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25th anniversary celebrations of the First Nations Garden

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Dates
May 1 to October 5 2026
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All Day Event
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4101, rue Sherbrooke Est
Montréal, QC Canada
H1X 2B2

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Check out the anniversary programming marking the 25th anniversary of the First Nations Garden. Created in 2001, this space at Montréal’s Jardin botanique is both deeply symbolic and vibrantly alive. It pays tribute to the knowledge, cultures and relationships with the land of Indigenous Peoples.

Mark your calendar with these activities

May 5 | Red Dress Day: Some red dresses will be hung in a tree at the entrance to the Cultural Garden. This installation raises awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

 

August 9 | International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: Screening of a documentary on the challenges of preserving biodiversity and ancestral knowledge in Peru, followed by a discussion with Ingrid Hall, Professor of Environmental Anthropology from the Université de Montréal and Peruvian guests.

This day recognizes the rights of Indigenous Peoples and promotes respect for their cultural heritage and their traditions. It also highlights the challenges faced by Indigenous communities around the world.

Learn more about Indigenous Peoples

All summer | Guided tour – Introduction to the First Peoples of Québec Learn more about the First Nations and Inuit of Québec, their knowledge and ways of life.

All summer | Telling Our Story – The Territory: An exhibition exploring the deep connections between land and cultural transmission, as told by First Nations and Inuit.

June 27 to August 24 | The art of connecting First Peoples with nature: Discover in this guided activity how Indigenous Peoples of Québec use traditional arts to express themselves and connect with other living beings.

September 3 to November 1 | Gardens of Light: Experience a transformed First Nations Garden that invites gathering and celebration.

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Telling Our Story - The Territory
EVERYDAY - Explore this photo exhibition displayed along the pathways of the First Nations Garden at Montréal’s Jardin botanique.
The art of connecting First Peoples with nature
EVERYDAY - Come discover how First Nations Peoples use traditional arts to pay homage to the elements of nature, to tell their stories, to connect with others, and to ensure their health and well-being.

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