Woodland Walkers

Régent Sioui
May 27, 2011
Wendake

"We've been guiding since 1534."

Régent Sioui, Wendat

Like their father and grandfather before them, Hughes and Régent Sioui have been guides for a long time. For these generations of men, it was the only way to return to their hunting grounds, to find peace and the taste of fresh trout, beaver and porcupine. It was a hard job, especially during the portages, but they wouldn't have traded it for anything in the world. Times have changed. Motorboats have replaced canoes, fishermen arrive by seaplane, guidance is slowly disappearing, but pride remains. "We are the ones who built this country," says Régent Sioui with conviction.