From 1980 to 1994, the archeological collection of Mr. Henri Liboiron was kept in the basement of his own house. Over the years, many people from Ponteix and beyond took the time to see this large display of Native Amercian arrowheads. According to Henri's estimation, the collection consisted of approximately 10,000 objects. As it continued to expand, it needed to be moved to a more suitable location. 

 

Today

The Notukeu Heritage Museum was established in 1994, within the Royal Cultural Centre. The primary purpose of the museum is to preserve archeological and paleontological remains found in the Town of Ponteix and its district, the Rural Municipality of Auvergne (No. 76). The museum's name, "Notukeu" refers to an archeological time period (from 1150 to 750 years ago) characterized by a distinct type of clay Firts Nations pot crafted that time. Several objects in the museum date from this period. The archeological collection and artifact reconstructions of Mr. Henri Liboiron occupy a prominent place in the museum. Prehistoric fossils from the surrounding district are also on display. Notukeu museum is known for having the largest collection of Native American arrowheads in western Canada. In addition, some of the artifacts on display are among the oldest ones in Canada.