Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Reconciliation Through Art offers special opportunities to discover and celebrate the art, music, food, culture and history of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, from October 2–4 in Almonte.
Experience a Métis Kitchen Party, discover the work of over two dozen Indigenous artists, enjoy traditional music, create quill earrings and beadwork, journey through the history and culture of Indigenous peoples, watch the film The Apology and meet the filmmaker, and savour a meal from the Frybread Queen. Some teachings and the film contain content that may be disturbing; parental discretion is advised.
Most events are free — registration is required because space is limited. Donations are gratefully accepted. The Métis Kitchen Party on Friday, October 2 at 6pm costs $40, which includes an evening of traditional music, food, dance and community. Headliner Amanda Rheaume and her Mamawin’Town Band will be joined by Jason Lepine & Lionel Desjarlais, and the Edmonton Traditional Métis Dancers. Tickets and registration can all be found at Tickets Please (TicketsPlease.ca, 485–6434).
Several other events are taking place and require no registration. These include the Art & Artisan Showcase on Saturday, October 3 from 10am to 5pm at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum where you can also savour a meal from the Frybread Queen, and the Water Walk on Sunday, October 4 at 8am, beginning at the Almonte Old Town Hall.
Visit reconciliationthroughart.ca for more details on all of these events, and visit TicketsPlease.ca for tickets and registration.