The idea of organizing a major fishing tournament in the James Bay territory was launched by Mr. Richard Laplante in 1999. A Chapais businessman, Mr. Laplante is the founding chairman of the James Bay Walleye Festival.Chapais is a small municipality of ab
Mariposa Folk Foundation is a member-based, registered charitable arts organization.Our MissionThe promotion and preservation of folk art in Canada through song, story, dance and craft.Our Proud AffiliationsMariposa Folk Foundation is a proud member the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals, the Archives Association of Ontario, and the Orillia and District Arts Council.