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Help newcomers develop a sense of civic engagement and get involved in their host society through training and group activities. Building autonomy, skills, and networking.
Community Life Activities15 services
Civic Participation
Public consultations, civic engagement spaces for 18-35 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.
Recreational Activities
Introduction to sports and recreational activities for better understanding of Quebec culture, while creating a space for intercultural exchange based on sharing skills and knowledge.
Communicate and Participate
Series of oral communication workshops, public speaking and civic engagement for Francophones.
Getting to Know Quebec
Information sessions on Quebec's history and culture to help newcomers learn about and better understand Quebec culture in order to develop their sense of belonging to their host society.
Living Through Quebec Winter Workshop
Session to equip newcomers with tips on how to dress and protect themselves against the cold, and learn about winter activities in Quebec.
Environmental and Community 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 histories and journeys of the communities that make up Montréal's sociocultural fabric as well as the impact of citizen movements on Montréal life.
Exploring the World of Theatre
Series of workshops to develop oral and written expression in French through theatre.
French Practice
Series of workshops aimed at strengthening French language skills through oral expression on various topics.
French Through Culture
Workshops promoting the use of French through cultural mediums (e.g., poetry, comics, music, dance...) with cultural facilitators.
Intercultural Café
Activities offering an opportunity for volunteer engagement and networking for newcomers through presentations on topics they are passionate about.
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, primarily around issues that hinder the integration of newcomers.
Intercultural Celebration
Festive activity promoting intercultural exchanges around prepared meals, their stories and cultures.
Intercultural Meetings1 services
Intercultural Pairing
Social and linguistic bridge between newcomers and Quebecers, fostering reciprocal relationships of sharing and friendship. It helps break isolation, deconstruct prejudices and create lasting bonds between cultures and communities. It allows newcomers to practice French and better understand their living environment, while offering Quebecers an opening to other cultures and realities.
Volunteering
Get involved! Volunteer opportunities: administrative work, event reception, workshop co-facilitation, interpretation, childcare support and session organization.
LGBT+ Community Life1 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 establish meaningful social connections and break isolation.