Reconciliation Through Art

Reconciliation Through Art Returns for A Celebration of Culture and Awareness,
September 28-30
Almonte, Ontario - Following its resounding reception last year, Reconciliation Through
Art returns to Almonte this September bigger and better.
Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, this heralded event
honours and showcases Indigenous culture and history to inspire understanding,
healing and celebration. In a new 3-day format for simpler and wider participation,
Reconcilialtion Through Art 2025 will explore opportunities for truth and reconciliation
through art exhibits and sales, performances, film, food and teachings September 28-
30. It will also include outreach to local schools for presentations and dialogue.
Organized by The Honourable Tony Belcourt, O.C., well-known Métis Elder and leader,
Reconciliation Through Art 2025 will bring back and introduce many important and
celebrated visual artists, dancers and musicians, educators and elders from across
Indigenous communities, offering a unique opportunity for discovery, entertainment and
conversation.
This year promises an exciting, insightful and moving event. Watch for details, stories
and images as they are shared over the next weeks as the event approaches.
Meanwhile, feel free to reach out. Tony Belcourt and a number of the performers
and contributors are available for interviews and meeting. Please connect now to
make arrangements.
Already key events and participants are set, ready to go. Here are the highlights:
September 28, 2-5 pm:
Inendi, A film by Sarain Fox - Almonte United Church Sanctuary
Reconciliation Through Art 2025 opens with a special screening and discussion of
Canadian Screen Awards © Nominee Inendi with filmmaker Sarain Fox and her family,
Inendi chronicles the life of Sarain's great-aunt Mary Bell, a knowledge-keeper, the
oldest matriarch in her family and Residential School survivor.
September 29, 7-10:30 pm:

Our Voices in Song - Almonte Old Town Hall
An unforgettable evening of music and song with well-known and award-winning
performers, including Amanda Rheaume, Kevin Schofield, Aurora Jade and Jennifer E.
Brant.
September 30
8 am: Water Walk - Almonte Old Town Hall, ending at Metcalfe Geoheritage Park with
an Offering to the Water.
10 am-5 pm: Indigenous Art Showcase and Teachings – Mississippi Valley Textile
Museum
Acclaimed Indigenous artists will be selling their creations, from painting and sculpture
to beadwork and fashion, explaining and demonstrating their craft, and telling the stories
and significance behind their pieces in the museum Gallery. These include Jason
Baerg, Patti Belanger, Christi Belcourt, Jen Brant, Theresa Brant, Fern Burntwood,
Pamela Cailloux, Samantha Case, Deanna Clothier, Riley Jean Demery, Aurora Jade,
Joe Jesseau, Laura Leonard, Monica Loney, Lynn Melbourne, Nish Nabie, Marie-Louise
Perron, Amanda Pierce and George Simard.
In the Millworkers Learning Centre, upstairs from the Gallery, honoured Indigenous
educators, dancers, and musicians will share teachings and presentations throughout
the day. Among those participating are Dan Kohoko, Mitch Case, Zac Thiffault, Amanda
Fox, Tony Belcourt, Crystal Martin and David Serkoak.
Back by popular demand will be the vendors Frybread Queen and Turtle Lodge Trading
Post.
Also visit reconciliationthroughart.ca