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Indigenous cultures programming

The McCord Stewart Museum honours the cultures and traditions of First Peoples through its permanent exhibition and a series of activities open to all audiences. In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, engage with Indigenous perspectives through experiences that foster discovery, dialogue, and reflection: exhibitions, activities, blog articles, online collections, and education kits.
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Free | June 17 • 6 p.m.

Roundtable

In collaboration with Je lis autochtone!, attend a discussion on the recent French-language edition of Bob Joseph’s 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act.

Activity presented in French
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Free | June 18 • 6 p.m.

Talk

Attend a conversation between Jocelyn Sioui, author, designer and performer, and Natasha Kanapé Fontaine, poet, performer, actor, visual artist, and activist for Indigenous and environmental rights, centred on the book Frétillant et Agile.
Attend
$5 | June 20 and 21 • 6 p.m.

Screenings and roundtable

Attend two evenings of screenings featuring video works by Māori and Moana Oceania artists originating from Aotearoa New Zealand, curated by Armando Perla and Karl Chitham.
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Permanent exhibition

Indigenous Voices of Today: Knowledge, Trauma, Resilience

The exhibition bears witness to the still unrecognized knowledge of Indigenous peoples in Quebec and Canada as well as the deep wounds they carry and their incredible resilience.

Exhibition presented by CBC/Radio-Canada.
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Natu-natshishkueu: The adventure of connection

In the permanent exhibition | On-going

Through observation, imagination and discussion, children and adults connect with Indigenous nations by exploring the permanent exhibition, the Museum’s Indigenous Cultures collection, and the many stories it holds.

Presented by Hydro-Québec.
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Blog | Articles

Learn more about Museum conservation, knowledge of cultural belongings with indigenous artists, and the development of programming in collaboration with communities.
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Blog | Videos

Watch content in collaboration with specialists, artists and Museum curators as well as members of indigenous communities.
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Indigenous collection

The Online Collections is a platform to browse and download historical content from the Museum's collections. Over 6,000 descriptions and images related to the Indigenous Cultures collection, including objects featured in exhibition galleries, are available online.
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Become a Member! Be part of a thriving Museum

Enjoy one year of unlimited visits at the Museum for only $35 and explore 3 indigenous exhibitions this fall: Sovereign Stitches + Wild Weaves, Carrie Allison and Indigenous Voices of Today: Knowledge, Trauma, Resilience.
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Are you an Indigenous community member?

The Museum offers free admission to members of Indigenous communities (free access limited to the eligible individual only – Reserve your ticket online.) If you are Indigenous communities seeking information about cultural objects from the Museum’s Indigenous Cultures Collection, please contact us.
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Acknowledging the land: the Museum's approach

The McCord Stewart Museum sits on land used and occupied by Indigenous peoples for millennia that has never been ceded by treaty. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation has a profound and ongoing attachment to this territory, which it calls Tiohtiá:ke. Acknowledging that colonialism has had devastating consequences on First Peoples, the Museum recognizes its duty to help raise awareness of Indigenous cultures and to support their continued vitality.

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Connect and become an ally

Through the permanent exhibition Indigenous Voices of Today, as part of an effort to initiate dialogue and foster understanding, the Museum seeks to encourage a meaningful connection. Here are some suggestions and resources to guide you in your journey to becoming an ally of Indigenous nations.

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2027 Strategic Plan: Year 1

In line with its five-year strategic plan for 2022-2027, the Museum is engaged in a process of decolonization. The institution is committed to becoming an agent of change for a more just society and earning the trust of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Find out more about the actions implemented in the 2024-25 annual report :
 

  • Easier access to objects in the Indigenous Cultures collection for source communities
  • Enhancement of Online Collections thanks to the release of all Indigenous Cultures collection recordings and the option to download royalty-free, high-resolution images for any use
  • Revision and addition of over 200 Indigenous names for objects in the Indigenous Cultures collection, in accordance with the wishes expressed by Indigenous Nations
  • Identification of a suitable location for ritual ceremonies
    Easier access to Museum spaces for communities, for their own needs

Permanent Indigenous Advisory Committee

Thank you to the members of the Indigenous Advisory Committee, who generously and graciously share their valuable insight with the Museum’s teams. The committee, which began its work in June 2021, is a platform for sharing and discussing the challenges of Indigenous museology.

The committee focuses on:

  • Recommending approaches and initiatives for indigenizing the Museum
  • Supporting the institution’s commitment to decolonize museological practices
  • In collaboration with the Collections Management team, analyzing future requests for the repatriation of objects from the Indigenous Cultures collection
  • Offering a cross-disciplinary perspective on Indigenous content in the Museum’s programming
  • Bolstering its efforts to hire and retain Indigenous staff, in accordance with its diversity, equity and inclusion policy

Education kits for teachers

Open the doors of your classroom to Indigenous voices with the Objects tell their stories digital education kit. The learning resource relies on an interactive and participative approach to support students as they explore different aspects of Indigenous societies and hear how community members view their thriving traditions, values and cultures.
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Corporate package

In the spirit of equity, diversity and inclusion, the McCord Stewart Museum invites you to connect with Indigenous cultures along with your colleagues or business partners.

Enjoy an inspiring, engaging and educational experience with our new package designed to meet the needs of companies wishing to raise their staff’s or clientele’s awareness of the realities of Quebec’s Indigenous nations.
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Group visit

Discover our exhibitions, explore our collections and interact with our facilitator team at the Museum or online! Through the educational activities available, offer your group an experience that fosters learning and openness to others by discussing historical and present-day topics.
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