More than ever, the museum creates an original cultural and tourist experience in Centre-du-Québec.
Since 2011 the sustained efforts of our dynamic team to preserve and promote the heritage of the Abenakis Aboriginal Nation have been recognized within the tourism, cultural and economic sectors.
Awards and distinctions earned by the Musée des Abénakis since 2011 :
Canadian Museums Association
Excellence Award in the Research Category
The Musée des Abénakis managed to surpass the current standards of museum practice as it promotes understanding and acquisition of new knowledge through its archaeological project Odanak Fort: the past revisited.
2015 Quebec Aboriginal Tourism Award
Cultural Centre/Interpretation Site/Museum Award
This award recognizes the Museum that stand out by offering a tourist experience and exceptional quality visitors and puts forward the influence of Aboriginal culture in all its forms.
Société des musées du Québec
Excellence Award
This award was given to the Museum for the media , economic and social impact of a project that has managed to create links and meaning for an entire community , Fort Odanak : the past revisited
Canadian Tourism Awards
National Aboriginal Cultural Tourism Award
This award recognizes the Musée des Abénakis for its commitment to customer satisfaction through authentic products and innovative cultural offerings. Over the last 50 years, it stimulated economic activity in the tourism sector and promoted Aboriginal culture in all its forms.
GalArt
Heritage Category
GalArt
Médiat-Muse Award
Galart
Finalist in category Heritage, Conservation section
Joseph-Simard Award
Category Tourism, Recreation and Culture, 27th edition Economic Merit Gala from Bas-Richelieu
François-Marquis Trophy
Regional Grand Prize, Société Saint-Jean-Baptiste du Centre-du-Québec
Recipient, Services enterprise
J’affiche en français, Société Saint-Jean-Baptiste du Centre-du-Québec
GalArt
Cultural Tourism Award
Recognition Gala, Culture Centre-du-Québec
Special mention, Category Renewal of Tourism Initiative