With ceremonies, storytelling and dance, the McMichael celebrates the presence of Indigenous people along the Humber River and in particular the story of Huron-Wendat people who trace their origins to this region and whose vibrant cultural heritage continues to thrive in Wendake, Quebec. Part of the Free Family Sundays series.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Sunday,
\nAugust 18, 2024<\/p><\/h2><\/div>
Art activities and workshops
\nfrom 10 am to 4 pm.
\nFree Admission.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Location: Courtyard in front of the Main Entrance<\/strong><\/p>\n All Ages<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Please join us in front of the gallery for a ceremonial circle and knowledge sharing with Elder Shelley Charles from Chippewas of Georgina Island.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Location: Gallery 8 All Ages<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Learn about Huron-Wendat culture and identity through this storytelling session with Dominic Ste-Marie, a Wendat storyteller who will share traditional stories and talk about life of Wendat people today.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Location:\u00a0Courtyard in front of the Main Entrance<\/strong><\/p>\n All Ages<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Discover the story and movements of the Iroquoian Smokedance, a ceremonial dance that has today been adapted into a social dance. This dance and its evolution exemplify the living elements of Iroquoian and Wendat culture. The performance will feature dancers Dominic Ste-Marie, Samuel Shukapesh Savard, Michael Gros-Louis and Alexandrine Racine visiting from Wendake in Quebec.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Location: Grand Hall<\/strong><\/p>\n All Ages<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> This interactive educator-led tour will explore Anishinaabe\/Ojibwa artist Bonnie Devine\u2019s site-specific mural in the McMichael\u2019s Grand Hall. From Water to Water: A Way Through the Trees<\/em> tells the story of the Carrying Place Trail<\/em> that runs, in part, through the Humber River Valley, steps away from the McMichael.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Location: Pine Cottage<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> Ages 3 to 12<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Led by First Nations artist Madeleine Heaven<\/strong>, this hands-on\u00a0wearable art\u00a0workshop will explore the Wendat understanding of the natural world in which natural elements, such as plants, rocks, and animals, are understood to be animated spiritual beings.\u00a0In the Wendat\u00a0tradition, handcrafted wearable art such as belts and ceremonial attire are symbols of identity and storytelling. These decorative traditions have helped reinforce spiritual connections with the natural world.<\/p>\n The workshop also draws inspiration from historical beadwork produced by Kanien\u2019keha women from Kahnawa:ke Mohawk Territory. Participants can view examples of this beadwork in the exhibition\u00a0River of Dreams: Impressionism on the St. Lawrence<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Indigenous Ceremony with Elder Shelley Charles<\/h3><\/div>
11:30 am \u2013 12:30 pm<\/h4><\/div>
\n<\/strong>(inclement weather)<\/em><\/p>\nThe Huron-Wendat Story, Storytelling with Dominic Ste-Marie<\/h3><\/div>
2 \u2013 3 pm<\/h4><\/div>
Smokedance Performance<\/h3><\/div>
12:45 pm<\/h4><\/div>
3:15 pm<\/h4><\/div>
Family Tour: From Water to Water: A Way Through the Trees<\/h3><\/div>
11 am – 3:30 pm<\/h3><\/div>
Nature\u2019s Gifts<\/h2><\/div>
Drop-in Art Making Workshop<\/h3><\/div>