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The Government of Canada Honours Dunkirk Piermaster Commander J. Campbell Clouston as a Hometown Hero at the Lachine Canal National Historic Site
September 21, 2017 Montreal, Quebec Parks Canada Canada’s national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas enable Canadians to experience their rich and varied history in a special way. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017, the Government of Canada invites Canadians to experience nature and learn more about our history. Parks Canada […]
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AFNQL: A positive view of the two days of activities marking the 10th anniversary of the Declaration
MONTREAL, Sept. 14, 2017 – The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL), the Ville de Montréal and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO give a positive review of the celebrations marking the 10th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. This celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Declaration was an opportunity to share the […]
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Nunavik girl, 18, harpoons 14-metre bowhead whale on first-ever hunt – CBC
Jessica Pilurtuut’s dad ‘taught me to stay strong, to show the harpoon is stronger’ than the whale Sep 13, 2017 While many people around the country were casting back on their memories of summer, Jessica Pilurtuut was coming up with a whopper. A whale, really. The 18-year-old from Kangiqsujuaq, Que., harpooned a bowhead whale on […]
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Gardens Of Light – New – Montréal Space for Life Lights Up A Third Cultural Garden at the Botanical Garden
MONTRÉAL, Sept. 6, 2017 – Montréal Space for Life is inviting everyone to the Gardens of Light, a fall “highlight” running from September 8 to October 31. This year it includes a new lighted path through the Botanical Garden’s three cultural gardens, each looking at nature from a different perspective. Once night falls, you can explore […]
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ATAC solidifies relationship with QAT through formal memorandum of understanding
August 30, 2017, Huron Wendat Territory (Wendake, Quebec) – The Aboriginal Tourism Association of Canada (ATAC) has signed a 4-year memorandum of understanding with Tourisme Autochtone Québec / Quebec Aboriginal Tourism (QAT) to formalize the working relationship between the two organizations. The MOU between ATAC and QAT recognizes that the two organizations were established for […]
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Media Advisory – Invitation to media – KWE! meet with indigenous peoples event
QUÉBEC, Aug. 31, 2017 – The KWE! Meet with Indigenous Peoples team is pleased to invite the media to take part in the event, which will be held from September 1 to 3 at the Place de l’Assemblée-Nationale. Members of the media are welcome throughout the weekend, but more specifically at the following times: Friday, September 1 What: […]
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KWE! Meet with Indigenous Peoples: A unique event to learn more about the First Nations and Inuit in Quebec
QUEBEC CITY, Aug. 29, 2017 – Dr. Stanley Vollant, Spokesperson for KWE! Meet with Indigenous Peoples, Konrad Sioui, Grand Chief of the Huron-Wendat Nation, and Ghislain Picard, Chief for the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador, met with the media today to brief them on this unique and unifying event. From September 1 to 3, the public is invited to the Place de […]
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10th Anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples – AFNQL
A Grandiose Event To Celebrate Indigenous Peoples MONTREAL, Aug. 28, 2017 – On September 13, Montreal’s Old Port will come alive with the sound of Indigenous drumming in an international event, that is part of the official program of the 375th anniversary of Montreal, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous peoples. Called […]
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Media invitation – Montréal Space for Life Invites You to Discover the Artisans and Explore Behind the Scenes at the 6th edition of Gardens of Light
MONTREAL, Aug. 24, 2017 – Montréal Space for Life invites you to come in the daytime and meet the artisans responsible for developing, designing and lighting this 6thedition of Gardens of Light. It’s an opportunity to go behind the scenes and explore the most fascinating cultural aspects of this headline fall event at the Botanical Garden. This […]
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MNC: Indigenous Languages Addressed at the Annual Meeting of FPTCH
August 23, 2017 On August 22, 2017, President Chartier attended a meeting on Indigenous languages with the Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Ministers Responsible for Culture and Heritage (CH) which was held in Orford, Quebec. The meeting was co-hosted by Heritage Minister Melanie Joly and Quebec Minister Luc Fortin, who is responsible for culture and languages. In December […]
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