McCord Museum's permanent exhibition gives voice to Indigenous peoples
Indigenous Voices of Today: Knowledge, Trauma, Resilience showcases culture and strength
The McCord Museum's permanent exhibition Indigenous Voices of Today: Knowledge, Trauma, Resilience seeks to recount history in a critical, inclusive way while amplifying the voices of Indigenous and marginalized communities.
Presented by CBC/Radio-Canada, this exhibition features approximately 100 objects and testimonies from people of the 11 Indigenous nations in Quebec. The testimonies were gathered by Huron-Wendat curator Élisabeth Kaine, who led a major consultation for the exhibit involving over 800 people.
The show, which opened in the fall of 2021, brings visitors on a journey through three different aspects of Indigenous life, past and present, while looking to the future.
Special Programming for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
As part of its year-round programming for Indigenous Voices of Today: Knowledge, Trauma, Resilience, and to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the museum is offering a variety of special events. They include:
- A screening of the film Atikamekw Suns by Chloé Leriche on September 27, 2024. More details here.
- A 60-minute guided tour of the exhibition Indigenous Voices of Today: Knowledge, Trauma, Resilience on September 29, 2024. More details here.
- An afternoon of celebration around the children's novel Journal of a Travelling Girl by Nadine Neema on September 29, 2024. More details here.
As always, the exhibit is free for members of Indigenous communities.
For more information on the all of the activities offered by the museum, visit the museum's website.