Indigenous Winter Market: craftsmanship, a means of bringing people together

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The event was a great success, attracting over 4,200 visitors.</p> <p><b>Text on screen:</b> V茅ronique Vincent; Tourism Project Manager; Kanesatake</p> <p><b>Vincent:</b> It's been a great success, we're really pleased. The feedback from the artisans is really positive. Some artisans have even sold out. There's a dialogue going on. That's the beauty of a market, it creates dialogue.</p> <p><b>Text on screen:</b> Rapha毛lle Langevin; <span lang="fr">Matsheshu Cr茅ations</span>; Mashteuiatsh</p> <p><b>Langevin:</b> It's a great time for Indigenous craftspeople to showcase our culture. Crafts are as much about cultural reappropriation as they are about building bridges with non-natives to tell them about our culture. And for them, it's a way of showing their appreciation in their daily lives.</p> <p>So, I think we're going to keep doing what we're doing and keep bringing it to as many people as possible.</p> <p><b>Text on screen:</b> Wennekerakon Tiewishaw; Bedlam & Blossom; Kahnawake</p> <p><b>Tiewishaw:</b> I met like a hundred different people so far and they are all asking me about the meaning behind our shirts, the meaning behind our arts. It's been really cool to explain that to people and have a conversation about it to them.</p> <p><b>Vincent:</b> The idea of an Indigenous winter market grew out of the tourism development of the last 2 years. Over the past 2 years, we've been doing a lot of research, forming partnerships and gaining experience in the field. I've been working on future projects with the director of <span lang="fr">Parc national d'Oka</span> for about 15 months now. We really want to develop the community aspect, and its presence within the park.</p> <p>It's a bit like saying, "How can we make tourism with our current realities?". Our current realities are: we have no infrastructure, lack of resources. We have to think outside of the box, and I said to myself, "We should do an Indigenous market.".</p> <p><b>Text on screen:</b> Jeremiah Johnson; Mohawk Mushrooms; Kahnawake</p> <p><b>Johnson:</b> The Indigenous market that was put on today by the organizers was exceptional. I mean, my hats off to them. They did a wonderful job. This is my first large market, where I have to produce a lot of mushrooms for an event and it seems to be working well.</p> <p><b>Vincent:</b> It fuels our desire to continue working hard to develop Kanesatake's tourism. It's a first accomplishment. It's food, it's human food, it's food for the soul.</p> </details> </div> </div>  <p>Photos and video courtesy of ISC.</p> <p>In December 2023, Kanehsat脿:ke Tourism and Oka National Park collaborated to launch the first ever Indigenous Winter Market. The event was a resounding success, attracting over 4,200 visitors and capturing the attention of various local media outlets. </p> <p>More than 50 Indigenous artists and exhibitors from across Quebec came together in Oka National Park to celebrate and share the richness of their culture.</p> <p>In addition to engaging with skilled artisans, visitors participated in a variety of introductory workshops on basketry, pyrography, and beading. They also enjoyed performances ranging from dance and traditional songs to metal and rap!</p> <p>Event organizers were moved to see how eager people were to learn more about the history and cultures of Indigenous Peoples.</p> <p>Browse the photos below to learn more about the event.</p> <section class="wb-lbx lbx-gal mrgn-tp-lg"> <h2 class="mrgn-bttm-md">Photo gallery</h2> <ul class="list-inline lst-spcd"> <li> <a href="/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-RECN/STAGING/images-images/lived-experiences-indigenouswintermarketcraftsmanshipbringingpeopletogether-figure-1_1729537651197_eng.jpg" title="A rapper performing on stage while a DJ plays in the background." data-title="image_1_b"> <img src="/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-RECN/STAGING/images-images/lived-experiences-indigenouswintermarketcraftsmanshipbringingpeopletogether-figure-1-thumbnail_1729537669666_eng.jpg" alt="A rapper performing on stage while a DJ plays in the background."