Between words and movement, the same dynamic connects body and voice, as well as places of encounter and exploration. Conversations, workshops, resonances — so many ways to think about and experience the collective.
November 22
Community Conversation on Well-Being
From 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Completely FREE, open to everyone — don’t miss out!
Black Healing Centre
2100 Av. de Marlowe, suite 449, Montreal, H4A 3L5 | Station Vendôme
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FIMO MITCHELL Fimo Mitchell is a meditation teacher, writer, and podcast host. After sixteen years in China, where he taught meditation, he returned to Montreal in 2019 and began hosting group meditation sessions in his apartment. This initiative led to the creation of the organization, When The Village Meditates in 2020. The author of three books — Pastel Remembrances, Kingston’s Return, and Lost or Found? — Fimo also hosts a weekly podcast of the same name, offering ten minutes of guided meditation followed by five minutes of reflection. |
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PHILIPPE KOFFI Philippe Koffi is a coach, accredited mediator (IMAQ), and certified trainer in nonviolent communication (PSSM). With extensive experience working alongside Montreal families, he is dedicated to strengthening human relationships, easing conflicts, and nurturing resilience. His attentive listening and deep respect for others create spaces for dialogue and collective peace. Guided by hope and a commitment to shared well-being, he helps individuals and communities transform tension into serenity. |
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MARA DUPAS Mara Dupas is a multidisciplinary artist based in Tio’tia:ke / Mooniyang (Montreal), whose practice weaves together writing, dance, and performance. Through a sensitive and critical approach, they explore the intersections of body, memory, and storytelling, grounding their work in Afrodescendant and queer lived experiences. Their creations, including Olympia 2.0, Dépi temps (Tangente), and FANM (Phénoména, OFFTA), delve into themes of desire, lineage, and identity. Their writings, featured in Moveo magazine and Zinc journal, extend this ongoing search for a hybrid language. |
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SANGWN Jean-Édouard Pierre-Toussaint, also known as Sangwn or Darq, is a prominent figure in Tiohtià:ke (Montreal), rooted in Côte-des-Neiges and shaped by his Haitian heritage. For over 26 years, he has been deeply involved in community work while pursuing an international dance career. As a performer, judge, youth mentor, event coordinator, and community worker, he bridges social engagement and artistic creation. Through his work, he powerfully carries the voices of his community and embodies a living legacy that extends far beyond his neighborhood |
November 28
From 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
CCOV
(3rd floor) 1881 Saint-André, Montreal, H2L 3T9 | Station Sherbrooke
Dance workshop with Sarah Elola · 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
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Digging into the afrodescendant art of living and inheritance, let’s activate and tap into our inner natural superpowers as human beings that help us survive adversity and hardship and even transform them. Solo dancer and choreographer Sarah Elola specialises in contemporary African dance and is dedicated to highlighting Black cultures. She offers programs and workshops for all ages. Her creations — solo pieces, youth projects, and visual works — weave together resistance, resilience, and transcendence, guided by the strength and beauty of her roots. Free and open to everyone |
Freestyle workshop with Sangwn · 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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Exploration of vulnerability through freestyle dance/inhabited movement and connection to oneself. Jean-Édouard Pierre-Toussaint, also known as Sangwn or Darq, is a leading figure in urban dance in Tiohtià:ke (Montreal). He has built an international career spanning Montreal, Europe, the United States, and Africa. His artistic approach combines discipline with a deep sensitivity to emotion and connection with the audience. Renowned for his ability to merge improvisation, endurance, and emotion in his performances, Sangwn embodies unwavering determination and carries forward an authentic, powerful legacy. Free and open to everyone |
