Hot Moms and Kings: A Burlesque Fundraiser
May
11
7:00 PM19:00

Hot Moms and Kings: A Burlesque Fundraiser

Mother’s Day is the special time of year when you get to celebrate your first best friend, and the person you always turn to when you need advice. Mother’s Day is also a great time to show your love for your mom, and for all the other wonderful women in your life.This is also a charity event: 50% of the net income will be donated to The NATIVE WOMEN'S SHELTER OF MONTREAL ( http://www.nwsm.info)Therefore, if you’re looking for a way to show your mother, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, girlfriends, how special you think they are; but in a unique way, this is the show for all of you: HOT MOMS & KINGS BURLESQUE!Tickets price & raffle optionsPre- Sale: 20$ ( before Eventbrite fees)
Regular Price: 25$ ( before Eventbrite fees)
At the door: 30$For every CA10$ per ticket , you'll be entered into the draw for 1 raffle ticket.
For every CA 25$ per ticket, you'll be entered into the draw for 5 raffle tickets
For every CA 30$ ticket, you'll be entered into the draw for 10 raffle tickets.
You can also get two additional raffle options at the venue!
IMPORTANT: NO REFUNDS. This is a charity event!

https://fb.me/e/4lUvEcYwJ

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MMIWG2ST/FFT2EADA Vigil MTL
Oct
4
6:00 PM18:00

MMIWG2ST/FFT2EADA Vigil MTL

Route
Beginning: Cabot Square
End: walking on Sainte-Catherine to Place du Canada
NO MORE GENOCIDE!
Wednesday , October 4th 2023, 6pm join us for the 18th Annual Memorial Vigil for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Trans and Two-Spirit People in Tiohtiá:ke (Montreal). A vigil will be held at Cabot Square followed by a march to Place du Canada

We encourage you to bring your drums and visuals

Speakers:
Traveling Spirit Drums
Sarah Carriere as MC
Elder Delbert Sampson
Stephanie Brazeau
Irene Qavavauq
Angela Ottreyes
Shirley de Wind
Cheryl McDonald

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MARCH FOR MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN, GIRLS, TRANS AND TWO-SPIRIT PEOPLE Wednesday, October 4th 2023, 6:00pm STOP THE VIOLENCE! On October 4th 2023, join us for a Memorial and March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Trans and Two-Spirit People in Tiohtiá:ke (Montreal). Too many Indigenous families have lost their loved ones to colonial violence. Many Indigenous women, girls, trans and Two-Spirit people wonder if they will be next. This can’t go on. In 2019, the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls was published (https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/). Now is the time to take action. To honour the recommendations on how to stop the genocide against Indigenous communities. We refuse to allow the countless hours of testimony and knowledge that thousands of Indigenous people poured into the inquiry go to waste. We have all the information we need. Let’s join to mobilize and honor the lives of those who are no longer with us. It’s an opportunity to learn from activists and elders, and to be inspired to action by the songs and performances of Indigenous artists. This event is organized by the Iskweu Project: (a project of the Native Women's Shelter of Montreal) that aims to reduce and ultimately eradicate the number of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (including trans and Two-Spirit). Montreal. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This event takes place on unceded Indigenous lands.
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MARCHE POUR LES FEMMES, LES FILLES, LES TRANS ET LES PERSONNES SPIRIT AUTOCHTONES DISPARUES ET ASSASSINÉES. Mercredi le 4 octobre, 18h00 ARRÊTEZ LA VIOLENCE! Joignez-vous à nous pour un mémorial et une marche pour les femmes, les filles, les personnes trans et 2spirit autochtones disparues et assassinées à Tiohtiá:ke (Montréal). Trop de familles autochtones ont perdu des êtres chers à cause de la violence coloniale. De nombreuses femmes, filles, personnes trans et bispirituelles autochtones se demandent si elles seront les prochaines. Cela ne peut pas continuer. En 2019, le rapport final de l'enquête nationale sur les femmes et les filles autochtones disparues et assassinées a été publié (https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/). Il est maintenant temps d'agir. Honorer les recommandations sur la façon d'arrêter le génocide contre les communautés autochtones. Nous refusons que les innombrables heures de témoignages et de connaissances que des milliers d'Autochtones ont consacrées à l'enquête soient gaspillées. Nous avons toutes les informations dont nous avons besoin. Unissons-nous pour nous mobiliser et honorer la vie de ceux qui ne sont plus avec nous. C'est une occasion d'apprendre davantage des militants et des aînés, et d'être inspiré à prendre de l'action par les chansons et les performances d'artistes autochtones. Cet événement est coorganisé par le Projet Iskweu : (un projet du Foyer pour femmes autochtones de Montréal) qui vise à réduire et ultimement éradiquer le nombre de femmes et de filles autochtones disparues et assassinées (y compris trans et 2spirit). RECONNAISSANCE TERRITORIALE Cet événement se déroule sur des terres autochtones non cédées.

