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Nature & culture workshop | Mini birchbark canoe making with Karl Chevrier

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Karl Chevrier, a contemporary artist and Anishinaabe artisan, stands under a tent at Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site; he shows a woman and her three young children the moose call he made.
Time: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Location(s): Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site
Cost: $15 per person (including supplies)
Wheelchair Accessible

Enjoy a unique creative experience deeply connected to nature and culture!

You’ll have the chance to explore traditional techniques inspired by ancestral know-how and grounded in environmental respect. You will also take part in a moment of creation and sharing that encourages a meaningful reflection about respect, gratitude, and our relationship with nature while nurturing inspiration and a connection to the living world.

Hurry and reserve your spot for a mini birchbark canoe workshop with contemporary artist, and Anishinaabe artisan from the Timiskaming First Nation, Karl Chevrier.

These workshops are made possible thanks to the support of the Government of Quebec and Amis du Vieux-Fort as part of the Cultural Development Agreement of Témiscamingue regional county municipality.

Please note:

  • Reservations are required; call 819-629-3222 or contact Amis du Vieux-Fort on Messenger.
  • A second mini birchbark canoe workshop will take place on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
  • Decorative wreath making workshops, with Malie Lessard-Therrien, will also take place on Sundays, July 19 and August 30, 2026.

Click here for 2026 opening dates and times.
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