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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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.
Presenting Sponsor: TD Bank Group – Indigenous Cultures Programming Sponsor
Official broadcaster: Radio-Canada
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Presenting Sponsor: TD Bank Group – Indigenous Cultures Programming Sponsor
Official broadcaster: Radio-Canada
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.
This activity is recommended for children aged 6 to 11 and is presented in French as well as in English. Presented by Hydro-Québec.
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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.
This activity is recommended for children aged 6 to 11 and is presented in French as well as in English. Presented by Hydro-Québec.
Guided Tour for the General Public
→ Saturday, August 1: Guided tour on the Great Peace of 17010
In French – 11 a.m. | In English – 1 p.m.
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In French – 11 a.m. | In English – 1 p.m.
Indigenous collection
The Online Collections is a platform to browse and download content from the Museum's collections.
Are you an Indigenous community member?
The Museum offers free admission to members of Indigenous communities for individual visits (free access limited to the eligible individual only) as well as for group visits – Reserve your ticket online. or contact reservation@mccord-stewart.ca for a group visit.
If you are Indigenous communities seeking information about cultural objects from the Museum’s Indigenous Cultures Collection, please contact autochtones-indigenous@mccord-stewart.ca
If you are Indigenous communities seeking information about cultural objects from the Museum’s Indigenous Cultures Collection, please contact autochtones-indigenous@mccord-stewart.ca
Upcoming exhibitions
Artists-in-residence | From September 30
Carrie Allison
Carrie Allison is developing a new body of work inspired by floral beadwork traditions from her maternal nêhiyaw and Métis homelands. Drawing on her ongoing research in the Museum’s Indigenous Cultures collection, she explores the connections between territory, memory, and material culture.
Temporary exhibitions | From November 27
Sovereign Stitches + Wild Weaves
Sovereign Stitches + Wild Weaves brings together more than 35 Indigenous artists from around the world whose work challenges the borders between contemporary art, culture, fashion, design and traditional practice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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