Kahnawà:ke thawennakerá:ton tánon thotehiá:ron ne Russell Delaronde (Ronwahawíhtha). Ráton nónen ónkwe eniontkátho ne nahò:ten raráhstha, aiá:wens tóhsa nék ahontkátho tsi ióhskats ne kaienthó:sera tánon ne kontí:rio ne raia’taktóntie, nék tsi ne óni ahoti’nikonhraién:ta’ne tsi rontkáthos tsi rorihowá:nen tsi Kanien’kehá:ha nahaia’tó:ten. Nónwa wenhniseraté:nion tsi niiohstorátie, thretáhkhwa tsi iah tiótkon tetewatkáthos tsi nahò:ten kéntons ne shaoié:ra tewatká:was. Ráton tóka’ tenhsatenonhwerá:ton tsi niióhskats ne karonta’shón:’a, o’kén:ra, tánon ne ohné:kanos, enwá:ton ki’ kanó:ron nahò:ten entewaweientéhta’ne.
May 17 – June 21, 2025
Reception: Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Russell Delaronde (Ronwahawíhtha) : Tiohnhéhkwen – The Instruments that Sustain Life
Curator: Aaron Rice
Galerie Shé:kon
5826 St-Hubert, 2nd floor
Tiohtià:ke / Mooniyang / Montréal (QC) H2S 2L7
Russell Delaronde (Ronwahawíhtha) was born and raised in Kahnawà:ke. He hopes that when people view his artwork, they not only notice the beauty he captures in the flora and fauna of his surroundings, but also understand that they are glimpsing his essence as a Kanien’kehá:ka person. In today’s fast-paced world, he believes we often overlook the meaningful connection that nature offers. He suggests that by appreciating the magnificence of trees, soil, and waters, we can learn valuable teachings from them.
Aaron Rice is a multidisciplinary artist of Kanien’keha:ka and Scottish ancestry. His work combines the mediums of printmaking, video projection, textiles, installation and sculpture. He holds a BFA (2025) in visual arts from Emily Carr University of Art and Design.
Galerie She:kon, which means “hello” in Kanien’kéhà, focuses on showcasing solo exhibitions by up-and-coming Indigenous artists and curators. The Contemporary Native Art Biennial (BACA) would like to thank the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) for their financial support.
