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First Nations

Kent Monkman’s incredible exhibition

Have you ever been to the McCord Museum? It’s time to discover it! You have until May 5th to explore the work of Kent Monkman, a Canadian artist of Cree descent, who signs the exhibition ” Shame and Prejudice: A Story of Resilience ”. This artistic exhibition is backed by a long history – the artist revisits Canada’s history and its shameful past with Aboriginal…

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Discover the art of the First Nations

The art of Native people are a passion for you, or you simply want to know more about it? Discover artists from the First Nations who contribute to enrich the art and culture of Quebec. During your next visit to the Old Port of Montreal, visit the Ashukan Cultural Space, an art galery that showcases the artists of these communities! For more information: http://productionsfeuxsacres.ca/ (image…

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An inspiring visit at the McCord Museum

This week, we are going to visit the McCord museum – its permanent exhibition will help us learn about the clothing of the First Nations, Inuits and Metis communities. Beyond the fascinating colours and patterns, we can also appreciate the cultural, social and spiritual importance of these clothes. For more information:  http://www.musee-mccord.qc.ca/…/porter-son-identite-la-col…/