Micro ouvert autochtone | Saturday’s Festivities

Welcome to the 6th edition of Micro ouvert autochtone (Indigenous Open Mic), a grand celebration of Indigenous cultures.

The spotlight shines on dance, with the First Peoples Dances: an invitation to experience movement in a one-of-a-kind connection of bodies and people. All day long, you can also explore a host of activities, get-togethers and artistic offerings.

— Noon and 5:30 p.m. | OPENING AND CLOSING CEREMONIES WITH AN ELDER

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

Join the opening and closing ceremonies, guided by Elder Nicole O’Bomsawin (Abenaki), in a spirit of togetherness and gratitude. These meaningful moments of sharing and knowledge transmission offer an opportunity to reflect on the connections made and celebrate the end of the activities together.

— 12:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:45 p.m. | First Peoples Dances

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

Join us for a magical, festive and interactive experience led by First Peoples dancers, including multidisciplinary artist Catherine Boivin (Atikamekw Nehirowisiw First Nation) along with Wolastoq/Québécoise choreographer, Stéphane Mapachee (Anishinaabe), dancer Sam Ojeda (Yoreme), and performer and curator Ivanie Aubin-Malo (Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation), whose artistic explorations invite the body to reconnect with the beauty of the Wolastoqey language as it relates to the land.

An invitation to experience singular expressions of dance and share in a profound, unifying moment.

— 2 p.m., 3:15 p.m., and 5 p.m. | DJ Pøptrt (Kanien’kehà:ka)

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

Come vibe, dance or just relax to the sounds of DJ Pøptrt, a multidisciplinary Indigenous artist from the Kanien'kehá:ka Nation. The first female electronica DJ from Kahnawá:ke, she combines her roots with electronic music, blending multiple house subgenres.

— Noon to 6 p.m. | ONGOING

Visual Arts – Live Creation with Eruoma Awashish

Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme

Crafts & Flavours Market

Salon urbain

Medicine Pouch Making for the Family

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Youth Reading Corner

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