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| Heritage Week 2013 | |
| Event Title | Presentation: Ancient Native Portage Trails Project |
| Group / School | Freinds of Beaubears Island, Ile Beaubears Island Interpretive Centre |
| City or village | Miramichi |
| Contact Person | Wendy Comeau |
| Telephone | (506) 622-8526 |
| Web site | http://www.BeaubearsIsland.ca |
| [email protected] | |
| Event Location | Nelson Rural School |
| Public Invited | Yes |
| Event Date | February 13, 2013 - 19:00 |
| Description | This presentation will provide a historical & geographical understanding of the project to restore six (6) ancient native portage trails in New Brunswick. The New Brunswick waterways & landscape make it clear why the canoe propelled by either or both the pole and the paddle, was the quintessential instrument of travel in New Brunswick. The transformation of birchbark to the simplistic and beautiful birchbark canoe was fundamental to travel through the skilled adaptability of native peoples. You will witness some of the breath of the work to date, since the commencement of the project in, as well as future work required and an expanded future vision. Some direction will be provided to assist you with directions to consider utilizing a portage trial for a terrific outdoor experience. The presentation aims to inform and motivate; motivate you to re-create a living history, motivate you to walk portage and/or paddle, motivate you to� Walk a mile in my wet shoes. FREE PUBLIC PRESENTATION |
