(October 23, 2020) Founded in 1921 by David Ross McCord, the McCord Museum of Canadian History is located in Tiohtià:ke/Montréal, Quebec. The museum’s vast collection contains photographs, manuscripts, as well as examples of textile and artisanal work that brings a detailed texture to Canadian history. This essay will highlight some of the many fine pieces of Indigenous work in the museum’s collection. (Unfortunately, the makers of these pieces are all unknown, leaving the highly skilled artists in history’s shadow.) In addition to its physical gallery, the McCord, as a research and public education museum, regularly features Indigenous work, both as part of its permanent collection and in temporary exhibitions. Although the physical museum is currently closed, the museum is regularly hosting online events. Their next event, on October 28, features guest speakers Helmer Joseph and Elisa C. Rossow, discussing the influence of luxury materials on textile artwork. More information can be found here:
https://www.musee-mccord.qc.ca/en/activities/fashion-creators-textiles/