Get involved and connect
Helping new immigrants become active citizens by getting involved in Quebec society through training and group activities. Building autonomy, skills and social networking.
Activities in the Community15 services
Citizen Involvement
Public consultations, citizen involvement opportunities for 18 to 35 year olds, information sessions on volunteering.
Sociocultural Activities
Activities to introduce Quebec cultural venues (e.g., theatre, orchestra, museum...) as well as creative experiences to facilitate cultural integration.
Activities to Do in Your Free Time
Introduction to sportive and recreational activities for a better understanding of Quebec culture. Opportunities for intercultural exchanges based on the sharing of knowledge.
Communicate and Participate
Series of workshops on oral communication, public speaking and citizen involvement for French-speaking participants.
Le Quebec, je connais
Information sessions on the history and culture of Quebec. Helping immigrants discover and better understand Quebec culture to develop their sense of belonging to their new country.
Workshop on How to Enjoy Winter in Quebec
Session to equip newcomers with tips on how to dress and protect themselves against the cold, and learn about winter activities in Quebec.
Environment and Volunteer-Themed Activities
Educational activities on environmental issues that encourage social involvement of newcomers to better adapt to their new environment.
Guided Tours of Montréal
Activities to discover the history and journeys of the communities that make up Montreal's sociocultural population. The impact different citizen actions have on Montreal life are also examined.
Exploring the World of Theatre
Series of workshops to develop oral and written expression in French through theatre.
Practicing French
Series of workshops to improve French language skills through oral expression on a variety of topics.
Learning French Through Culture
Workshops promoting the use of French through cultural expressive forms (e.g. poetry, comics, music, dance...) with cultural mediators.
Intercultural Discussions
Activities offering an opportunity for volunteering and networking for immigrants through the presentation of topics which highly interested them.
Week of Action Against Racism (SACR)
Activity organized as part of SACR to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Quebec Intercultural Encounters Week (SQRI)
Festive activity promoting intercultural exchanges, mainly around issues that interfere with the integration of immigrants.
Intercultural Celebration
Festive activity promoting intercultural exchanges around prepared meals, their stories and cultures.
Intercultural Meetings1 services
Intercultural Twinning
Social and linguistic program bringing newcomers and Quebecers together in a relationship of sharing and friendship. It helps build lasting connections between cultures and communities, prevents social aloneness and prejudice. It allows immigrants to practice French and better understand their environment, while introducing Quebecers to other cultures and realities.
Volunteering
Get involved! Volunteering opportunities: administrative work, event registration, workshop co-facilitation, translating, daycare support and session organizing.
Lesbian, Gay, Binary, Trans + (LGBT+) Community1 services
Specific program for LGBT+ individuals. Through conversation and various activities, we offer spaces for better understanding of the host society and yourself. Mutual aid network, intercultural activities and social activities. Free and confidential. Community drop-in childcare (6 months - 5 years) available upon request.
Social Activities
Outings, coffee meetings and other activities to build meaningful social connections and reduce loneliness.