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National Gathering on Unmarked Burials: Supporting the Search and Recovery of Missing Children
Sep
6
to Sep 8

National Gathering on Unmarked Burials: Supporting the Search and Recovery of Missing Children

The identification of unmarked graves and burial sites of Indigenous children at former Indian residential schools has caused us all to reflect on Canada’s history and the truth of this troubling past. On June 8, 2022, Kimberly Murray was appointed as Independent Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites associated with Indian Residential Schools.

The Special Interlocutor will work closely and collaboratively with Indigenous leaders, communities, Survivors, families and experts to identify needed measures and recommend a new federal legal framework to ensure the respectful and culturally appropriate treatment and protection of unmarked graves and burial sites of children at former residential schools.

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Indigenous Fridays
Jul
7
to Aug 18

Indigenous Fridays

  • 2330 Sainte-Catherine Ouest Montréal, QC, H3H 1N2 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Indigenous Fridays are back again this summer at Cabot Square!

Indigenous artists and performers will be hosting workshops and concerts at the square from 1-4pm EVERY Friday starting July 7th-August 18th. All events are FREE and open to the public!

As part of the Cabot Square Project, Indigenous Fridays are a fun and impactful way to engage with our neighbours and establish relationships between communities that hold space for Indigenous cultures and legacies!

Photo Credit: James Saganash

Performers Pictured: Scott Sixkiller Sinquah and Sonny Sinquah

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Les vendredis autochtones sont de retour cet été au Cabot Square !

Des artistes et des interprètes autochtones organiseront des ateliers et des concerts sur la place, de 13 h à 16 h, TOUS les vendredis, du 7 juillet au 18 août. Tous les événements sont GRATUITS et ouverts au public !

Dans le cadre du Cabot Square Project, les Indigenous Fridays sont un moyen amusant et efficace de s'engager avec nos voisins et d'établir des relations entre les communautés qui font de la place aux cultures et aux héritages indigènes !

Crédit photo : James Saganash

Artistes photographiés : Scott Sixkiller Sinquah et Sonny Sinquah

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National Indigenous Peoples Day - Free Concert
Jun
21
2:30 PM14:30

National Indigenous Peoples Day - Free Concert

POP Montreal, Nakuset & The Native Women's Shelter of Montreal / Resilience Montreal present:

Buffalo Hats Singers
Shauit
Scott Sinquah
Mattmac
Cris Derksen
Beatrice Deer

Soapstone carving workshop by Simiuni Nauya

Wednesday June 21, 2023
Cabot Square
doors 2:30 pm | show 3:00 pm
FREE!

Accessibility: Cabot Square is at ground-level and is stroller-friendly and wheel-chair accessible.

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Spirit Walk 2023
Jun
10
1:00 PM13:00

Spirit Walk 2023

SAVE THE DATE AND REGISTER FOR THE NWSM’S 9TH ANNUAL SPIRIT WALK!

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We are excited to invite you to once again walk with us in solidarity with the Native Women’s Shelter of Montréal for the 9th annual Spirit Walk on June 10, 2023 on Mount Royal at 1pm. The event will take place rain or shine.


Similar to past years, Spirit Walkers are invited to raise pledges in the weeks leading up to the Spirit Walk and then we will all gather together to walk or wheel on Mount-Royal in support of the Indigenous women and children who access the Shelter.


This year our theme is healing, growth and new life. The money raised will go towards a healing retreat, culturally appropriate workshops meant to empower, heal and offer tools to move forward as well as for Maison Miyoskamin and Saralikitaaq Centre. 


Visit our campaign page to register, donate, and for more information.

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MARCH FOR MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN, GIRLS, TRANS AND TWO-SPIRIT PEOPLE
Feb
14
6:00 PM18:00

MARCH FOR MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN, GIRLS, TRANS AND TWO-SPIRIT PEOPLE

Tuesday, February 14th, 2023, 6:00pm STOP THE VIOLENCE! On February 14th 2023, join us for a Memorial and March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Trans and Two-Spirit People in Tiohtiá:ke (Montreal). Too many Indigenous families have lost their loved ones to colonial violence. Many Indigenous women, girls, trans and Two-Spirit people wonder if they will be next. This can’t go on. In 2019, the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls was published (https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/). Now is the time to take action. To honour the recommendations on how to stop the genocide against Indigenous communities. We refuse to allow the countless hours of testimony and knowledge that thousands of Indigenous people poured into the inquiry go to waste. We have all the information we need. Let’s join to mobilize and honor the lives of those who are no longer with us. It’s an opportunity to learn from activists and elders, and to be inspired to action by the songs and performances of Indigenous artists. This event is organized by the Iskweu Project: (a project of the Native Women's Shelter of Montreal) that aims to reduce and ultimately eradicate the number of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (including trans and Two-Spirit). Montreal. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This event takes place on unceded Indigenous lands.
Route:
Beginning Atwater and Saint-Catherine (next to the old forum)
End: The Baie, Saint-Catherine

