Nikamu Mamuitun II : Chansons rassembleuses

Co-presented with Alliance Française Ottawa

Since 2017, Nikamu Mamuitun, or “Songs That Bring Us Together,” has celebrated the collaboration and creativity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists, offering a space where song becomes a powerful vehicle for unity and sharing. Born from a dream shared by Alan Côté of the Festival en chanson de Petite-Vallée and Florent Vollant, this project brings together singer-songwriters from diverse backgrounds, supported by mentors and an inspiring artistic direction.

Following a memorable first edition, a new cohort is preparing to meet audiences. Mimi O’Bonsawin (Abenaki, Ontario), Sandrine Masse (Wendat, Wendake), Pako (Atikamekw, Manawan), Willows (Métis from the Red River, Manitoba)—along with three non-Indigenous artists—Mariko (Sainte-Émilie-de-l’Énergie), Velours Velours (Sainte-Anne-des-Monts/Trois-Rivières), and Luan Larobina (Latino-Gaspésienne, Douglastown)—will join their voices to create a shared repertoire.

Under the musical direction of Ivan Boivin-Flamand (Atikamekw, Manawan) and the artistic direction of Guillaume Arsenault, this new cohort will bring to life an album recorded at Makusham Studio, as well as a brand-new show, premiered in Petite-Vallée in the fall of 2025, before embarking on a tour.

Through exchange and transmission, Nikamu Mamuitun brings the meeting of cultures to life and celebrates the richness of musical fusion. A powerful and authentic show