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(Activities in French)

Note: Activities to celebrate Indigenous art.

In collaboration with Wapikoni mobile, a mobile audiovisual and musical training and creation studio dedicated to young of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people, and the Musée des Abénakis, we invite you to a day of activities and discoveries of the cultural richness of the First Nations at the Shewenegan picnic area in La Mauricie National Park, with Kim Arsenault, the ambassador on hand to lead the screenings and activities. Please note that in order to take part in the various activities, you must be present at the start of each one!

The Musée des Abénakis will be offering two activities designed for a maximum of 30 people, so those interested are invited to arrive early for the activity. First-come, first-served!

Archaeological game and Awaasak know-how

Time: 11: 00 am – 12:00 pm

30 participants maximum, first-come, first-served.

Necklace-making workshop

Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

30 participants maximum, first-come, first-served.

Screening of short films and open discussion with Wapikoni mobile

Hours:

• 2 pm – 3 pm: Kaskina! Tous Ensemble ! For Ages 7-12
• 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm: Nos couleurs autochtones (general public)

The Wapikoni mobile will be screening works produced by young Indigenous at the Shewenegan Picnic Area (Saint-Mathieu Entrance). The organization’s mission is to promote the expression of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people through film and music creation and the dissemination of these works. By offering Indigenous talent one-on-one support and mentoring, this organization contributes to their personal, professional and creative development while respecting their narrative sovereignty.

The Wapikoni mobile will present Indigenous short films starting at 2 pm. Visitors are invited to view the films and chat with people on site, to promote the transmission of knowledge and awareness of First Peoples' realities.

To find out more about Wapikoni mobile (French only)