Info Metis May 2020

2026 Crop Survey – Mapping Access to Healthcare in English Help us map the healthcare needs of the Lower Saint Lawrence! In 2023, provincial data showed that almost half of English-speaking Quebecers felt they had unsatisfactory access to health services in their language. Today, we need to know what the reality is right here in… Read more: 2026 Crop Survey – Mapping Access to Healthcare in English

HLSL Receives Knowledge Development Award At the NPI Reboot 2026 Conference in May, Heritage Lower Saint Lawrence (HLSL) was honoured to receive the Knowledge Development Award in recognition of its leadership in community-based research. Susan Woodfine, Executive Director, and Anna Cone, NPI Coordinator, accepted the award on behalf of Dr. Alexandra Rao, whose innovative research… Read more: HLSL Receives Knowledge Development Award

Astle Family Photo ID Project HLSL is currently researching a collection of artefacts pertaining to the rich history of Métis. Part of the collection are early black and white photographs pertaining to the Astle family. Beyond documenting the bustling operations of the Seaside House Hotel, the Astle photographs offer important insight into the everyday life… Read more: Astle Family Photo ID Project

We’re looking for a cleaning attendant for the Café at Espace Métis Main responsibilities:• Daily cleaning of floors and furniture at the end of the day• Cleaning washrooms and restocking supplies• Emptying garbage and managing recycling at the end of the day ✅ Reliable, autonomous, and detail-oriented person✅ Part-time / 10 hours per week 📍… Read more: Job offer: Cleaning Attendant

We are delighted to welcome Anne-Marie Pilon to the team as  HLSL Hub Coordinator. A dedicated and bilingual Métis local, she brings valuable experience in customer service and a strong commitment to the community.  The Hub has a new name: Espace Métis 🌿 A renewed space for connection, creativity, and community is coming your way.… Read more: Big news for our community…New employee, New name!

We’re happy to announce that starting June 24, Atelier culinaire Pierre-Olivier Ferry will take up residence at Espace Métis (the HLSL Hub, formerly Café sur Mer) with the opening of the Café at Espace Métis (160 rue Principale, Métis-sur-Mer). The café counter will offer coffee, a beautiful selection of teas, matcha, pastries, and a seasonal… Read more: The Café at Espace Métis by Atelier Culinaire Pierre-Olivier Ferry

HLSL is proud to announce our participation in the Community Health and Social Services Network’s (CHSSN) new Patient Navigation Network (PNN), an initiative designed to improve access to health and social services for English-speaking communities across Quebec. The project is supported by $995,000 in funding from the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise… Read more: HLSL now part of the Patient Navigation Network

Breaking Barriers to Care, One Patient at a Time Do you believe no one should face the health care system alone, especially when language or distance makes the journey harder? Position: Patient Navigator Join a dedicated team in supporting health equity and social inclusion for English-speakers in the Lower Saint Lawrence. Heritage Lower Saint Lawrence… Read more: We’re hiring a Patient Navigator – Job Description

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… Read more: Welcoming our New Archivist Caroline Allaire

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… Read more: A message to our volunteers