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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 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.
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) 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'kehà)
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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