Mokotakan facts for kids
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| Location | Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc, Quebec, Canada |
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| Type | open-air museum |
Mokotakan is a special kind of museum located in Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc, Quebec, Canada. It's an open-air museum, which means you can explore buildings and displays outside, just like a village. This museum helps visitors learn about the history and cultures of the Indigenous peoples who have lived in Quebec for over 5,000 years.
The museum shows the stories of eleven different Indigenous nations from Quebec. These are the Abenakis, Algonquins, Atikamekws, Cree, Wendat, Innu (Montagnais), Inuit, Maliseet, Micmac, Mohawk, and Naskapis. The village at Mokotakan was built using designs from different buildings used by these nations.
What is Mokotakan?
The main goal of Mokotakan is to share and teach about the cultures of Indigenous peoples, especially the eleven nations of Quebec. When you visit, a guide will take you on a tour. You will learn about how these peoples lived, their traditions, their history, and their spiritual beliefs. It's a great way to understand their way of life.
The name Mōkotākan comes from the Atikamekw language. It means "crooked knife." This type of knife was a very important tool for all eleven of these Indigenous nations in Quebec.
Museum Connections
Mokotakan works with several important groups. It is connected to the CMA, which helps museums across Canada. It also works with the CHIN and the Virtual Museum of Canada. These connections help the museum share its knowledge and reach more people.
Images for kids
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A scene from the Mokotakan village, showing traditional structures.
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Another view of the Mokotakan village, highlighting its outdoor setting.
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A closer look at a part of the Mokotakan village.
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A general view of the Mokotakan village, showing its layout.
See also
- Aboriginal peoples in Quebec
- First Nations
