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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 an Elder, 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.
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) performer and curator Ivanie Aubin-Malot (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’khá: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
Come and meet Eruoma Awashish, a visual artist from the Atikamekw Nehirowisiw First Nation, as she creates a live piece right before your eyes. This is a special opportunity to discover her spiritually imbued artistic universe and creative process, which aims to create spaces for dialogue that foster a deeper understanding of Indigenous cultures.
Crafts & Flavours Market
Salon urbain
Discover the work of artisans from Québec’s First Peoples and Indigenous organizations. A unique opportunity to purchase original, high-quality gifts including jewelry, clothing, illustrations and books to kick off your Holiday shopping season. Savour First Nations flavours with Indigenous tacos a specialty inspired by Indigenous culinary traditions and bannock prepared by caterer Marc-Olivier O’Bomsawin.
Medicine Pouch Making for the Family
Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme
Help your kids learn all about the traditional art of medicine pouches, with details about sacred herbs and how they are used, at this workshop for the whole family. It’s facilitated by Kim Arseneault, an Abenaki woman from W8linak who’s passionate about the history of her nation, in collaboration with Sonia Fiset, an Abenaki artisan specialized in beadwork and the founder of Wanaskamek, which runs workshops that raise awareness of Indigenous realities and share traditional knowledge.
Youth Reading Corner
Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme
Take the time to explore a selection of books for young readers by Indigenous authors.
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