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Métis
The Métis people have lived in the Plamondon area since about 1850. They owned land surrounding Lac La Biche Lake and were instrumental in the survival of the Pioneers in first few years in the area. They taught the pioneers how to trap, hunt and prepare for the cold winters.
Joseph Ladouceur’s genealogy (1810) is featured in our display. One of the genealogy binders contains rare portrait photos of the Métis from the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.
Trapping
With the help of the Metis people the pioneers were taught how to trap, hunt and to prepare for the cold winter. It became a way of life with the furs bringing in cash which was used for necessary supplies. The trapping display depicts trapping from the early 1900’s to the present day.
Music
Musical talent was strong in many of our pioneer families. Their talent was innate and mostly self taught. Music was present whenever families and friends gathered.
In addition to historical instruments, we display recordings done by local artists over the years starting in the 1950’s on a 45 rpm record to the latest recording done on a CD in 2022.
Church
The Catholic Church was an essential part of daily living for the Pioneers and one of their early priorities was to build a church, which was accomplished in 1915. This early church (Chapelle) still stands today behind the new church that was built in 1928.
The sacristy cupboard in our museum was built inside the sacristy of the church. We know that because all the doors going into the sacristy are 32 inches wide and the cupboard is 36 inches wide! The cupboard was used to store items and linens used during the different seasons of the church liturgical year.
