Reconciliation Through Art is a multi-day event honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It will feature Indigenous art, ceremony, storytelling, teachings, workshops, musical performances, traditional food and dancing!
Sunday, September 27: Learn Traditional Métis Dance 2:30-4:30 pm
∞Riley McKenzie from Prairie Fire
Almonte Old Town Hall (Bridge St, Almonte)
Register – TicketsPlease.ca. All ages.
Donations welcome

Friday, October 2: Traditional Métis Kitchen Party: Dinner & Dance 6-11 pm, or later
∞Amanda Rheaume Mâmawin’towin Band
∞Edmonton Traditional Métis Dancers
∞Jason Lepine & Lionel Desjarlais
North Lanark Agricultural Hall (Water St., Almonte)
Open to the Public. Tickets required for the dinner. Space is limited!
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Saturday, October 3: Indigenous Art & Artisan Showcase 10 am-5 pm
Includes Beading & Earrings Workshops
Frybread Queen open all day.
Mississippi Valley Textile Museum (Rosamond St E, Almonte)
Register for workshops only – TicketsPlease.ca
Donations welcome

Sunday, October 4: ▪ Water Walk 8-9 am
Almonte Old Town Hall to Metcalfe Geoheritage Park
▪ Indigenous History & Culture 10 am-3 pm
Details at ReconciliationThroughArt.ca and TicketsPlease.ca
Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
▪ Film Screening & Talkback 3-4:30 pm
“The Apology: A Search for Justice”
Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
Register for specific History/Culture sessions & Film at TicketsPlease.ca
Donations welcome