Heritage and Traditions

Avataq Cultural Institute, The

The cultural Institute Avataq manages and takes care of the development of the Collection of art inuit of Nunavik, in the name of Nunavimmiut (Inuits of Nunavik).

Collection, The: Ethnology and Archaeology

Some 13,000 ethnographic and archaeological objects reflect the special and longstanding ties that link the Museum to the Native peoples of Canada and document many aspects of their ways of life, arts, cultures and traditions.

Source: Government of Quebec; McCord Museum

Cree Cultural Institute

Aanischaaukamikw, or Cree Cultural Institute, is the regional cultural organisation of the nine Cree communities of Iiyiyuuschii, also known as the James Bay region of Quebec.

Daniel Weetaluktuk Memorial Museum and Cultural Transmission Centre

The only recognized museum in Inuit territory, the Daniel Weetaluktuk Museum is devoted to protecting and disseminating the culture and language of Nunavik Inuit people.

Source: Société des musées québécois (SMQ)

Encounter with the First Nations

This page provides links to different Inuits and First nations anthropoligical collections.

Source: Government of Quebec; Musée de la civilisation

First Nations, First Contacts – Thematic Routes

Today, 8,000 Inuit and nearly 70,000 Indians live in Quebec. Various museums help to preserve and explain the traditions, spirituality and identity of the different nomadic and sedentary communities.

Source: Société des musées québécois (SMQ)

Fonds documentaire de la Bibliothèque Cécile-Rouleau sur les Autochtones (In French Only)

This Aboriginal collection, now gathering around 6000 publications, constitutes the complete and most comprehensive documentation compiled by Quebec.

Source: Government of Quebec; Services gouvernementaux

Innu Aitun (In French Only)

This Website is intended to help Innu elders transfer to younger generations their knowledge, their culture, their history, in other words, their pride.

Kanien'kehaka Onkwawén:na Raotitiohkwa

Established in 1978 to preserve, promote and enrich the language and culture of the Mohawks of Kahnawake.

Mi'kmaq and Maliseet Cultural Objects

Provides information, pictures and historical background of Mi'kmaq and Maliseet Cultural Objects.

Mi'kmaq Spirit

This site was created in order to provide a reliable place to find accurate information about the Mi'kmaq people and their culture, their history, and their spirituality.

Musée amérindien de Mashteuiatsh, Le – Exposition Nitshessen

The Amerindian Museum is located on the shores of Pekuakami Lake, and has the mission of preserving Ilnu cultural heritage and encouraging its development, promotion and transfer to future generations.

Musée des Abénakis

Home page of the Musée des Abénakis which provides basic information on exhibits, visiting hours, prices, visits, etc.

Musée Shaputuan (In French Only)

Shaputuan's mission is simple: promote and preserve Innus' culture.

Nametau Innu: Memory and Knowledge of Nitassinan

Peuplement du Québec, Le (In French Only)

This page provides historical information about the various peoples – First Nations, Inuits, and Europeans – who, starting 11,000 years ago, have occupied what constitutes today the territory of Quebec.

Source: Government of Quebec; Culture et Communications

Sur les traces de Pekuakamiulnuatsh

This site introduces the Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation of Lac-Saint-Jean and provides a wealth of information, including legends and beliefs, prominent characters and geographical features.

Témoins de la culture amérindienne (In French Only)

This page links to an animated page depicting Aboriginals, who lived closely with nature and were creative in their uses of natural materials.

Source: Société des musées québécois

Tipatshimuna – Innu Stories from the Land

This site allows visitors to discover the heritage and traditions of the Innu through their stories and material culture, and provides an exhibit gallery.

Tuvaaluk, expédition multimédia dans la préhistoire de Nunavik (Nord du Québec) (In French Only)

This site is foremost destined to archeologists specialized in the Arctic who have acces to data pertaining to Tuvaaluk's program, but it progressively seeks to reach out university and college students.

Source: Université du Québec à Montréal

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