ingredients Method
Pratistha Shrestha is originally from Nepal and now lives in Rimouski, Québec. She prepared these traditional momo dumplings as part of a HLSL Dynamic Discussions potluck supper in March 2025. The Dynamic Discussions sessions had brought more than 30 participants to the HLSL Resource Centre in Rimouski to practice their language skills in both English […]
Yvonne Chen is originally from Ontario, and studies at UQAR in Rimouski, Québec. She prepared this fried rice as part of a HLSL Dynamic Discussions potluck supper in March 2025, and describes it a fusion between her Canadian and Chinese identities. The Dynamic Discussions sessions had brought more than 30 participants to the HLSL Resource […]
Mariela Santamaria Rivas is originally from Mexico, and was studying at UQAR in Rimouski, Québec in 2025. She prepared the enchiladas as part of a HLSL Dynamic Discussions potluck supper in March 2025. The Dynamic Discussions sessions had brought more than 30 participants to the HLSL Resource Centre in Rimouski to practice their language skills […]
Rita Turriff and Micheline Williams help to organise the regular Senior Friendship Lunch, a wonderful community initiative that regularly brings residents of Métis-sur-Mer together to share hot meals. They were interviewed in Métis Town Hall in July 2025. Ready in: 45 minsServes: About 10 scones Ingredients Method
Daphné Brunet is originally from the Lower St. Lawrence, and was the co-owner of the Café sur Mer on Rue Principale in Métis-sur-Mer with her partner Jessy, from 2023-2026. Daphné is a dedicated coordinator with HLSL, helping to manage the senior programming. Ready in: Lemon curd – 1 hour + chilling time (2 hours to […]