Quill Work on Birch Bark – Experience Lennox Island
Quill work is an ancient artwork that inspired the Mi’kmaq, or the porcupine people, to create such beautiful pieces of art that are now kept in museums all over the world for their beauty and timeless creativity. In this experience you will be able to work with a skilled artisan and create your own decorative birch bark circle to take home with you while learning about the rich and beautiful history of the Mi’kmaq on PEI.
This art form has been passed down from generation to generation and now it is your time to learn this amazing skill.
What Visitors Can Expect
When you visit, depending on the time of year and type of experience you are looking for, you can hear about our language, learn about our drumming and song, see our dances, and listen to the stories of long, long ago. You can also examine our artifacts, feast on our traditional foods, explore our amazing trails and beaches, use your hands to make crafts and drums, or buy a unique and beautiful souvenir for the craft shop. Depending on the time of year, you can also take part in traditional ceremonies and come to our annual gatherings where we share our knowledge, traditions and customs.