></a> </li> <li> <a href="/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-RECN/STAGING/images-images/lived-experiences-indigenouswintermarketcraftsmanshipbringingpeopletogether-figure-2_1729538871783_eng.jpg" title="A woman teaching a group of visitors on beading techniques." data-title="image_2_b"> <img src="/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-RECN/STAGING/images-images/lived-experiences-indigenouswintermarketcraftsmanshipbringingpeopletogether-figure-2-thumbnail_1729537982248_eng.jpg" alt="A woman teaching a group of visitors on beading techniques."></a> </li> <li> <a href="/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-RECN/STAGING/images-images/lived-experiences-indigenouswintermarketcraftsmanshipbringingpeopletogether-figure-3_1729538011368_eng.jpg" title="Wide shot of the hall during a performance of traditional songs." data-title="image_3_b"> <img src="/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-RECN/STAGING/images-images/lived-experiences-indigenouswintermarketcraftsmanshipbringingpeopletogether-figure-3-thumbnail_1729538038348_eng.jpg" alt="Wide shot of the hall during a performance of traditional songs."></a> </li> <li> <a href="/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-RECN/STAGING/images-images/lived-experiences-indigenouswintermarketcraftsmanshipbringingpeopletogether-figure-4_1729538160696_eng.jpg" title="A metal singer, joined by his band, performing under the outdoor tent. " data-title="image_4_b"> <img src="/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-RECN/STAGING/images-images/lived-experiences-indigenouswintermarketcraftsmanshipbringingpeopletogether-figure-4-thumbnail_1729538244759_eng.jpg" alt="A metal singer, joined by his band, performing under the outdoor tent. "></a> </li> <li> <a href="/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-RECN/STAGING/images-images/lived-experiences-indigenouswintermarketcraftsmanshipbringingpeopletogether-figure-5_1729538287600_eng.jpg" title="Several colourful beaded earrings and effigies." data-title="image_5_b"> <img src="/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-RECN/STAGING/images-images/lived-experiences-indigenouswintermarketcraftsmanshipbringingpeopletogether-figure-5-thumbnail_1729538320823_eng.jpg" alt="Several colourful beaded earrings and effigies."></a> </li> <li> <a href="/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-RECN/STAGING/images-images/lived-experiences-indigenouswintermarketcraftsmanshipbringingpeopletogether-figure-6_1729538350333_eng.jpg" title="A set of 8 pyrographed Christmas ornaments." data-title="image_6_b"> <img src="/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-RECN/STAGING/images-images/lived-experiences-indigenouswintermarketcraftsmanshipbringingpeopletogether-figure-6-thumbnail_1729538371343_eng.jpg" alt="A set of 8 pyrographed Christmas ornaments."></a> </li> <li> <a href="/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-RECN/STAGING/images-images/lived-experiences-indigenouswintermarketcraftsmanshipbringingpeopletogether-figure-7_1729538393720_eng.jpg" title="A visiting couple admiring handmade jewelry. " data-title="image_7_b"> <img src="/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-RECN/STAGING/images-images/lived-experiences-indigenouswintermarketcraftsmanshipbringingpeopletogether-figure-7-thumbnail_1729538423935_eng.jpg" alt="A visiting couple admiring handmade jewelry. "></a> </li> <li> <a href="/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-RECN/STAGING/images-images/lived-experiences-indigenouswintermarketcraftsmanshipbringingpeopletogether-figure-8_1729538445875_eng.jpg" title="A duo of traditional Indigenous singer and dancer performing a musical show." data-title="image_8_b"> <img src="/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-RECN/STAGING/images-images/lived-experiences-indigenouswintermarketcraftsmanshipbringingpeopletogether-figure-8-thumbnail_1729538476253_eng.jpg" alt="A duo of traditional Indigenous singer and dancer performing a musical show."></a> </li> <li> <a href="/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-RECN/STAGING/images-images/lived-experiences-indigenouswintermarketcraftsmanshipbringingpeopletogether-figure-9_1729538496844_eng.jpg" title="A craftswoman chatting with visitors behind her kiosk." data-title="image_9_b"> <img src="/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-RECN/STAGING/images-images/lived-experiences-indigenouswintermarketcraftsmanshipbringingpeopletogether-figure-9-thumbnail_1729538533168_eng.jpg" alt="A craftswoman chatting with visitors behind her kiosk."