Mohawk Dancer by Maria Papadimitriou aka Slowly The Eggs.
At the Place des Festivals in downtown Montreal there were iridescent reindeer wading through sparkling fountains of water next to a giant suspended teepee under which loitered a colourful turtle. Children splashed happily in the water as parents munched on freshly roasted chicken and blueberry corn bread.
All photography by Amelia Gregory.
First Peoples by Antonia Parker.
For a period between 2nd – 9th August the First Peoples’ Festival, sick part of Montreal Festimania was centred at Place des Festivals, approved with various events held at other venues across Montreal. It was a celebration of First Nations cultures from all over the Americas and beyond, cialis 40mg proving that ancient cultures remain relevant in modern times.
Montreal Festimania First Nations by Nabila Ibrahim.
We went to CineRobotheque for a showing of three short films by indigenous film makers from New Zealand, Australia and North America. Something Fishy by Ben Young featured casual prejudice used to cover up the tragic death of a young aboriginal boy. Ebony Society by Tammy Davis showed young Mauri men going against expected behaviours when their attempt to rob a house goes awry and they instead end up babysitting. In Cousins Sally Kewayosh followed the friendship of two teenagers hooked on the same skater boy.
Carving by Denis Charette. I particularly loved his beaver bowl.
The Place des Festivals provided a place for local crafts people to show off skills: there were stalls selling jewellery, woven boxes and carved wooden boxes. It was even possible to watch as expert carving (with a distinctly non traditional chainsaw) took place. One evening we watched a group of Mohawk dancers demonstrate some foot stomping traditional dance. It was a great way to find out more about these rich earth centric cultures in a relaxed informal atmosphere.
Montreal Festimania First Nations by Nabila Ibrahim.
First Nations Mohawk Dancing by Barb Royal.
Montreal Festimania First Nations by Faye West.
Montreal Festimania First Nations by Dan Lester.
Find out more about the annual First Peoples’ Festival by going to the Native Lynx website or at Montreal Festimania.
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