Displayed in this central display case is a dress and other items belonging to Autumn Peltier, a First Nations activist who has spoken to the United Nations on the issue of water rights.
Across are several dynamic works of art from indigenous creators.
Things are changing. One step at a time.
The next thematic area looks at Quebec and Francophones in Canada as a whole. The Quiet Revolution as it is called is a social movement that took hold in Quebec and very much transformed life in the province.
Part of that was the monumental projects of Hydro-Quebec.
European readers will recognize these two. The artist Herge gave this drawing to the workers at the Manic-5 site during his visit in 1965.
More signs of the influence of Hydro-Quebec, including a record, a book, a button, and even a team named for the Manic project.
Quebec's music scene has flourished for decades. Several musicians are displayed here.
Now these are worthy things to pay attention to! Thank you William. Aloha to you
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DeleteThe indigenous art looks very interesting.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteA great exhibit, I like the art and the dress. Take care, have a great day and happy new week!
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteThank goodness we live in a bilingual country. May the French language and culture thrive forever.
ReplyDeleteI agree.
Delete...indigenous people has always gotten the short stick.
ReplyDeleteTrue.
DeleteLove that dress! A beauty!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
DeleteCostumes maketh a man!
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteWhat a wonderful museum that is.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteGood to see more recent events are included in the museum. Before you know it the tractor/truck convoy blockaide will be there!
ReplyDeleteI hope not. I utterly despised that trash.
DeleteGreat to see the First Peoples being honored in the exhibit and also great to hear French language is being honored ~
ReplyDeleteand recent events a treasure ~
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Thank you!
DeleteAs it should, Quebec has had their influence on Canada.
ReplyDeleteA big influence.
DeleteWe seem to have left Quebec just as the Quiet Revolution was getting underway. It was unintentional. The move was for economic reasons.
ReplyDeleteThat was the way.
DeleteI wonder if native activist Autumn Peltier is any relation to South Dakota native activist Leonard Peltier?
ReplyDeleteIf there is, very, very distant. But I imagine it would have been brought up by now.
DeleteInteresting post once again. I liked the picture with the girl. Acceptance and coexistence.. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
DeleteA lot of interesting material.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteWater rights is a big issue with Maori here and I can understand why.
ReplyDeleteIt's big here.
DeleteI like the Tintin&Milou painting. Read all the comic books as a kid.
ReplyDeleteIt never seemed to catch on here.
DeleteI love TinTin Hergé
ReplyDeleteHerge had a big influence.
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