Basketry with Stephen Jerome

Named a Grand Master of Living Traditions in 2020 by the Quebec Council for Living Heritage,

Stephen Jerome continues the basket-weaving tradition passed down from father to son over many generations. Stephen Jerome is a unique professional artisan from Gesgapegiag who masters the entire basket-making process. From choosing the right tree along the Cascapedia River to creating supple splints and weaving baskets, his techniques are many.

A proud representative of the Mi’kmaq Nation, he takes great pleasure in passing on his art to members of his community and anyone interested in traditional basket weaving. Come meet him at the festival’s outdoor site and discover his ancestral know-how.