2024 Celebrating Canada's Historic Crossing Place
Celebrating Canada’s Historic Crossing Place
June 15 - 16, 2024
Ever since people have lived in the Maritimes, Wuk’taa’mook (Cape Jourimain) has been the preferred place for traveling between the mainland and Epegoit (Prince Edward Island). Except for the last few hundred years, people made this crossing using canoes.
Join us for a special two-day event to celebrate Cape Jourimain’s Mi’kmaq history. The event will include the unveiling of a traditionally carved birch bark canoe, constructed by renowned Mi’kmaq canoe builders Todd and Melissa Labrador.
Activities:
June 15 – 10:00am to 4:00pm
10:00am Introduction and event overview
10:15am Opening prayer and water song
10:30am Opening remarks by First Nation Chief and local dignitaries
11:30am Introduction of canoe builders Todd and Melissa Labrador. Honour song and smudging of birch bark canoe
12:00pm Lunch
1:30pm Presentation about canoe construction and etching
3:00pm Presentation about portage routes about Indigenous place names
4:00pm Closing prayer
June 16 – 5:30am to 12:00pm
5:30am Lighting of sacred fire and sunrise ceremony
6:15am Cafe open for breakfast
7:00am Plant walk with biologist Sean Blaney and Mi'kmaq Elder Cecelia Brooks
9:00am Presentation about canoe construction and etching
10:30am Presentation about Cape Jourimain's geological history with Geoheritage specialist John Calder
12:00pm Closing prayer
Note: There will be a Sacred Fire both days for anyone who wishes to make a personal prayer or tobacco offering (Tobacco supplied at fire.)
Please note, activities and times may change. Updates will be posted on our website and social media.
This will be the first in a series of annual events celebrating Cape Jourimain’s history as the Crossing Place. Keep an eye on our website and social media for updates on future events.
