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International and multidisciplinary symposium

From September 17 to 19, 2026

International Symposium The Great Peace of Montréal

Paid activity | Space limited, reservation required

Organized by the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke, the McCord Stewart MuseumPointe-à-Callière, and McGill University, the international and multidisciplinary Symposium The Great Peace of Montréal, will take place from September 17 to 19, 2026, in Montréal and Kahnawà:ke. This event brings together cultural, academic and community partners for presentations, discussions and visits.

Presented over two days, it fosters dialogue and sharing knowledge while exploring Indigenous and scholar perspectives. The program includes presentations and discussions with simultaneous interpretation in French and English, as well as visits. A pre-symposium activity day is planned for September 17, at the Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center.

Program

See detailed program (PDF)

Pre-symposium

A pre-symposium activity day is planned for September 17 at the Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center. People registered for the symposium will be contacted at a later date to receive the participation form for this day.

Schedule

Location and schedule Details
Thursday, September 17 Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center (Kahnawà:ke)
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Pre-symposium activity day upon invitation. Registration to Symposium required first.
Friday, September 18 Pointe-à-Callière (Montréal)
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Doors open at 8 a.m.
Conference | Sessions 1, 2, 3 + visit
Saturday, September 19 Tanna Schulich Hall, McGill University (Montréal)
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m | Doors open at 8 a.m.
Conference | Sessions 4, 5, 6
Saturday, September 19  McCord Stewart Museum (Montréal)
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Doors open at 4 p.m.
Visit and farewell drink

Admission and information

  • Paid activity, from Thursday, September 17 to Saturday, September 19, 2026.
  • Fee: $10 per day. Reservations are required and must be made by day.
  • The conferences will be held in English and French. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided on site.
  • Pre-symposium on September 17 | People registered for the symposium will be contacted at a later date to receive the participation form for this day at the Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center.

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Organizing partners
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This symposium was made possible through the financial support of the following organizations

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