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"LA MAISON AMÉRINDIENNE" (Aboriginal House)
Indulge your sweet tooth in aboriginal fashion
 To the beat of a drum, songs, combined with the use of traditional aboriginal artifacts, you will discover the ancient tradition and evolution of the maple sugar harvest. Originally developed by First Nations people and introduced to the first European explorers and colonizers, the spring time cultivation of maple sap has resulted in several centuries of maple syrup and sugar production. These staples and numerous other sweet delights represent a vast array of delectable maple products. Through storytelling and the sharing of legends,  ancestral cultivation methods are described. You will learn maple sap harvesting traditions and how these have changed as you discover the agricultural history of this seasonal delight! Please also visit la Maison des cultures amérindiennes.
ATAENSHA PRODUCTIONS INC.
L'UNION DES PEUPLES! THE PEOPLE UNITE!
 Ataensha Productions from Wendake, Quebec, offers Festival participants a unique multicultural experience unlike any other. The hosts of this performance-workshop “L’UNION DES PEUPLES! THE PEOPLE UNITE!” visit the diverse cultural traditions of numerous indigenous nations and their union over the centuries.  These marriages have been enriched and symbolised by the sound of the drum. Throughout history, the drum has been a significant emblem for many nations: First Nations, Africans, Americans, Asians and Europeans, all state that the drum beckons us and speaks to us with its heart. Please see website.
LES SCOUTS FRANCOPHONES
DE LA COLOMBIE-BRITANNIQUE
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Visit the Francophone Scouts of British Columbia website.
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LA GRANDE COULÉE / THE MAPLE MAN
 Following in the footsteps of his ancestors, René Turmel,
alias the Maple Man, discovered the West just as his
predecessors did. A third-generation maple producer from the
Turmel family, René returned to work in British Columbia
every year. Once he understood the temperature, mountains,
lakes, fruits, as well as the ambience in summer, René chose
the Okanagan Valley as home. For the past 20 years, he has
criss-crossed the Canadian West, sometimes planting trees,
sometimes picking fruit. Today, he continues his Western
journey by sharing his passion for the maple tree, still
considered a mystery by many British Columbians.
Thanks to
his business, LA GRANDE COULÉE/THE MAPLE MAN, René has
been touring Canada for the past five years with his
traveling show, spreading his knowledge across the country
about traditional sugar shacks. Follow the adventures of La
Grande Coulée with the Maple Man! Having lived through a
thousand and one experiences all across Canada, he will
transport you in a unique way through the different tasks he
performs all year long.
Presented by the Conseil scolaire de la Colombie-Britannique (Francophone Education Authority)
ICE SCULPTURES
Ice Sculpting Demonstration
Saburo Shibanuma and Rowell del Rosario
On site, Saturday, February 20, 12:00 to 15:00
HAYRIDES
Saturday and Sunday
12:00 to 15:00
MID ISLAND METIS NATION
 When, in the fall of 1869, Prime Minister John A. Macdonald sent NWT first Lieutenant Governor, William McDougall, to deal with Louis Riel and the Metis, he told a colleague: “McDougall goes with a large party; I anticipate that he will have a good deal of trouble, and it will require considerable management to keep those wild people quiet.”
Mid Island Metis Nation, still making a noise in 2010. Visit our display to learn more. |
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An array of fun filled activities awaits you throughout these unique celebratory days. Non-stop events are guaranteed to keep the festival public of all ages amused in this unforgettable cultural experience. Sample our well-known maple toffee on snow and for the lumberjack appetites, indulge in one of our hearty traditional meals including tourtière, creton, pea soup, sugar pies and more! Need to take a break after sampling the vast menu? Take a horse and carriage ride through the park, or sit back and relax while top-notch performers entertain throughout the day. 
