How we got there ...
Joe Lor
For some, it might seem to be a long way to drive for a cultural
learning adventure.
But every kilometer from Ottawa to James Bay on the paved road from Ottawa to James
Bay is a visual treat and part of that cultural experience. When we arrived at Chisasibi to learn a little about Cree culture,
we were greeted by perhaps the friendliest and most humorous people we have ever known.
It's simple to get to Chisasibi. The northern most paved highway (109) in Eastern Canada
leads directly from Montreal or Ottawa right to the James Bay region and straight to the
heart of Chisasibi.
When we inquired about coming to Chisasibi, we were assisted by a representative of the
Mandow Agency who helped us plan our stay. Our choices were to stay in the modern motel or
we could have experienced more traditional accommodations. We chose the motel.
We also chose to take a 10 hour day freighter canoe trip on James Bay and eat a
traditional Cree meal on one of the islands there. This gave us an opportunity to
take pictures of the islands and wildlife, ask questions about Cree culture, and see the
stark James Bay geography carved out by the Ice Ages of the past.
Our trip to the James Bay was an unforgettable cultural experience. One of the
hallmarks of my travel experience.
Here is my day diary of our trip and images from our cultural experience.
Joe's Travel Diary
Paulette's Travel Diary
Questions and Answers
Chisasibi Destination Wedding
Jeff Martin and Charlie Dowdell
Visit to Chisasibi (2003)
Driving to Chisasibi in the Winter
Build an
Authentic Cree Teepee CD
Cree
Traditions
Chisasibi Map and Info
On the James Bay Road
Northern Lights at Chisasibi
Sunrise and Sunset
Some Chisasibi Scenes
Chisasibi Winter
Friends
and Links
Picture Slide Shows
Portrait Views
Landscape Views
Sharing Our Culture
Cree Storytelling
Cree Words and Meanings
We - Joe Lor is a
marketing consultant who lives in Brockville, Ontario Canada. Paulette Marsollier
is a real estate agent who lives in Calgary, Alberta Canada.
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Beesum Communications Inc. Cultural
Tourism
"Visits by persons from outside the host community motivated wholly or in part
by interest in the historical, artistic, scientific or lifestyle / heritage offerings of a
community, region, group or institution". - Canadian Tourism
Commission
For persons who are deeply interested in exploring the
lifestyle/heritage of people who have an oral history of perhaps 10,000 years.
It is well worth a visit to the Crees of Chisasibi.
j.s. lor - July 2000
Distances Montreal to Chisasibi - 1513 kilometers
Ottawa to
Chisasibi - 1385 kilometers
" Driving ~~~
looking at miles upon miles of ancient rock, lakes, rivers and
trees.
Breathing ~~~
clean fresh Canadian Arctic air
cleanses and rests one's soul
and awakens my anticipation for the future! "
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Background Native Music -
"Spirit of the Wolf"
The wolf has a powerfully
foreboding spirit and
this song is dedicated to that spirit.
A spirit with much great inner strength and wisdom.
from Wind
Walker Music
Chisasibi
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P.O. Box 720
Chisasibi, Quebec
Canada J0M 1E0
Telephone: (819) 855-3373
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