Another Metis Connection “When the arts and crafts of a country gain recognition that country takes a new position in the respect of the world. No nation began with fine buildings, great sculptures, noble paintings. They all began with the lowly crafts” (Alice Peck 1934, 1). At the turn of the 20th century, with the […]
Long Before Settler History ‘Kwe’ or ‘qey’ means ‘greetings’ in Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet/Malécite) and ‘pjila’si’ means ‘welcome, come in and sit down’ in Mi’gmaq. Sit down, listen and share oral tales that transfer knowledge from generation to generation and to those who ask to learn. FirstNations.ca describe storytelling as “… a traditional method used to teach […]
Did you know that Heritage Lower Saint Lawrence facilitates the access to health and well being resources in English at the Bibliothèque Municipale Fonds de Solidarité FTQ, Ville de Matane?
Heritage Lower Saint Lawrence is pleased to announce two weekend-long exhibitions called “Our Creative Community”. Make a note in your calendars now for…
“The magic is outside!” Things aren’t back to normal yet, because of COVID but there’s so much we can do outside now that nature is coming back to life!
Thanks to all who entered the Winter Session of the Live Our Heritage Photo Competition for either or both of the ‘My Covid Life’ and the ‘Winter Photo’ components. All images received were great.
By Pamela Andersson Perhaps some of the oldest activities on the face of the planet are hunting, fishing and trapping and over time the ways to undertake the activities have been most diverse. Foraging for food has always been something that humankind has had to do, dating back to the beginning of any civilizations known […]
Join Lynn Fournier and Karine Berthelette for a creative workshop. Participate in a mindfulness activity and create a circle artwork which includes your handprint. Your circle will then be integrated in the production of a larger container mural.
Join artists Lynn Fournier and Karine Berthelette and volunteer to help us work on the container mural. A wide range of tasks will need to be fulfilled based on your interests/skills.