Local Indigenous Cultural Tours
We are thrilled to announce that tours are now available for selection. All registered participants who purchased a Cultural Tour ticket or conference ticket with an included tour are eligible to make a selection. Registered delegates will receive an email to select their tour.
Complimentary Tour Options
Audio Tour of City
Morning
Explore Tiohtià:ke on your time and learn about the rich history of the area. This is a self guided walk that requires you to use your own cell phone and headphones to listen to the audio tour.
Beading Workshop with Annie Marquis
Morning
Beadwork has been a way of life across Turtle Island. Every nation has different styles to appreciate. Take this opportunity to make a beaded craft keepsake with a local artisan and enjoy a cross-cultural exchange.
Carving the History of Lacrosse
Morning
Join Travis Tionatakwén:te Gabriel, Kanehsatà:ke’s master lacrosse stick maker, for a live carving demonstration. Learn about the history and craftsmanship of traditional wooden lacrosse sticks, view vintage sticks from the 1800s to the 1970s, and engage in an interactive Q&A session with Travis, a self-taught artisan.
Corn Husk Dolls
Morning
Why doesn’t a corn husk doll have a face? Find out the story behind this ancient doll that has been a favourite in our culture. Enjoy working with white corn husks to make your very own doll to have as a souvenir of your time with us.
Earring Workshop with Deborah Ratt
Morning
Join Deborah as she guides you through a beading workshop. You will also receive a kit to take home and create a second piece in your own time.
Essential Oils 101 & Aromatherapy
Morning
Nature is our pharmacy! Come and learn at our very own Alternative Wholistic Wellness center Lotus and Sage. Learn about what plants you can use for bettering your own wellbeing. Make your own roll on with essential oils to take home with you. Find your Zen and enjoy a traditional meal.
Fishing on the Mighty St-Lawrence
Morning
Bundle up and get ready for a fun morning of ice fishing with one of our friendly local fishermen. There are warm huts and equipment provided. It is a family run business that brings the whole community together fishing all year round. Finish off the morning with a freshly prepared fish meal from another local fisherman.
History Buff Tour
Morning
Visit our local museum for an immersive morning of historical facts and important historical moments for our people. Take in the beauty and a moment of reflection with the 215-moccasin display that has been used as a teaching tool in truth and reconciliation. End the visit with a traditional meal.
Kanehsatà:ke Guided Tour
Morning
Join Kanehsatà:ke Tourism for a powerful cultural journey to Kanehsatà:ke Kanien’kehà:ka territory. Visit sacred sites, including the serene pine forest, a historic location deeply connected to the 1990 resistance—an event that shaped a defining moment in Mohawk history. Guided by Kanehsatakehró:non Wanda Gabriel, this exclusive tour offers an intimate experience of our culture, traditions, and resilience. Engage in storytelling, enjoy traditional foods, and participate in thought-provoking discussions. The tour also includes a meal and a visit to our local museum, with the opportunity to shop at an additional cost.
Maple Season
Morning
Enjoy the sweet gift of maple syrup at a local family run maple forest where you will learn about the history of maple syrup, tapping trees, the cultural significance and enjoy a ‘Sugar Shack’ maple breakfast at our local restaurant 207.
McCord Stewart Museum
Morning and Afternoon
The tour brings to light all the largely unrecognized knowledge of Indigenous peoples, the deep wounds they carry today, and their inspiring resilience. Objects from the Museum’s Indigenous Cultures collection and powerful and inspiring words from members of Québec’s 11 First Nations highlight a new and contemporary understanding of Indigenous realities.
Moccasin Joe Coffee Roasters
Morning
Sip hot, freshly roasted coffee and hear “The Moccasin Joe Story” as Walter David, the founder of Moccasin Joe and his children give a Coffee Roasting Demonstration & presentation about the origins of Moccasin Joe, their Indigenous values, and the philosophy of “Good Medicine” (Kanonhkwa’tserí:io). Each guest will receive a Complimentary Gift of 300g bag of One Spirit Coffee.
Paint Workshop
Morning
Join Tim Whiskeychan as he guides you through an art workshop.
Storytelling and Songs
Morning
Come and learn about our culture in one of our local longhouses. Feel that good medicine with stories and songs from an Elder in the community. Enjoy the cultural experience and then finish off with a traditional meal.
Wampum
Morning
Wampum has been used since the founding of the Haudenosaunee nation. Take this moment to listen to the stories of the different wampum belts from a local faith keeper and make your very own wampum bracelet.