Workshop – Looking after our stories in Tiohtiá:ke

The Museum invites you to take part in a workshop created in collaboration with Je suis Montréal. Looking After Our Stories in Montréal/Tiohtiá:ke is a citizen-centred co-construction workshop that turns a spotlight on the rarely told stories of the city’s Chinese, Afrodescendant and Indigenous communities.

Drawing on tales and snapshots of 19th and 20th century Montréal/Tiohtiá:ke from the Museum’s Photography collection, the workshop invites citizens to reflect on what contributes to their well-being in the city. A series of images, which participants will broaden over the course of the workshops, will be juxtaposed with urban views to facilitate the reflection. Each participant will share their vision of a Montréal/Tiohtiá:ke in which they feel welcome and discover and find inspiration in those shared by others. The activity aims to enable historically marginalized communities to gain—or regain—ownership of an urban history they are a part of and share it with fellow Montrealers.

The activity is presented in French and English, and is suitable for teens and adults. Ages 12 and up.

Je suis Montréal

Je suis Montréal is a platform that aims to challenge the dominant understanding of Montreal and Quebec identity in order to give a sense of belonging to all queer, trans, Black, Indigenous and people of colour (QTBIPOC). The organization’s goal is to bring forward those who have been historically excluded and often forgotten through art projects, discussions and panels on themes such as social inclusion, engagement, identity and belonging. Je suis Montréal believes art can be used as soft power to change our cultural and social fabric.

Schedule

Saturday, September 12 and 19, as well as October 3 and 17.

• In French : 11 a.m.
• In English : 1 p.m.

Information

• Saturday, September 12 and 19, as well as October 3 and 17, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Free activity. Space limited. reservation required (Online tickets coming soon)
• Participating in this activity gives you free admission to Indigenous Voices of Today: Knowledge, Trauma, Resilience.
• Location: The McCord Stewart Museum Atrium

Are you a group of 15 persons or more? Explore our activity outside the Museum tailored for community groups.