McCord Museum's permanent exhibition gives voice to Indigenous peoples

The McCord Museum's permanent exhibitionIndigenous 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 lisabeth Kaine, who led amajor consultation for the exhibit involving over 800 people.

• lisabeth Kaine leaves a great legacy to carry on

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 forNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation

As part of its year-round programming forIndigenous 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 filmAtikamekw Sunsby Chlo Lericheon September 27, 2024. More detailshere.
• A 60-minute guided tour of the exhibitionIndigenous Voices of Today: Knowledge, Trauma, Resilienceon September 29, 2024. More details here.
• An afternoon of celebration around the children's novelJournal of a TravellingGirl by Nadine Neemaon September 29, 2024. More details here.

As always, the exhibit isfree for members of Indigenous communities.

For more information on the all of the activities offered by the museum,visit the museum'swebsite.