Sepia image of a young Mohawk woman in 1660s Indigenous dress standing in a field of long grasses, gazing off to the left. There's a stand of pine trees and cloudy sky in the background.
Sepia image of a young Mohawk woman in 1660s Indigenous dress standing in a field of long grasses, gazing off to the left. There's a stand of pine trees and cloudy sky in the background.
Photo: Kaitlyn Yott in Les Filles du Roi. Urban Ink, 2023.

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between a female French settler & Mohawk siblings in 1665 Quebec.

Photo: Kaitlyn Yott in Les Filles du Roi. Urban Ink, 2023.

Film Screening: Les Filles Du Roi

PAST EVENT: One night only – Thu, Sep. 19, 2024: Join the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre for a special screening of Les Filles du Roi, a Canadian musical drama directed by Corey Payette. In 1665 Quebec, a French fille du roy forms bonds with a Mohawk woman & her brother in the fur trade. A unique look at the colonization of Canada – a powerful story of friendship, resilience & cultural exchange – with a stunning musical score. Rated PG.