Cultural Week 2026 runs from Monday, January 26 to Saturday, January 31, with daily activities focused on Naskapi culture, traditional skills, and community time together. Most activities take place at the Cultural Site, with lunch provided each day.
Below is the full schedule, listed clearly by day so you can plan ahead.
Monday; January 26
Lunch at the Site
- Elders’ storytelling
- Setting up the tent
- Sewing at the Cultural Site; 11:00am to 4:00pm
- Baby moccasins with Stella
- Naskapi hats with Norma
- Inuit mittens with Jessica
Tuesday; January 27
Lunch at the Site
- Cleaning and cooking caribou heads
- Sewing at the Cultural Site; 11:00am to 4:00pm
- Baby moccasins with Stella
- Naskapi hats with Norma
- Inuit mittens with Jessica
- Earring making with Shirley; 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Wednesday; January 28
Lunch at the Site
- NRF activities
- Cleaning and cooking caribou heads
- Sewing at the Cultural Site; 11:00am to 4:00pm
- Baby moccasins with Stella
- Naskapi hats with Norma
- Inuit mittens with Jessica
- Earring making with Shirley; 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Thursday; January 29
Lunch at the Site
- DPW activities
- Stretching and smoking caribou hide
- Sewing at the Cultural Site; 11:00am to 4:00pm
- Baby moccasins with Stella
- Naskapi hats with Norma
- Inuit mittens with Jessica
- Earring making with Shirley; 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Friday; January 30
Lunch at the Site
- Family sliding by the Women’s Shelter
- Stretching and smoking caribou hide
- Sewing at the Cultural Site; 11:00am to 4:00pm
- Baby moccasins with Stella
- Naskapi hats with Norma
- Inuit mittens with Jessica
- Earring making with Shirley; 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Saturday; January 31
Lunch at the Site
- Sewing at the Cultural Site
- Baby moccasins with Stella; 11:00am to 4:00pm
- Naskapi hats with Norma
- Inuit mittens with Jessica; 1:00pm to 3:00pm
- Outdoor Decorating Contest
- Happy Naskapi Day
- Hosted by the Organizing Committee
Cultural Week is an opportunity to learn, share skills, and spend time together across generations. Everyone is encouraged to take part in the activities that interest them and drop in throughout the week.
We look forward to seeing you there.