MEMORIES

Reading Club Workshop – Eat, Read, Love: Women in the Spotlight

On the occasion of International Women’s Rights Day, the Mange, lis, aime reading club invited participants to an enriching moment of literary exchange and discovery.

Les Lettres chinoises by Ying Chen, a Canadian author of Chinese origin, was featured.

A captivating workshop celebrating women through literature!

In Alternative Mode was a unique Q&A event highlighting artists from Montréal’s 2ELGBTQIA+ communities who have forged their own paths in the artistic and cultural world.

By sharing their experiences, challenges, and successes, these creators offered a powerful and authentic testimony to the diversity of possible paths within Québec’s cultural landscape.

On July 10, 2025, our first guest was Safia Nolin! Oh yes! Hosting and moderating the event was none other than Henri-June Pilote.

On August 21, 2025, CJEMCV hosted an evening of artistic discoveries, marking the conclusion of two creative residencies offered to artists from 2ELGBTQIA+ communities.

Program:

“On va jouer à un jeu” – Gabriel·le Lepage (Singer-Songwriter), Marie Line Mwabi Bouthillette (Dramaturgical Director), Samuel Décary (Performer)
A subversive theatrical private performance led by a trans protagonist, exploring intimacy, romantic and sexual relationships with precision and intensity, while highlighting systemic transphobia and transmisogyny. The presentation included a reading of excerpts followed by a discussion with the artists and Victoria Legault, Executive Director of ATQ (Aide aux trans du Québec).

“The Sacred Genders – En acte et en image” – FrankieB
An immersive performative installation combining poetry, photography, and autofiction to honor queer and racialized trans narratives. In an atmosphere that is both gentle and political, FrankieB weaves connections between tenderness, memory, and the reclamation of bodies, inspired by their zine The Sacred Genders. A vibrant, ritualistic work to experience in the presence of the artist.

Discussions, exchanges, collective reflections
A moment to gather, listen, question, and feel—within a caring, inclusive, and engaged space.

Whether you are an art enthusiast, an ally, a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, or simply curious, this evening offers an open door to essential and daring artistic practices. Come celebrate queer art in all its power and plurality.

Creative Unblocking Workshop with Noémie Sauvageau
A workshop to slow down, feel, create… and leave with concrete tools to nurture one’s personal or artistic practice. Free, but registration required!

Led by Noémie Sauvageau, the workshop invited anyone with a queer experience—that is, a relationship to reality lived at the margins, whether due to limitations, decisions, values, or stances—to inhabit a caring space where free expression, sensitive resonance, and self-exploration are encouraged.

Muay Thai is a complete discipline combining technique, strength, and physical conditioning. Participants learned the basics and techniques of Muay Thai, including punches, kicks, knees, and elbows, through technical exercises, padwork, and partner drills.

The class was open to both beginners and those with prior experience. Its goal was to improve fitness, coordination, technique, and self-confidence in a structured and respectful environment.

For its first Christmas Market edition, Quartier Jeunesse welcomed about fifteen Montréal artisans.

It was the perfect moment to find unique gifts and support emerging artists!

Dozens of people came to purchase a variety of products such as clothing, jewelry, art and illustrations, candles, body care products, and much more!

Werk-it: 2ELGBTQIA+ Job Fair is a must-attend open-house event dedicated to promoting inclusion, equal opportunity, and professional development.

When? November 27, 2024, at CJEMCV. This event brought together employers, job seekers, and community organizations for a day of networking, learning, and growth. Participants explored career opportunities, engaged in enriching consultations, and built meaningful connections in an inclusive and welcoming environment.

The very first edition of Community on Stage: Art in the Service of Social Connection

For the first time, the Ville-Marie Borough joined forces with CJEMCV to present Community on Stage, a free outdoor show held in July at Cabot Square. This initiative featured seven original performances, aimed at a family audience and carried out by emerging young artists from downtown.

For many of the artists, it was their first experience performing in a public space and their first participation in the borough’s cultural programming. This festive, unifying event highlighted emerging talent while energizing the public space.

On March 19, 2024, CJEMCV presented the 6th edition of the Antisalon de l’emploi, an extraordinary networking event 100% dedicated to jobs in the social economy and community action (ÉSAC) sector, with strong social and environmental impact. Bringing together 55 young job seekers and 14 employers, the event fostered rich, relaxed exchanges in a creative, immersive setting. The warm atmosphere, inspiring conferences, and fluid format allowed young people to build confidence in networking while discovering an exciting sector.

CJEMCV was proud to present a special edition of TRASH & TREASURE, a festive four-hour workshop dedicated to creating unique costumes, designed specifically for members of Montréal’s 2ELGBTQIA+ communities. Leading up to Pride, this event was the perfect opportunity to design a flamboyant, committed, handmade look using second-hand materials and recycled elements.