Cree museum wins Governor General’s History Award – CBC

Footprints exhibition traces walking traditions of Quebec Cree

Jan 24, 2019

A travelling exhibition celebrating the role of James Bay Cree walking traditions in Quebec won a 2018 Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Museums.

Footprints: A Walk Through Generations is a multimedia exhibition developed by the Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute (ACCI) in Oujé-Bougoumou. It was entirely curated by Cree.

“We are so excited about it,” said Sarah Pash, chief executive officer of ACCI. She said the exhibit is a good example of the centre’s priorities — Indigenous driven research, language and culture preservation.

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