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The collection of First Nations artifacts in the Notukeu Heritage Museum is one of the largest in western Canada. A virtual tour of this aspect of the museum provides a glimpse into the life of Henri Liboiron, who spent countless hours walking in local fields and digging to find an astonishing assortment of arrowheads, pottery and pipes. He then researched and documented the sites of his discoveries and established the museum in his home. It was the destination of many amateur and professional archaeologists, as well as school groups and tourists.
In 1994, the Notukeu Heritage Museum was moved from its original location to the Centre Culturel Royer in Ponteix.
Digital photographs of the artifacts are accompanied by a written description and linked to either original research material or a sound bite recorded by Mr. Liboiron’s descendants. Interviews were conducted with relatives of Mr. Liboiron to obtain the information necessary for providing an accurate depiction of his devotion to the collection.
Visitors will learn about some of the culture of the First Nations people who populated the area of Ponteix before the arrival of the pioneers. They will observe many authentic artifacts and learn about their uses. They will also gain an appreciation for the work of one man, without whom the museum would not exist. The exhibit is a tribute to Mr. Henri Liboiron, who passed away in 1996.
