Partners
At the Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations, we are proud to introduce our circle of partners, guardians of age-old traditions and artisans of inspiring innovations. These creators from diverse nations—Wendat, Mi’gmaq, Wolastoqiyik, Innu, Anishnaabeg, and many others—share our vision of promoting the excellence of Indigenous know-how.
From gastronomy to crafts, each partner embodies the harmony between ancestral heritage and modern expression that defines our philosophy. We invite you to discover their products during your stay or in our boutique, and thus participate in the economic and cultural vitality of today’s First Nations.
OUSHATA’, ARTISANAL SMOKEHOUSE – COMPANY WITH WENDAT AND NORTH SHORE ROOTS, BY MARIE-CLAUDE SIOUI AND GUY BLOUIN
Unique products that awaken your taste buds with inherited and modern flavors offering a culinary experience at the heart of heritage.
SIGEWIGUS GESPEG, MAPLE SYRUP PRODUCER – BY FRÉDÉRICK HUET, CLAUDIE CARIGNAN, FRÉDÉRIC BASQUE, ÉGIDE CÔTÉ AND DAVE CÔTÉ
The project aims to revive the ancestral traditions of maple syrup production. The Mi’kmaq Nation of Gespeg has been producing and consuming maple syrup for thousands of years and knows its virtues well.
ÉPICES DU GUERRIER, PLANTS, HERBS AND SPICES FROM QUEBEC’S INDIGENOUS TERROIR – BY DANIEL PICARD AND PATRICE DION
Drawing from ancestral knowledge passed down through generations, elders from several communities have contributed to the creation of many contemporary recipes for their spice blends. These highlight plants and herbs formerly used primarily for medicinal purposes, now transformed into combinations bursting with flavor.
KAHNAWAKE BREWING CO
Kahnawake Brewing Company, the first Indigenous-owned microbrewery on First Nations territory in Canada. A product blending quality, creativity, and authenticity.
WIGWAM, INDIGENOUS SEASONINGS BY CHEF MAXIME LIZOTTE (FROM THE WOLASTOQIYIK WAHSIPEKUK FIRST NATION)
Inspired by Quebec’s territory and its history, from First Nations to today, the product line from Indigenous-Québécois chef Maxime Lizotte invites you to discovery and deliciousness.
THE WILD BASKET, Première Nation Timiskaming, une communauté algonquine Anishinaabe
The Wild Basket project strives to connect our traditional knowledge of our ancestors to the next generation by harvesting from the land and selling locally.
SALAWEG, SEAWEED PRODUCTS – DEVELOPED BY AGHAMM (MI’GMAQ AND MALISEET ABORIGINAL FISHERIES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION) AND ITS THREE MEMBER COMMUNITIES (THE MI’GMAQS OF GESGAPEGIAG, THE MI’GMAQS OF GESPEG AND THE MALISEET OF VIGER)
SALAWEG transforms cultivated seaweed from Gaspésie. Located in Gesgapegiag, the company reinvests its profits to support the Mi’gmaq Nations of Gespeg and Gesgapegiag, as well as the Maliseet First Nation of Viger in the sustainable management of their marine resources.
WABANAKI MAPLE – 100% Indigenous female-owned business and located on Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation)
Wabanaki Maple is proud to introduce you to this tradition that’s shared by many Peoples of the Wabanaki Confederacy; Wolastoqiyik, Mi’kmaq, Penobscot, Abenaki, and Passamaquoddy.
Today, we have created a twist on a traditional culture with our signature line of Barrel Aged Maple Syrup products of bourbon, whiskey and toasted oak. Harvested, boiled, and refined with techniques dating back generations, our barrel-aged maple syrup is a taste of our land’s cultural fabric.
MIHKU, CHOCOLATES AND DELICACIES – CHOCOLATIER MARIANNE CHEVALIER FROM THE WOLASTOQIYIK WAHSIPEKUK NATION
Mihku offers a range of fine chocolates, chocolate bars, and several other delicacies inspired by local flavors of indigenous species, mainly from the boreal territory.
