In June, in recognition of National Indigenous History Month, 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. Engage with Indigenous perspectives through experiences that foster discovery, dialogue, and reflection.
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.
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.
About one hundred carefully selected objects from the Museum’s Indigenous Cultures collection are combined with more than eighty powerful inspiring stories (texts and videos) from members of the 11 Indigenous nations in Quebec
Through the exhibition, the Museum seeks to encourage a genuine encounter. Here are some suggestions and resources to guide exhibition visitors in their journey to becoming allies of Indigenous nations.
The digital artwork Mother Earth’s Guiding Light, created by Leilani Shaw, Kanien’kehá:ka and Northern Paiute artist, welcomes us into the new virtual space Connecting with Indigenous Nations.
Access –with a single click– a variety of content to connect with Indigenous nations: exhibitions, activities, blog articles, online collection, education kits.
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.