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Indigenous Tipi Storytelling
Theatre Wakefield and Fairbairn House Heritage Centre are proud to present our first Indigenous Tipi Storytelling event May 16 and 17 at Fairbairn! We’re following in the footsteps of Nathalie Coutou — owner of Khewa — whose Wakefield Harvest Festival from 2002-2010 featured a similar theme, one we’re proud to take forward! Over two days, four Indigenous artists will share powerful and engaging stories within intimate tipi settings, creating a unique and immersive cultural experience. Each day features two storytellers, with audiences rotating between tipis to hear both voices, and enjoying a short break with tea served outdoors.
Stories will be shared in English on the first day, and in French, English, and Inuktitut on the second. Rooted in Oral Traditions, these narratives carry history, humour, poetry, teachings, and lived experience, often layered, non-linear, and open to personal interpretation.
With seating limited to just 50 people per show, this event offers a rare opportunity for close connection with the storytellers and their teachings. Audiences are invited to sit in a circle on the ground and are encouraged to bring pillows for comfort. Join us for a meaningful and memorable celebration of Indigenous storytelling.
16 MAY 2026
14 h
Date
Sat 16 May-Sun 17 May 26
Price
0.00 $ - 10.00 $*
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Fairbairn House Heritage Centre
45 Chemin de Wakefield Heights
Wakefield J0X 3G0
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Fairbairn House Heritage Centre
One of Wakefield’s oldest dwellings, Fairbairn House was the home of Scottish settler William Fairbairn and his wife, Jean Wanless.
The house, built by William in the 1860s, now sits proudly on the east bank of the Gatineau River, a short walk from the centre of Wakefield village and not far from William Fairbairn’s original farm location.
The house has an adventure-filled past, having been relocated twice. Threatened with demolition in 1993 to make way for a road approach to the new bridge over the Gatineau River, it was moved across Route 105 from its farm location by Andy Tommy.
In 2005, about to be torn down to provide space for condo housing, the house was rescued again with the assistance of the Municipality of La Pêche.
On September 1, 2012, following the tireless efforts of a dedicated team of volunteers led by Michael Cooper,the new Fairbairn House Heritage Centre first opened its doors to visitors.
With exhibits, programmes and an ongoing roster of special events, Fairbairn House has a renewed purpose, focussing on our unique history and enhancing the area’s potential as a recreo-touristic destination.
45 Chemin de Wakefield Heights
Wakefield J0X 3G0