MINITIPI, TEXTILES WITH AUTHENTIC INDIGENOUS PATTERNS BY MÉLANIE BERNARD AND TRISHA PITURA
Mélanie Bernard and Trisha Pitura founded MINI TIPI in 2016 to address the lack of authentic Indigenous patterns in the textile industry. Their efforts have led them to become leaders in the diverse and inspiring representation of Canada’s Indigenous arts and cultures.
CÉRAMIQUES YA’TA’, BY JULIE-ANNE BELLEFLEUR
It is in the Appalachian Mountains of southern Quebec, in the Eastern Townships, that Julie-Anne’s creative universe is found. The generous nature that surrounds her and the biodiversity it contains are a great source of inspiration.
LA MAISON ANDICHA, BY DIANE ‘ANDICHA SONDAKWA’ PICARD (WENDAT)
Being one of the founders of the Wendake Women’s Drum Group, ANDICHA N’DE WENDAT enr. 2004, Diane Andicha is keeper of the Sacred Chief Drum and proudly walks her moccasins around the world with her group of Wendat women.
Inhabited by this burning desire to transmit all this rich ancestral wisdom bequeathed by the Elders, to teach and share their knowledge and know-how with love, Andicha created a second business, Maison Andicha. It promotes various teaching workshops, facilitation, conferences, talking circles, creative workshops, crafts, traditional wedding ceremonies, cultural activities, and other related activities.
TUKNUT, HANDMADE JEWELRY – BY LAURIE POLIQUIN (CREE NATION)
Laurie Poliquin carefully assembles each piece of jewelry in her TUKNUT collection in her workshop located in Gatineau. She likes working with stainless steel for its quality and durability, as well as with semi-precious stones, wood, and crystals for their beauty, colors, and originality.
BASTIEN, MOCCASIN MANUFACTURER – BY JASON PICARD (WENDAT)
Inspired by Maurice Bastien’s expertise and passion for making snowshoes and moccasins, Roland established a solid business, Bastien Industries, which manufactures products worthy of his heritage. His daughter, Ginette Bastien, later took over the organization and led it to new heights through international distribution while respecting traditional techniques. In 2022, Jason Picard-Binet took over the torch, bringing a touch of modernity.
https://bastienindustries.ca/pages/histoire
AKUA NATURE, WELLNESS PRODUCTS BY MÉLANIE PAUL (INNU)
Akua means to take care, with attention in the Ilnu language. Combining ancestral knowledge of First Nations and science, Akua nature products will allow you to take care of your body, your mind, and nature.
The mission of Akua nature is also to transmit and share our traditional knowledge to ensure the sustainability of our culture.
PAGAIES, BY LISE AND LARA, WENDAT MOTHER-DAUGHTER DUO
A project distinguished by its offering of hand-painted paddles inspired by First Nations culture. Their creations, stemming from a matriarchal tradition, are imbued with their rich cultural heritage and draw inspiration from ancestral know-how. The paddles are inspired by the era when they enabled travel by lakes and rivers to meet other nations. Each paddle is hand-painted and produced on demand and can be a decorative element or used on water according to the client’s request.
YAWINONH, BODY PRODUCTS BY ALEXANDRA PICARD-SIOUI (WENDAT)
Yawinonh, which means young woman in the Wendat language, wishes to offer various tools and services to support women, and people with a uterus, throughout their life cycle; from welcoming menstruation to menopause, including perinatal care.
We deeply believe in the wisdom of our ancestors, and it is this wisdom that inspires us to base our approach on all dimensions of the medicine wheel.
Flower N Crow par Marie Gros-Louis, Wendat et Innu
With Flower & Crow, Marie offers custom ribbon skirts, beaded jewelry, painted illustrations, and more. Her business reflects her dual Innu-Wendat identity and values contemporary Indigenous craftsmanship with local materials.