We spent most of today visiting the Huron Village of Wendake which is about a 20 minute drive north of Québec City. We took a guided tour through the historic village and learned about how the Huron Indians lived, ate and slept in the early days. During the drive, we could see the modern reservation and although there were some similarities with the Indian reservations in Alberta which I am used to seeing, the Wendake reservation is certainly a more wealthy people thanks to their artisanal products as well as their custom-made canoe business.
In this historical village, we saw some traditional clothing and dance as well as demonstrations of cooking, worship and sleeping arrangements. We enjoyed a wonderful authentic lunch in the village and we sampled: elk, deer, salmon, bannock and roasted sunflower seed soup. It was all delicious, including the thick white cake with maple sauce and mint-infused tea for desert.
Before lunch, we spent time shopping in the artisan boutique where there were great souvenirs to be found - all handmade by the Huron Indians in Wendake. Jewellry, leather, totems, statues, carvings, pottery and natural herbs and healers were among the highlights.
Malgré le temps pleuvieux, on s'est bien amusé à Wendake et on a beaucoup appris sur cette culture qui mélange les premiers citoyens du pays avec l'héritage francophone de la région. L'importance de la nature, des animaux et des croyances naturelles nous rappellent l'histoire du pays et de la province.
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