Media invitation - Inauguration of a new immersive Indigenous experience in the region Français
The official inauguration will take place on Friday, August 8 at 10 a.m., in the presence of Céline Cassivi, Chief of the Micmac Nation of Gespeg, Hugues Michaud, Executive Director, Quebec-Nunavut, from Parks Canada, and other key partners.
Event details:
What: Official inauguration and tour of Um'tgi Wapg – Terre de l'aube – Land of the Dawn, an accommodation site offering a unique Indigenous experience to introduce visitors to Mi'gmaq culture.
When: Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10 a.m. (45-minute press conference followed by cultural activities)
Where: North Area, near Cap-Bon-Ami in Forillon National Park (opposite Cap-Bon-Ami Campground). Um'tgi Wapg is located about 45 minutes from Gaspé.
Who:
Céline Cassivi, Chief of the Micmac Nation of Gespeg,
Hugues Michaud, Executive Director, Quebec-Nunavut, Parks Canada
* Please note that there is no cellular network in the Cap-Bon-Ami area, including the Um'tgi Wapg site.
This project is in line with the Rights and Reconciliation Agreement with respect to Forillon National Park, particularly with regard to the preservation and presentation of Indigenous cultural heritage.
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