Micro ouvert autochtone | Sunday’s Festivities

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

Sunday, music is the prime attraction at Cinquième Salle with performances by four Indigenous artists, each with their own distinctive sound: Eadsé, Matiu, Mimi O’Bonsawin and Shauit. Admission is free! Plus, a wealth of activities, get-togethers and creative 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.

— 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | FREE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES

Cinquième Salle

Get to know the sounds, voices, rhythms and stories of four artists on extraordinary musical journeys.

– 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. | Eadsé (Wendat First Nation)

A Révélation Radio-Canada 2025–2026 awardee, Wendat singer Eadsé is an artist on the rise, with a stunning voice and an emotionally engaging soul-pop esthetic.

– 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. | Matiu (Innu First Nation)

Accompanied by his musicians, Matiu takes us on a folk-blues journey with lyrics in French and Innu. His songs are observations of everyday life, human and family relationships, and the quest for identity.

– 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. | Mimi O’Bonsawin (Abenaki First Nation)

Award-winning alt-folk singer-songwriter Mimi O’Bonsawin makes music rooted in nature, connections and storytelling. Combining folk traditions, groove and whimsical experimentation, her immersive performances treat music as a garden to be shared.

– 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. | Shauit (Innu First Nation)

Hailing from the Lower North Shore, Shauit weaves together folk, roots and reggae in his songs, sung mostly in Innu. His musical journey has taken him to stages across Québec and around the world.

— DANCE AND DJ PERFORMANCES

– 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

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– Crafts & Flavours Market

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– Medicine Pouch Making for the FamilyYouth Reading Corner

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– Youth Reading Corner

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