# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Poetry Workshop with Elder Albert Dumont
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 03:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join Algonquin poet Albert Dumont on the picturesque grounds at Billings Estate for an intimate poetry workshop. Through readings and storytelling, the former Ottawa Poet Laureate will share insights into the inspirations for his works and his approach to composition. Participants will have the opportunity to craft a poem of their own with thoughtful guidance from Dumont. Light refreshments will be served. 

Date: June 27, 2026
Time: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Ages: 16 and up
Cost: $107.72 plus tax. Advance registration required.
https://tinyurl.com/4mhj8xb6
ottawa.ca/billingsestate

This workshop will be hosted outdoors (weather permitting). Admission to the museum is included and participants are encouraged to visit “Beyond the Brim: Tales Told Through the Hats We Wore”. Elder Albert Dumont’s hat is featured in this special exhibition, which showcases headwear alongside stories about the individuals who wore them, sharing their impact on Ottawa’s history and diverse cultural landscape. Dumont’s hat is a special piece that he wears when reciting his poetry at locations to which he has a strong emotional connection. It features porcupine quillwork and beading skillfully built for him by Algonquin women, highly respected by the Kitigan Zibi community.

Notes
- This workshop is delivered in English.
- Advance registration is required. Workshops with insufficient registration may be cancelled. If an alternative cannot be offered, a refund will be issued.
- Visit the Ottawa Hand in Hand web page for information on available financial supports to facilitate participation in recreation and culture programs: https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/creating-equal-inclusive-and-diverse-city/accessibility-city/community-supports-healthcare-recreation/financial-support-ottawa-hand-hand. 
- The workshop will take place outdoors under an open-sided tent. Please dress appropriately for the weather. In the event of inclement weather, the workshop may move indoors to a heritage space on the ground floor of the museum.
- “Beyond the Brim” is located on the second floor and is only accessible by stairs. A visual aid is available for those unable to visit the special exhibition. The primary exhibition can be explored on the first floor.
- If you have questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact the museum at 613-580-2088 or by email at museums@ottawa.ca. 

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Retrouvez le poète algonquin Albert Dumont dans le cadre pittoresque du domaine Billings pour un atelier de poésie intimiste. À travers des lectures et des récits, celui qui fut poète officiel d’Ottawa vous fera découvrir les sources d’inspiration de ses œuvres et son approche créatrice. Les participants à cet atelier auront la possibilité de rédiger leur propre poème sous les conseils attentionnés de M. Dumont.  Des rafraîchissements seront servis. *Cet atelier est animé en anglais. 

Date : Le 27 juin 2026
Heure : De 13 h 30 à 15 h 30
Âges : 16 ans et plus
Coût :  107,72 $ plus taxes. L’inscription préalable est obligatoire.
https://tinyurl.com/2fbr7y56
ottawa.ca/domainebillings

Cet atelier sera animé en plein air (si la météo s’y prête). L’entrée au musée est comprise et les participants sont invités à visiter l’exposition Plus qu’un chapeau : Les histoires des chapeaux que nous portons. Le chapeau de l’aîné Albert Dumont figure dans cette exposition spéciale, qui présente une collection de couvre-chefs assortis d’anecdotes sur les personnes les ayant portés et qui met en lumière leur influence sur l’histoire et le paysage culturel diversifié d’Ottawa. Le chapeau de M. Dumont est une pièce unique qu’il porte pour réciter ses poèmes dans des lieux auxquels il est profondément attaché. Il est orné de piquants de porc-épic et de perles habilement assemblés pour lui par des femmes algonquines, très respectées par la communauté de Kitigan Zibi. 

Remarques
- Cet atelier est animé en anglais.
- L’inscription préalable est obligatoire. Faute d’un nombre suffisant d’inscriptions, l’atelier pourrait être annulé. Si aucune activité de substitution n’est offerte, les droits d’inscription vous seront remboursés.
- Consultez la page Web Ottawa main dans la main pour obtenir de l’information sur l’aide financière offerte afin de faciliter la participation aux programmes récréatifs et culturels : https://ottawa.ca/fr/hotel-de-ville/creation-dune-ville-inclusive-et-diversifiee-qui-souscrit-au-principe-de-legalite-des-chances/accessibilite-la-ville/soutien-communautaire-et-loisirs/aide-financiere-main-dans-la-main.
- L’atelier se déroulera à l’extérieur, sous une tente ouverte. Pensez à vous vêtir de manière appropriée selon la température. En cas de mauvais temps, l’événement aura lieu dans un espace patrimonial au rez-de-chaussée du musée.
- L’exposition Plus qu’un chapeau est présentée au deuxième étage du musée et n’est accessible que par un escalier. Un support visuel sera proposé aux personnes qui ne peuvent pas s’y rendre. L’exposition principale peut être visitée au rez-de-chaussée.
- Si vous avez des questions ou des préoccupations concernant l’accessibilité, veuillez communiquer avec le musée, par téléphone au 613 580-2088 ou par courriel à l’adresse musees@ottawa.ca.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/poetry-workshop-with-elder-albert-dumont/200030185813042
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art, exhibitions, anime, food-drinks, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 184

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ottawa
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 2100 Cabot Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1H6K1
- **lat**: 45.38905
- **long**: -75.67293
- **full address**: 2100 Cabot Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1H6K1

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Poetry Workshop with Elder Albert Dumont being held?
  - **A:** Poetry Workshop with Elder Albert Dumont takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 03:30 pm at 2100 Cabot Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1H6K1.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Poetry Workshop with Elder Albert Dumont?
  - **A:** Poetry Workshop with Elder Albert Dumont is organized by Billings Estate National Historic Site.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Poetry Workshop with Elder Albert Dumont is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 180+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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