{"id":25487,"date":"2025-04-23T11:09:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T15:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/museeabenakis.ca\/?p=9994"},"modified":"2025-04-23T11:09:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T15:09:52","slug":"a-year-filled-with-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/museeabenakis.ca\/en\/a-year-filled-with-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"A YEAR FILLED WITH CELEBRATION!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Odanak, April 16, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 With a beaming smile, Vicky Desfoss\u00e9s-B\u00e9gin, Director of the Mus\u00e9e des Ab\u00e9naki, closes out the 2024\u20132025 fiscal year. \u201cThis year has been exceptional on every level! We welcomed a high number of visitors, the Museum stood out as one of the best in the industry, and nearly 30 partners showed their support during the 10th edition of our fundraising event\u2026 What more could we ask for?\u201d she exclaimed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indeed, the Museum continues on an impressive trajectory. The unveiling of the new permanent exhibition, the modernization of the temporary exhibition hall, and the variety of educational and cultural activities have all greatly contributed to the past year\u2019s success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visitor numbers remained at record levels, with over 15,000 people welcomed. \u201cThe content we offer is relevant and our guides are well trained. A warm welcome is an important part of the experience we provide. We are committed to sharing knowledge as well as the values of the W8banaki Nation. The feedback we receive is very positive, and we are proud to play an active role in building bridges between First Nations and all cultures,\u201d emphasized Helen Watso, President of the Museum\u2019s Board of Directors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the appreciation of visitors, the Museum has also been recognized by its peers for its strong foundation and undeniable relevance in the cultural and tourism landscape. Winner of three awards out of five nominations\u00b9, the Museum shares these honors with the W8banakiak, who are actively involved in their institution. This sense of pride motivates the entire team to continue their mission with passion and determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To crown this exceptional year, the Museum ended on a high note with the 10th edition of its spring fundraising event, which brought together nearly 30 financial partners. Presented by Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec, the event also received support from businesses and organizations such as Dionne Schulze, Boralex, Asban, BMO, CARGO Architecture, and Invenergy, to name just a few. This edition\u2014the first in five years\u2014turned out to be the most successful to date, raising $47,000 to support the Museum\u2019s educational and cultural missions. Guests enjoyed a vibrant evening full of discoveries: tastings of culinary creations by Caf\u00e9 Masko, an auction of 18 artworks by 15 First Nations artists, and a performance by the internationally renowned musician and composer, Mali O\u2019Bomsawin. A precious opportunity to connect, exchange, and witness just how vibrant and valuable Abenaki culture truly is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re proud of how far we\u2019ve come\u2014and this is only the beginning! We invite everyone to follow our activities on Facebook and Instagram, and to subscribe to our newsletter through our website, museeabenakis.ca<\/strong>, so they don\u2019t miss a thing,\u201d concludes Vicky Desfoss\u00e9s-B\u00e9gin, already looking ahead to upcoming projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00b9 Awards received by the Abenaki Museum:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n