November 1 to 2, 2025
Curated by Kim O’Bomsawin and themed “Languages and Territories,” this 5th edition of Micro ouvert autochtone (Indigenous Open Mic) offers a free and varied program that changes every day.
This 2-day event will create unforgettable moments again this year: opening ceremonies led by an elder; musical performances by Terry Uyarak, Maten, Willows, and others; screenings of shorts and feature films followed by discussions with their directors; a craft fair; Indigenous culinary offerings; children’s workshops; digital works; exceptional book readings; and much more!
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Micro ouvert autochtone | Saturday’s Festivities
November 1, 2025Multiple venuesThis first day of the 5th edition of Micro ouvert autochtone —curated by Kim O'Bomsawin— promises to be filled with beauty and discovery, with the participation of such renowned personalities as Richard Moar, Marie-André Gill, Terry Uyarak, Ivan Boivin Flamand, Maten and Soleil Launière.
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Indigenous Music
Soleil Launière | Taueu
November 1, 20251 performanceCinquième SalleSoleil Launière brings us this new, intriguing, and daring soul-roots project that promises a deep and striking experience, fueled by Innu strength. On stage, with the seasoned musicians of CHANCES (Chloé Lacasse, Geneviève Toupin, and Vincent Carré), along with Simon Walls, she combines vocal harmonies and powerful percussion with performance art.
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Micro ouvert autochtone | Sunday’s Festivities
November 2, 2025Multiple venuesWelcome 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.

Kim O’Bomsawin: Telling Stories to Bring People Together
Abenaki sociologist, filmmaker, documentarian, and screenwriter Kim O’Bomsawin will be the curator of the next edition of the Micro ouvert autochtone. Learn more about this profoundly human creator.
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Soleil Launière, a pekuakamiulnu creative force
Nominated for Indigenous Artist of the Year and Show of the Year - Indigenous Language and Other Languages at the 2025 ADISQ Awards, but Soleil Launière is far from a beginner in the artistic milieu...
Article Portraits ArtistA word from the event curator, Kim O’Bomsawin
This year, we’re celebrating Micro ouvert autochtone’s 5th anniversary! For five years now, our voices, rhythms, and stories have resonated through Place des Arts. For this anniversary edition, I chose the theme of Languages and Territories. Because the eleven languages of the First Peoples of Quebec are very much alive, rooted in our territories, passed down by our elders, and carried forward into the future by our youth. Hearing them on stage is an opportunity to experience all the strength and beauty of our cultures. For two days, we’re bringing you nothing less than a great celebration: music, cinema, literature, visual arts, crafts, good food, get-togethers, and laughter. The whole family is welcome, with a program that will put a sparkle in the eye of both children and adults alike. Micro ouvert autochtone is our way of coming together, celebrating, and sharing. It’s a big party, as well as a moment of participation and pride. Come experience it with us, taking our rhythms and flavours back home with you as you leave with a head full of newly learned words!
— Kim O’Bomsawin, Abenaki sociologist, producer, screenwriter, and documentarian




Micro ouvert autochtone activities are made possible through the financial support of the Fondation de la Place des Arts and its partner, Power Corporation of Canada. We also thank Orchestre symphonique de Montréal and the organization KWE! Meet with Indigenous Peoples, as well as La Presse, our media partner.