PASTRIES

INSPIRED

by INDIGENOUS

ROOTS

Meet…

Chef & Founder

Dominique Lalonde

Oji-Cree Sachigo Lake First Nation

Booshoo,

In 2019, I received my Spirit Name Neu Uasstessiu Nipish_woman of the Four Colours of Fall __ and my clan, the Eagle Clan. When we receive our Spirit name, it is our life’s mission to give honour to our name and realize its full potential, growing and learning as we go and to let ourselves be guided by Spirit. 

 

The inspiration for Kisisâm came soon after.  Kisisâm in my language means “she who bakes with fire”.  My eyes were now wide open.  That flower or plant or fungi now spoke to me, unveiling their gifts one by one and how they were used by my ancestors as food or medicine.  My heart and mind were on a journey of discovery.  People came into my life that shared the same core values and my love for locally sourced and foraged ingredients.  I wanted to share that with others, and this led me to finding my path__ with pastries inspired by my Indigenous roots, let people experience the art of Indigenous storytelling baked into every bite!

 

I am still early in my journey.  I opened Kisisâm officially in the summer of 2023.  I thank the Creator every day for the many blessings and helping me bring the voices of my ancestors forward. 

 

Chi Miigwech!

Discover the Art of INDIGENOUS Storytelling in Every Bite!

Kîsisam Pâtisserie

SHOP KÎSISAM ONLINE

  • TIRAMISU FORÊT

  • GRANOLA MIINISHKÂW

  • BIRCH SYRUP & SWEET CLOVER

  • SEA BUCKTHORN & FIREWEED HONEY MACARONS

  • HONEY SAGE CAKE

  • HASKAP BERRY MUFFINS

  • WANADOH BROWNIE

  • ASHUAPMUSHUAN BLACK PINE FOREST TRIFLE

  • DUNE PEPPER SQUASH SPICE CAKE

  • SWEET CLOVER BANNOCK

KÎSISAM SHOP

Kîsiam Pâtisserie on l'Épicerie

Kîsiam Pâtisserie on l'Épicerie

‘‘The forest contains all kinds of herbs, such as chaga mushrooms, balsam fir, birch syrup, and sweet clover. Dominique Lalonde, an Indigenous pastry chef, draws inspiration from these northern flavors and creates pastries where each bite pays tribute to her roots.’’

Radio Canada

KÎSISAM CATERING

Kîsisam offers an exceptional catering service. Northern flavors, rooted in ancestral knowledge, wild & indigenous.

Enjoy the northern notes; of bison, wild mushrooms, medicinal plants... and much more! In a unique way, that can not be experiences anywhere else in the world!

133 rue Principale
St-André-Avellin (QC) J0V 1W0

Kîsisam Boutique

At the Boutique..

You will find available seating for up to 25 people, sweet or savory menu options, indigenous pastries, as well as unique artisanal coffees and herbal teas . A space dedicated to Indigenous Artisanal products as well as local grocery options made using northern ingredients!

Visit the Boutique…

133 rue Principale
Saint-André-Avellin QC J0V 1W0

HOURS
Thursday to Saturday 9:30am to 5:30pm
Sunday & Monday 9:30am to 4pm

Tuesday & Wednesday CLOSED

Telephone
(819) 743-8281

 

“All of our products are made with the environment in mind. We use nothing but sustainably harvested and local ingredients in our pastries.”

Kîsisam Pâtisserie