It is also a venue for creative expression by the voices of the indigenous people, primarily through music and film, but also through dance, visual arts and traditional crafts.
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André Dudomainewas unimpressed by the Pope's apology to the Indigenous community during his recent visit to Canada
"The Pope is here to turn the pages of the past chapters," said Dudomain. And in our book, we are no longer there. we are elsewhere. we are looking at the present we are looking to the future ''
Dudemaine is co-founder of the 32nd Annual Montreal First People's Festival, aka Plaisance, which celebrates Indigenous culture in myriad ways from Tuesday through August 18. He was touched by the gesture of the Pope, but of those who feel that the purpose of the Papal Festival lies elsewhere.
"So it is good for those who believe in the Catholic Church," Du said. said the domain. Of course, we are not against it. But when we look at the work that his festival has done in the last 31 years and the work that lies ahead of us (festival organizer) Terres en vues and the festival in the next 30 years, for us the Pope visit was very short. Without false humility, we think our actions matter more.
What they do is primarily to create a space for the creative expression of indigenous voices through music and film, but also through dance, visual arts and traditional crafts.
Much of the action takes place at Place des Festivals, with daytime activities beginning at 11:30 a.m. and on Wednesdays with Anishinaabe singer-songwriter Leonard Sumner and The Dog. Indie' begins the evening's musical performance by alternative rocker Beatrice Dear.
Friday will boast a show by his Atikamekw band from Manawan, his Pinaskin, and blues soul duo Digging Roots. And on Saturday, veteran Montreal rock artist Mack McKenzie will perform with dog singer Matiu.
"This is an Indigenous event," Dudomain explained. "No concerts with international megastars. We don't use this space as a football field for a rock 'n' roll show, but a place where you can feel the spirit of the Indigenous people, walk and soak up the First Nations atmosphere."
On 14 August at 7:00 pm, a concert and poetry performance at the Grand Bibliothèque, titled "Quelque Part et autres lieux", an indoor The orchestra Nouvel Ensemble Modane and the Guitar Orchestra Forestere will participate. Inuk soprano Diantha Edmonds, classical guitarist Adam Ciccritti and flamenco guitarist Philippe Jean. The evening includes a performance by Wenda poet André Levesque Suey and a reading of works by Canine poet Josephine Bacon. Tickets are $25.
On the film front, Brazilian filmmakers Vincent Carelli and Tatiana Almeida screened Adeus, Captain (Portuguese, with French subtitles), the great leader of the Gavion nation. A portrait of "Captain" Kuroho Clenham is shown. 14:00 8:00 pm at the Cinema du Musée. Two of his documentaries about the stalemate at Standing Rock — Gwendolen Cates' We Are Unarmed on August 11th at 8pm and Ivey Camille Manybeads Tso's Powerlands on August 15th at 6pm, both at Cinema du Musée. will be screened. Two short films by renowned NFB filmmaker Alanis Obonsawininclude Upstairs With David Amram, a conversation between two lifelong activists at Upstairs Jazz Bar and Grill. is included and will be screened for free as part of the show. The short film August 18th at 7pm in his 4th floor screening room at the Grande Bibliothèque.
And in an attempt to reach a younger audience, this year's festival will include his Vans-sponsored skateboard His Slope, a Navajo from Rock Point, Arizona. Tribe skateboarder and his TikTok star will be demonstrated by his Naiomi Glasses. The lamp will be opened for young people to try too.
Overview
The Montreal First People's Festival runs from Tuesday, August 9th through Thursday, August 18th. For tickets and more info, visitpresentautochtone.ca
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