Meet with Jocelyn Sioui to discuss Mononk Jules

The Museum and Éditions Hannenorak invite you to immerse yourself in Indigenous literature! This meeting—of the series New Chapter hosted by Samuel Rainville—encourages listening to allow you to enter Jocelyn Sioui literary world.
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Mononk Jules

There are stories in every family that leave traces for generations, micro-myths that remain in the family microcell. We maintain them like a fire in a slow-burning stove, adding a log from time to time.

Mononk Jules tells the story of Jules Sioui, a Wendat who shook up Canadian history before sinking into an enormous hole in family and historical memory. In his attempt to understand how history is written (or how it is not written), the author finds himself facing a colossus with feet of clay.

Activity—presented as part of the 10th anniversary of the Salon du livre des Premières Nations, of the exhibition Indigenous Voices of Today: Knowledge, Trauma, Resilience and the Museum’s 100th anniversary—in French followed by a discussion with the public in French and in English.

Jocelyn Sioui

Actor, playwright and puppeteer, Jocelyn Sioui pulls the short and long threads of the story of his enigmatic great-uncle, an Indigenous hero of the 20th century.

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Free activity, in French, presented on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 6 p.m.
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: J. Armand Bombardier Theatre at the McCord Museum
Limited seating, reservation required.
Vaccination passport required for this activity.
Billetterie Weezevent

New Chapter Meetings

The Museum and Éditions Hannenorak invite you to immerse yourself in Indigenous literature! This series of encounters with Indigenous authors encourages listening to allow you to enter their literary worlds.

Excerpts will be read before the discussion between the audience and the author. The events offer a moment to relax, develop your curiosity, deepen your knowledge and meet Indigenous writers.
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