Warrior Spices at the heart of KWE! thanks to Chef Maxime Lizotte
Chef Maxime Lizotte, Photo by Ludovic Gauthier
Maxime Lizotte: a chef rooted in tradition and looking to the future
Hailing from the Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation , Chef Maxime Lizotte embodies a new generation of chefs who combine Indigenous knowledge and contemporary gastronomy . A graduate of the École hôtelière de la Capitale and with a background in several renowned establishments in Quebec City, he has established himself as a true culinary ambassador of the First Peoples .
His cuisine is local, respectful of nature, and deeply inspired by tradition. He highlights forest ingredients, wild plants, and ancestral techniques like fermentation, while creating innovative and accessible dishes.
🎯 Please note : Maxime is currently in a crowdfunding campaign to publish his very first book of indigenous recipes . We invite you to support him in this project full of meaning and flavor:
👉 Support chef Maxime Lizotte’s book
🌿 An inspiring collaboration at the heart of the KWE Festival!
This year, we are proud to be represented at the KWE! Meeting Indigenous Peoples festival , thanks to the talent of chef Maxime Lizotte , who will be preparing delicious potatoes seasoned with our Traditional Warrior Spice Blend .
The KWE! festival will be held from June 13 to 15, 2025 , at Place Jean-Béliveau in Quebec City , with a special evening on June 21 , on the occasion of National Indigenous Peoples Day .
What is the KWE! Festival?
KWE! is a free, family-friendly event open to all , which aims to introduce you to the culture, history and contemporary traditions of the 11 Indigenous nations of Quebec . It is a unique event , at the crossroads of encounter, celebration and transmission .
You will find there:
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🎶 Concerts, powwows, traditional songs and dances
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🍽 A Resto-KWE! culinary space highlighting indigenous ingredients and techniques
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🪶 Participatory workshops, craft demonstrations and conferences
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🌿 Immersive experiences like the 11 Nations Trail , the Language Forest , or the House of Indigenous Literature
🍽 A meaningful recipe
By cooking potatoes with the Traditional Mix , Chef Lizotte celebrates a meeting of values: authenticity, respect for the land, transmission of knowledge, and culinary audacity .
For us, this collaboration goes far beyond taste. It's a way to tell a story, honor Indigenous traditions, and offer you an experience rooted in reality .
We warmly invite you to come and taste, discover and exchange with us and the entire festival team. KWE! is much more than an event – it’s a meeting.
Potatoes with Traditional Warrior Spice Blend, aioli, and corn relish by Chef Maxime Lizotte. Photo: Mazime Lizotte