SCHOOL PROGRAM
The Huron-Wendat Museum offers activities and pedagogical workshops adapted to all age groups from pre-school to secondary. All the activities include a tour of the Museum and emphasize creativity and exploration of cultural diversity. The activities are in line with the objectives of the education program of the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec.
PEDAGOGICAL ACTIVITIES FOR PRE-SCHOOL AND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Pre-school and first cycle of primary
Discovering Wendat Culture proposes an introduction to dance, craftwork and traditional objects.
3rd year of primary
Exploring the Museum introduces students to Iroquoian artefacts dating from the 1500s.
4th year of primary
Barter features Iroquoians and Algonquians involved in an exchange of goods.
3rd cycle of primary
the Museum proposes an introduction to the traditional game jeu du bol and an invitation to taste cedar tea. A Visit in 1820 allows students to play the roles of period characters visiting Grand Chief Tsawenhohi.
PEDAGOGICAL ACTIVITIES FOR SECONDARY
For all levels of secondary
The Discovery package tour includes a visit to the Huron-Wendat Museum and Old Wendake (Tsawenhohi House, Notre-Dame-de-Lorette Church, Kabir Kouba waterfall and the Mural of the Wendat People). A heritage tour has been created so that visitors may discover the oldest houses of Wendake and the history of the Wendat.
4th year of secondary
Barter features Iroquoians and Algonquians involved in an exchange of goods.
For more information about the school program, including prices and conditions, or to make a reservation, please contact Annick Tremblay at (418) 847-2260 or at annick.tremblay@museehuronwendat.ca.