AAMS at Work in the Community: Port-Royal National Historic Site 2018 -- May 8, 2019

AAMS at the Port-Royal National Historic Site
​August 19, 2018

Robert McEwan, Bear River Mik'maq First Nations, standing at the big drum, ready to sing the gathering song. Seated at the big drum are Wayne Melanson and Danny Blinn, both Habitation Port Royal employees.

From left to right; Hélène Deveau, Ramona Blinn, Paul Tufts, Michael Deveau (AAMS Treasurer), Donna Comeau (former AAMS director), Jacklyn d'Entremont, Wayne Melanson.

AAMS Treasurer, Michael Deveau with long standing AAMS member Chesley d'Entremont.

The Honor Song. Among those featured are Wayne Melanson and Danny Blinn, Habitation employees, and Robert McEwan, Bear River Mik'maq First Nations.

Paul Tufts, AAMS past President at the display table.

On the left, Paul Tufts, AAMS Past President looking on as Wayne Melanson, (Interpretation Officer / Coordinator, Port-Royal National Historic Site Parks Canada / Government of Canada) introduces AAMS to park visitors.

The purification smudge performed prior to the AAMS ceremony.

Port-Royal National Historic Site visitors try their hand at the big drum.

AAMS President, Joseph Jacquard teaching drumming to children. Port-Royal fort in the background.