Visit to Wendake
Their Excellencies attended a traditional singing performance given by students from the Ts8taïe elementary school.
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For over 50 years, GV Snowshoes has maintained a tradition of excellence in the production and servicing of snowshoe products.
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During the tour, His Excellency was invited to take part in the making of an aluminum snowshoe.
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Their Excellencies were explained the different steps in the process of traditional and modern snowshoe making.
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Marcel Godbout, Cultural Agent, shows Their Excellencies different traditional musical instruments.
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The students showcased different traditional fish hooks.
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A student from the Center showed Their Excellencies an ancestral weaving technique.
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Their Excellencies had the opportunity to talk with students and teachers about the importance of the CDFM for Quebec First Nations and for the preservation of traditional skills.
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Their Excellencies visited the Centre de développement de la formation et de la main d’oeuvre huron-wendat (CDFM). During their visit, a few students attested to their experience at the CDFM.
Wed, 03/25/2015 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2015-0090-009
His Excellency presented a Bronze-level Governor General’s Academic Medal to Shania Gasse who graduated with the highest average from a secondary-level institution in 2014.
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"We are delighted to visit the home of the Huron-Wendat Nation," said the Governor General. "This is such a dynamic community, and already I have been impressed by what I’ve seen here in Wendake."
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During the visit to the Health Centre, the Grand Chief and Chief Gros-Louis presented the Projet Tortue to Their Excellencies.
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Their Excellencies met with health professionals at the Marie-Paule Sioui-Vincent Health Centre.
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Their Excellencies were welcomed by Konrad Sioui, Grand Chief and the Family Chiefs of the Huron-Wendat Nation during their visit to Wendake.
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Their Excellencies visited the business premises of GV Snowshoes.
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