An interpretive journey with 6 stops and 1 treaty
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Photo: Caroline Bergeron<\/p>\n
Within its own premises, Pointe-\u00e0-Calli\u00e8re is offering a unique interpretive route through the \u00c9peron building, the archaeological crypt, and Fort Ville-Marie. From one station to the next, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the events that led to the signing of the treaty and to appreciate its historical significance. A perfect way to immerse oneself in the spirit of the place and the peace process.<\/p>\n
Designed around the theme of \u201cmaking alliances,\u201d the tour consists of markers that each evoke a key stage in the Great Peace process: Making Peace, Exchanging, Agreeing, Moving Forward, Negotiating, Committing, Keeping One\u2019s Word.<\/p>\n
In certain places, the text is enhanced with an interactive element or video featuring testimonials on the subject of peace. These individual contributions highlight various perspectives on this event:<\/p>\n
Andr\u00e9 Dudemaine. Innu, cofounder of Land InSights. He has been working to promote and revive the arts and cultures of Indigenous peoples for the past thirty-five years. One of the main instigators of the tricentennial commemoration of the Great Peace of Montr\u00e9al of 1701.<\/p>\n
Caroline Monnet. Multidisciplinary artist of Anishinaabe and French ancestry. Her work celebrates dialogue, reconciliation, coexistence, and the transmission of knowledge; named an artist for peace in 2025.<\/p>\n
Taiaiake Alfred. Kanien\u2019keh\u00e1:ka intellectual from Kahnawa\u2019ke. His work is focused on ancestral teachings and cultural restoration, and he has published four scholarly books on Indigenous governance.<\/p>\n
Jennifer Obomsawin. Political scientist of Wendat and W8banaki origin. She works at the political and diplomatic levels to represent Indigenous interests and trains the next generation to exercise their leadership.<\/p>\n
Alain Beaulieu. Specialist on the history of relations between Indigenous peoples and Europeans. He is the co-author of a reference work on the Great Peace of Montr\u00e9al of 1701.<\/p>\n
The tour concludes with the exhibition of the treaty itself in a space conducive to appreciation.<\/p>\n
The Great Peace of Montr\u00e9al: a major diplomatic event<\/p>\n
To this day, the Great Peace of Montr\u00e9al remains one of the most important diplomatic gatherings in the history of North America! The Governor of New France, Louis Hector de Calli\u00e8re, played a central role in the negotiations, alongside the great Wendat diplomat Kondiaronk, known for his political influence and oratorical talent.<\/p>\n
However, the challenge was huge. It had an extraordinary continental dimension, given the geographical provenance of the participants, the number of Indigenous ambassadors who came to Montreal (around 1,300), and the number of nations involved (38). The agreement brought lasting peace for nearly 60 years.<\/p>\n
The spirit of place at Pointe-\u00e0-Calli\u00e8re<\/p>\n
The archaeological remains of Fort Ville-Marie (1642-c. 1670) and the Calli\u00e8re estate (1688-1765) are located on the site of Montreal\u2019s birthplace. Archaeological discoveries made in recent decades have unearthed objects that bear witness to the gathering. Wampum beads have been found in the soil, as well as fragments of peace pipes. The presence of material culture relating to diplomatic activities is a significant indicator of the site\u2019s political function.<\/p>\n
June 20 to September 20, 2026
For more information, visit:\u00a0www.pacmusee.qc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n