This small Catholic church in the community of Mingan (also known by its Innu name, Ekuanitshit) contains a striking mix of Catholicism and indigenous culture: a tipi form enshrines the crucifix, the pulpit is made of antlers, and tasseled cloth covers the altar, showing hunting scenes.
Église Saint-Georges de Mingan
Québec
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