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THE PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES OF THE FIRST NATIONS GARDEN
For its tenth year, the First Nations Garden will be
offering visitor activities from May 15 to October 31, 2011.
Depending on the theme, they may relate directly to the plant world in the garden.
Artists and craftspeople from different
First Nations will act as guides and hosts for the activities presented.
A program of activities for school groups is also available, on request.
Note that the First Nations Garden is open to the public during the
opening hours of the Garden
and that its pavilion is open from May 15 to October 31, 2011.
Guided tours are also offered during this period.
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CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES 2011
Exhibition: Rapprochement
May 15 to October 31, 2011
An exhibition of photographs by artist Suzanne Bourdon, offering visitors
a contemporary, intimate look at Native people’s everyday lives.
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Exhibition: Knowledge and Know-how
May 15 to October 31, 2011
Guided tours and cultural activities. You'll be enchanted by this
glimpse of age-old culture.
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Green crafts workshops for family
June 18 to September 5, 2011*, Friday to Sunday
(Confirm times on site)
Various activities
June 18 to September 5, 2011*, from Wednesday to Sunday
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (20 min.)
* No activities offered during cultural events
Guided tours of the First Nations Garden led by Native guides
- Wednesday to Sunday June 18 to September 5, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. (1:30 p.m. in French)
N.B.: No guided tours during cultural events
Events and cultural activities *
June
| June 18 to 21, 2011 |
Confirm times on site |
Robert Seven Crow - storyteller and musician |
| June 21, 2011 |
10:30 a.m. |
National Aboriginal Day
Civic ceremony and unveiling of the temporary mural |
July
| July 14 to 17, 2011 |
10 a.m. to noon & 1 to 4 p.m. |
Introduction to medicinal plants and herbal tea tastings
With herbalist Michel Durand-Nolett |
August
| August 7 and 8, 2011 |
Confirm times on site |
The First Nations Garden: 10 Years of Discoveries - Green crafts workshop
Tastings of “corn flowers” (popcorn), performances, music and dance |
| August 9, 2011 |
11:30 a.m. & 1:30 & 2:30 p.m. |
International Day of the World's Indigenous People celebrations – Musical performances
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September
| September 3 and 4, 2011 |
11:30 a.m. & 1:30 & 2:30 p.m. |
Throat singing with Nina Segalowitz |
School Groups
2011-2012 Educational Activities (September-October and May-June)
The First Nations Garden offers some activities included in the activity program designed for school groups:
- Introduction to the First Nations
- The Great Gathering
- The Three Sisters
- A Sharing Society
- Giving Thanks To Mother Earth!
Please note: some activities are restricted to certain grades and certain period of the year.
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