CDEM Youth presented a unique workshop at the Festival du Voyageur

As part of the Festival du Voyageur, the Youth sector of CDEM presented the workshop La poo di bufloo! to students in grades 5 to 11 in the Maison du Bourgeois, at Fort Gibraltar on February 14, 18, 19, 20 and 21.

La poo di bufloo! is a unique, interactive and costumed workshop. The students overcame various challenges, answered quick questions, and simulated a babywear. In a playful and festive atmosphere, the students had fun and expanded their knowledge about travellers and entrepreneurship in 1815. They also learned words in Cree, Michif and French.

The Voyageur Canoe

The voyageur canoe is a true symbol of Canadian identity that has played a major role in the history of the fur trade. One of the most successful activities that CDEM Youth teams coordinated was the dressing of the canoe. The students painted a canoe designed specifically for the Festival du Voyageur and the result is brilliant.

 La poo di bufloo! workshop in figures

Number of schools: 21

Total number of students: 580

Free workshops in schools continue!

The CDEM Youth sector offers various workshops for students in francophone and French immersion schools, from kindergarten to post-secondary. Focused on financial literacy and entrepreneurship, these interactive activities and workshops are available at no cost. Would you like to host a CDEM workshop at your school? Sign up today!

Part of this project was made possible thanks to funding from Vice-Versa.