Micro ouvert autochtone | Saturday’s Festivities

Noon | Opening ceremony by Richard Moar (elder) with Kim O’BomsawinEspace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme | Duration: 30 minutesJoin us for a unique experience. The ceremony will be led by Richard Moar, an Atikamekw elder, Expédition Premières Nations (EPN) spiritual guide, theatre actor, singer and drummer, and instigator of the “Motetan Mamo” March; in collaboration with our exceptional curator, Kim O'Bomsawin.Noon | Screening of the film Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance by Alanis O’Bomsawin, followed by an interview with Kim O'Bomsawin, moderated by Marie-Andrée GillSalle Claude-Léveillée | Duration: 2 hrs 45 minWatch the powerful, must-see documentary Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance (French version). Seen and celebrated around the world, it is considered a “pivotal moment in the history of First Peoples cinema.” 12:30 p.m. | Interview and Poetry Readings by Marie-André Gill, hosted by Kim O’BomsawinEspace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme | Duration: 45 minutesPoet, author, columnist, screenwriter, and member of the Pekuakamiulnuatsh community, Marie-Andrée Gill presents and discusses her new collection Uashtenamu | Allumer quelque chose with our renowned curator and documentarian Kim O’Bomsawin. 1:30 p.m. | Musical Performance by Terry UyarakEspace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme | Duration: 1 hrRenowned Inuk singer-songwriter Terry Uyarak is a vocalist from Igloolik, Nunavut. His debut album, Nunarjua Isulinginniani, was nominated for Indigenous Music Album of the Year at the 2021 Juno Awards. A rare, not-to-be-missed opportunity to see Terry Uyarak in Montreal. 3 p.m. | Musical Performance by Ivan Boivin FlamandEspace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme | Duration: 1 hrIvan Boivin-Flamand is a singer-songwriter and electric guitar virtuoso. Originally from Manawan in Quebec, he sings in Atikamekw and English. His sensitive, distinctive, soaring voice and musicality have made him a much sought-after musician and a role model for Indigenous youth. 3 p.m. | Screening of Beans by Tracey Deer, followed by an interview with the director, hosted by Kim O’Bomsawin. Discussion in English, with French translationSalle Claude-Léveillée | Duration: 2 hrs 30 minBeans is the moving story of a young girl during the Oka Crisis, torn between the innocence of childhood and the need to grow into a courageous Mohawk warrior as a teenager. Original English version with French subtitles. Bilingual discussion. 4:30 p.m. | Musical Performance by MatenEspace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme | Duration: 1 hrHailing from Mani-utenam, anchored between the banks of the St. Lawrence River and the boreal forest on the North Shore, Maten is a festive folk-rock band deeply rooted in Innu culture. With catchy sounds and passionate lyrics driven by pride in its identity, Maten promotes its language and community. 5:30 p.m. | Closing Ceremony by Richard Moar (elder), with Kim O’Bomsawin Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme | Duration: 30 minutesBring the day to a beautiful conclusion at the closing ceremony led by Richard Moar, an Atikamekw elder, Expédition Premières Nations (EPN) spiritual guide, theatre actor, singer and drummer, and instigator of the “Motetan Mamo” March; with Abenaki sociologist, producer, screenwriter, and documentarian Kim O’Bomsawin. 7:30 p.m. | Performance by Soleil Launière ($)Cinquième Salle With her intriguing and daring soul roots, Soleil Launière delivers a deeply captivating performance experience, driven by Innu strength. She is joined by the seasoned musicians of CHANCES (Chloé Lacasse, Geneviève Toupin, Vincent Carré) and Simon Walls. ONGOING Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme, Espace OSM, Salon urbain Craft FairMeet artisans and Indigenous organizations such as Éditions Hannenorak, Nikan Héritage, and many others. A unique opportunity to purchase original, local, high-quality gifts including jewelry, clothing, illustrations, and books to kick off your holiday shopping season. Forest of Quebec’s 11 Indigenous LanguagesDiscover the 11 Indigenous languages of Quebec. Listen to a short audio recording of each language through headphones attached to branches in our magnificent forest. A collaboration with KWE! Meet with Indigenous Peoples.Digital Map of NationsLocate First Nations and Inuit communities in Quebec. A collaboration with KWE! Meet with Indigenous Peoples. Map image produced by Indigenous Tourism Quebec.Screening of Wapikoni mobile Short FilmsVisit our pop-up cinema in our public spaces where you’ll see a loop of 20 short films from Wapikoni Mobile that showcase the diversity of languages and territories of Canada's First Nations through the voices of young filmmakers.Medicine Pouch MakingKim Arseneault, an Abenaki woman from W8linak, passionate about the history of her nation, teaches the whole family how to make medicine pouches, with details on sacred herbs and how they are used. Sagamité Watso Caterer ($)Headed by Chef Jacques Watso, Sagamité Watso showcases traditional Abenaki cuisine. Winner of the 2022 Rendez-vous de la Francophonie Culinary Award, Sagamité Watso offers tastings, meals, and gastronomic creations inspired by ancestral knowledge. On the menu: Traditional Sagamité (the soup of the 3 Sisters) Bannock bread Game meatballs / local meats Nordic berry dessert Moccasin Joe Café ($)Enjoy delicious coffee from Moccasin Joe, a father-daughter roaster located on the Mohawk territory of Kanehsatake, just a stone’s throw from the village of Oka. Carefully selected beans and artisanal micro-lot roasting make for exceptional quality and flavour. Digital Work, Mélanie O'BomsawinMother, designer, new media artist, and member of the Abenaki community of Odanak, Mélanie O’Bomsawin explores questions of identity, memory, and knowledge transfer. Through installations, projections, and documentaries, she creates works for past and future generations. Reading CornerEnjoy children’s books by Indigenous authors! Explore Sunday’s program of activities