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Welcome to the Culture Camp!
Bear at Chichen Itza, Mayan land.
A rear view of the arrows and quiver. Notice the detailed leatherwork and craftmanship.
15 feet, 5 meters of snow this winter 2008.
The friendly giant: Mikhael, Gilles' seven foot tall son.
A diplay on a native archeological site.
A brother and elder: Raymond, from Wendake.
The Pacific Ocean: British Columbia's West Coast treasure.
A trophy salmon caught at the Montmorency Falls in Quebec City.
Now that's one satisfied customer!
On a guided fishing trip, only the client gets to relax. The guide is always trying to maximize the day's catch.
Singing and drumming with family and friends.
A hand carved raven mask from British Colombia.
Aim...and release. Instinctive archery shooting at its finest.
Saluting the four cardinal directions and grandfathers, an ancient cultural tradition.
A photo montage made by a photographer during National Aboriginal Day.
The Sugar Camp, host and partner of the Culture Camp.
How's this for a local landmark? Totem poles originate from the West Coast.
A typical artifacts set-up during one of our many demonstrations during the summer.
Public interest in First Nations issues and traditions is always growing.
A rest well deserved - from 20 meters below the surface of the ocean in Varadero, Cuba!
Confederation Day, a chance for people from all walks of life to celebrate.
The Bear teaches kids how to respect the sacred drum.
A real close Mayan crocodile!
A polar bear hand carved from quartz. It's origin: Iqaluit.
An interior view of the miniature longhouse: a great place to imagine yourself with friends and good food.
Maintenance of the site and lodge is a labor of love - and sweat.
Two of Gilles' favorite artifacts: the miniature teepee and a hand carved canoe.
The Bear and the Giant, one measuring six feet tall and the other seven feet.
Kids! Come learn how to behave when in a skunk's presence.
The ghost fish of Lake St-Joseph.
Welcome to Cuba!
Miniature Algonquin and Iroquois longhouses.
My life partner and best assistant.
The best shore lunch you'll ever have - prepared by The Bear!
Many more artifacts to be viewed at www.firstnationculture.com.
The bear in his cultural lodge!
The Bear's fishing camp, a great place to unwind and relax for a few weeks every summer.
A custom designed and built boat - brought to life by The Bear.
Arms around the Grandfather: Elder's Conference in Victoria, British Columbia.
Gilles and his Abenakis elder Jean Marc, from Coleraine.
A wedding ceremony performed by The Bear.
A speckled trout, one of the largest specimens caught by Gilles.
The wampum belt is a ceremonial tool containing many personal teachings.
Gilles' daughter Myriam.
Gilles and his friend 'Ron the Nomad'.
A chinook salmon caught by Gilles.
A trophy whitetail weighing in at over 280 Lbs.
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