Dress created around 1964 for Marguerite Vincent Tehariolina, a folklorist who contributed to the history and culture of the Wendat people and author of the book La Nation Huronne. The dance troupe she founded, Kabir Kouba, was hired to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to Canada that same year. The greatly popular troupe toured the provinces and was even invited to Paris.

1964 - 1965

Kabir Kouba dance troupe

The Kabir Kouba dance troupe (also spelled Cabir Coubat), which means “the river of a thousand detours” in Wendat, was founded by Marguerite Vincent Tehariolina in the 1950s. At the time, it was the only authentic Huron-Wendat folk troupe in the country. Thanks to the research of its founder, choreographer and director, the troupe brought the nation’s traditional songs and dances to life. The troupe appeared many times on public television. Come and enjoy this rich collection prepared by the Musée Huron-Wendat in Wendake.

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Mrs. Jos.-Noël Picard Dress created around 1964 for Marguerite Vincent Tehariolina, a folklorist who contributed to the history and culture of the Wendat people and author of the book La Nation Huronne. The dance troupe she founded, Kabir Kouba, was hired to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to Canada that same year. The greatly popular troupe toured the provinces and was even invited to Paris.

Chronoscope Do you remember seeing a performance by this Wendake dance troupe? (unilingual French for a limited time)

Depicted period: 1964

Source: Musée Huron-Wendat Image used with the permission of the Musée huron-wendat. No reproduction without permission. - Date: 1965

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