12-Maison des Jésuites de Sillery
2320 Chemin du Foulon
Quebec, Quebec
Information: 418-654-0259
www.ville.quebec.qc.ca

This activity is made possible by the “Entente de développement culturel” between le ministère de la Culture, des Communications et de la Condition féminine and the City of Quebec.

Presentation: The Maison des Jésuites de Sillery is an interpretation centre devoted to the momentous encounter between Amerindians and missionaries. A variety of exhibits and a collection of archaeological and ethnological objects of Amerindian, French and British origin bear testimony to different occupations of the site.

Activity: First Nations Archaeo celebration

Date: Saturday, August 15, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (postponed to Sunday, August 16, in case of rain)
Activity length: 3 hours
Admission fee: Free

Description: This Archaeo-Amerindian celebration is a perfect occasion for the whole family to become more familiar with lifestyles during the Contact Period, when First Nations and Europeans initially encountered each other. Shows, food tasting workshops, special animation, legends, interpretation of artifacts, face painting for children and simulated digs are scheduled for the event.

Target clientele: Families