></a> </li> </ul> <div class="wb-invisible"> <p id="image_1_b"><small>Will E. Skandalz and DJ Digital Fire Obzidion performing their rap in the outdoor tent.</small></p> <p id="image_2_b"><small>The beading activity attracted many curious onlookers who left smiling with their earrings.</small></p> <p id="image_3_b"><small>Over 4,200 visitors came to meet the artists and craftspeople.</small></p> <p id="image_4_b"><small>Leash Aggression performing their metal act under an outdoor tent.</small></p> <p id="image_5_b"><small>Beadwork featured at the Indigenous Winter Market.</small></p> <p id="image_6_b"><small>At the pyrography workshop, participants crafted Christmas tree ornaments.</small></p> <p id="image_7_b"><small>Event organizers were thrilled by the visitors' curiosity and interest.</small></p> <p id="image_8_b"><small>Traditional songs and dances were showcased during the 2 day event.</small></p> <p id="image_9_b"><small>Matsheshu Creations engaging with visitors.</small></p> </div> </section> <section> <h2>Related links</h2> <ul> <li><a rel="external" href="https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1330016561558/1594122175203">Strategic Partnerships Initiative</a></li> <li><a rel="external" href="https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1678464562087/1678464615212">Reconciliation in Kanesatake through Indigenous tourism</a></li> </ul> </section>  <div class="row row-no-gutters mrgn-tp-xl"> <div class="col-sm-7 col-lg-6"> <section class="gc-pg-hlpfl provisional"> <div class="well mrgn-bttm-0"> <form id="gc-pg-hlpfl-frm" action="#" method="post" autocomplete="off"> <input type="hidden" name="institutionopt" value="Institution acronym - required - must use same value EN and FR"> <input type="hidden" name="themeopt" value="Indigenous peoples"> <input type="hidden" name="language" value="Language - required - use EN or FR"> <input type="hidden" name="pageTitle" value="Page title EN - required"> <input type="hidden" name="submissionPage" value="Page URL - required"> <input type="hidden" name="sectionopt" value=""> <input type="hidden" id="helpful" name="helpful" value="Yes"> <div class="gc-pg-hlpfl-btn"> <div class="row row-no-gutters"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-7 mrgn-tp-sm"> <h2 class="mrgn-tp-sm h5">Did you find what you were looking for?</h2> </div> <div class="col-xs-8 col-sm-5 text-right"> <button id="btnyes" type="submit" value="Yes" class="btn btn-primary">Yes</button> <button id="btnno" type="button" class="btn btn-primary mrgn-lft-sm nojs-hide">No</button> </div> </div> </div> <p class="h3 hidden nojs-show">If not, tell us why:</p> <div class="gc-pg-hlpfl-no nojs-show"> <fieldset> <legend class="h4 mrgn-tp-0 mrgn-bttm-md">What was wrong?</legend> <div class="radio"> <label for="problem1"> <input name="problem" id="problem1" type="radio" value="I can't find the information" data-gc-analytics-wtph-value="I can't find the information-Je ne peux pas trouver l'information" data-gc-analytics-collect="notPrivate"> I can't <strong>find</strong> the information </label> </div> <div class="radio"> <label for="problem2"> <input name="problem" id="problem2" type="radio" value="The information is hard to understand" data-gc-analytics-wtph-value="The information is hard to understand-L'information est difficile 脿 comprendre" data-gc-analytics-collect="notPrivate"> The information is hard to <strong>understand</strong> </label> </div> <div class="radio"> <label for="problem3"> <input name="problem" id="problem3" type="radio" value="There was an error / something didn't work" data-gc-analytics-wtph-value="There was an error or something didn't work-Il y avait une erreur ou quelque chose ne fonctionnait pas" data-gc-analytics-collect="notPrivate"> There was an error or something <strong>didn't work</strong> </label> </div> <div class="radio"> <label for="problem4"> <input name="problem" id="problem4" type="radio" value="Other reason" data-gc-analytics-wtph-value="Other reason-Autre raison" data-gc-analytics-collect="notPrivate"> Other reason </label> </div> </fieldset> <label for="problem6" class="mrgn-bttm-0">Please provide more details</label> <p class="small"> <strong>You will not receive a reply. 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