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Welcome to the 5th edition of Micro ouvert autochtone, a festive event that fosters celebration, encounters, and sharing. Sunday offers a rich and educational morning for youth, several surprises including a musical performance by Willows, and all the must-attend activities of our afternoon program, which runs until the closing ceremony.
10 a.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.
10 a.m. | Screening of Jules au pays d’Asha (Adventures in the Land of Asha) by Sophie Farkas Bolla, followed by an interview with the director
Salle Claude-Léveillée | Duration: 2 hrs 15 min
Bring the whole family to see the beautiful and touching children’s film Jules au pays d’Asha. Pick up a gift bag for your little ones, courtesy of Maison4tiers, at the entrance to the theatre (while supplies last). Then, feel free to ask questions during a post-screening discussion with the film’s director, Montreal filmmaker Sophie Farkas Bolla.
10:45 a.m. | Musical performance by Willows
Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme | Duration: 1 hr
An intimate and evocative musical performance by Willows, a Métis vocalist. This Franco-Manitoban singer-songwriter—now an adopted Quebecer—explores themes of identity and belonging through the women in her family and nature.
Noon | 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!
12:30 p.m. | Interview with author Valérie Richer O’Bomsawin on the book Nichemis, petit frère, hosted by Marie-Andrée Gill
Salle Claude-Léveillée | Duration: 45 minutes
Attend a literary discussion about the children’s book Nichemis, petit frère, in which a big sister tells her little brother the story of her people. A moving, beautiful, and educational book about Abenaki culture by W8banaki author Valérie Richer O'Bomsawin.
1:15 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.
1:15 p.m. | Screening of Je m’appelle humain (Call Me Human) by Kim O’Bomsawin, followed by an interview with the director and Joséphine Bacon
Salle Claude-Léveillée | Duration: 2 hrs 15 min
Attend the screening of the documentary Je m’appelle humain (Call Me Human), a moving portrait of the Innu poet Joséphine Bacon, followed by a joint interview with the poet and curator/director Kim O’Bomsawin.
2:30 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.
3:30 p.m. | Closing Ceremony by Richard Moar (elder), with Kim O’Bomsawin
Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme | Duration: 30 minutes
Bring the festival 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.
ONGOING
Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme, Espace OSM, Salon urbain
Craft Fair
Meet artisans and Indigenous organizations such as Éditions Hannenorak, Musique Nomade, 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 Languages
Discover 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 Nations
Locate 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 Films
Visit our pop-up cinema in one of Place des Arts’ public spaces where you’ll see a loop of short films on the theme of languages and territory from Wapikoni mobile!
Medicine Pouch Making
Kim 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'Bomsawin
Mother, 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 Corner
Enjoy children’s books by Indigenous authors!
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