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 […]
Frédéric Hartog is a hunter, marine biologist, and professional diver based in Sainte-Flavie, Québec. His interview took place in September 2025. Ready in: 25 minutesServes: 2 Ingredients Method
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 […]