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Feb
8
4:00 PM16:00

The Iskweu Project: Addressing the MMIWG2ST+ Crisis in Montreal with Tanisha Gallichon

  • Strathcona Music Building, Room C-204 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Office of Indigenous Initiatives is hosting Tanisha Gallichon, Project Coordinator of the Montreal-based Iskweu Project, for its 2023 Winter Speakers Series.

Tanisha will present a talk on the Iskweu Project’s work addressing the MMIWG2ST+ crisis in Montreal. The talk will take place at the Strathcona Music Building, Room C-204 (555 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal).

The Iskweu Project, based out of the Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal, seeks to provide immediate assistance to families and loved ones in the event that an Indigenous woman or girl (trans, Two-Spirit) goes missing.

Its aim is threefold:
(1) reducing the number of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (trans, Two-Spirit) in Quebec;
(2) offering support and ensuring adequate response from institutions when someone goes missing; and
(3) reducing barriers in accessing support. Read more about the important work taking place at the Iskweu Project here.

To learn more about and register for the talk, please visit the Office of Indigenous Initiatives' website: https://www.mcgill.ca/.../iskweu-project-addressing...

February 14th marks the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Trans and 2-Spirit People (MMIWG2ST+). Join the Iskweu Project at their annual MMIWG2ST+ march in Montreal on February 14th. You can find the Facebook event here: https://fb.me/e/2kjw6Akzt

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Rally in Solidarity with Winnipeg
Dec
17
1:00 PM13:00

Rally in Solidarity with Winnipeg

Hundreds of mourners are expected to honour the lives of the Marcedes Myran, Morgan Harris, Rebecca Contois, and Mashkode Bizhiki. It is shameful that the Winnipeg police refuse to search the Prairie Green landfill, where 2 of the women’s bodies are believed to be. We stand in solidarity with the devastated families of the victims and hope that justice, accountability, and action will come swiftly.   

“Winnipeg Police Services’ refusal to search the landfill is another way of them saying – we aren’t interested in reconciliation. I have trouble with believing that if these women were white, the landfill search wouldn’t already be wrapping up. That’s why rallies like this are important, this is a MMIWG issue, it’s an Indigenous issue. If they won’t take action, communities will.”  -Tanisha Gallichon, Iskweu Coordinator         

“We are outraged that the 231 calls to justice have not been implemented and our women are still going missed and are being murdered. When will this change?” -Na’kuset, Executive Director

Speakers to be announced. The Travelling Spirit Drum Group will be present to perform in honour of the fallen sisters.

We encourage you to bring candles, posters, and drums. If you have a red dress to bring and put on display, please bring it!

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Every Child Matters - Truth and Reconciliation Day 2022
Sep
30
1:00 PM13:00

Every Child Matters - Truth and Reconciliation Day 2022

On September 30th, we will be holding our 2nd annual march to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In honour of the children discovered in mass graves, residential school survivors and their families we invite all community members, organizations, and students to join us and learn from our powerful speakers. We will also hold a moment of silence in honour of those who recently passed away at James Smith Cree Nation, Saskatchewan.

We encourage you to wear an orange shirt and bring your drums.

The confirmed speakers so far are Ellen Gabriel (Katsi'tsakwas), Grand Chief Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer, Chief Jessica Lazare, Ben Geboe, Steve McComber, and Elisapie Isaac.

Here is the route for the September 30th march, that begins at 1:00pm:

Gathering point around the Monument George-Etienne-Cartier.
- Walk south on Parc to Sherbrooke.
- Turn right onto Sherbrooke.
- Continue along Sherbrooke until Metcalfe.
- Turn left onto Metcalfe.
- Continue south on Metcalfe until Boulevard René-Lévesque
- Gather around the former Macdonald Monument at Place du Canada, between Metcalfe and Peel, south of René-Lévesque.

The Native Women's Shelter of Montreal is proud to partner with POP Montreal. The first 50 people to donate a minimum of $20 to Resilience Montreal will receive a free ticket to DJ Shub and Drezus show later that evening at Piccolo Rialto.
https://www.resiliencemontreal.com/en/donate

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