Micro ouvert autochtone | Saturday’s Festivities

This first day of the 5th edition of Micro ouvert autochtone —curated by Kim O'Bomsawin— promises to be filled with beauty and discovery, with the participation of such renowned personalities as Richard Moar, Marie-André Gill, Terry Uyarak, Ivan Boivin Flamand, Maten and Soleil Launière.

12:00 p.m. | Opening ceremony by Richard Moar (elder) with Kim O’Bomsawin

Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme | Duration: 30 minutes

Join 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.

12:00 p.m. | Screening of the film Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance by Alanis O’Bomsawin, followed by an interview with a surprise guest, moderated by Marie-Andrée Gill

Salle Claude-Léveillée | Duration: 2 hrs 45 min

Watch 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’Bomsawin

Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme | Duration: 45 minutes

Poet, 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 Uyarak

Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme | Duration: 1 hr

Renowned 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.

3:00 p.m. | Musical Performance by Ivan Boivin Flamand

Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme | Duration: 1 hr

Ivan 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.

3:00 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 translation

Salle Claude-Léveillée | Duration: 2 hrs 30 min

Beans 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 Maten

Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme | Duration: 1 hr

Hailing 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 minutes

Bring 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 Fair

- Forest of Quebec’s 11 Indigenous Languages

- Digital Map of Nations

- Screening of Wapikoni mobile Short Films

- Medicine Pouch Making

- Sagamité Watso Caterer ($)

- Moccasin Joe Café ($)

- Digital Work, Mélanie O'Bomsawin

- Reading Corner