Intercultural Encounters Month

Throughout Quebec, a wide variety of activities will take place to highlight the importance of encounters and sharing among Quebecers of all backgrounds during Quebec Intercultural Encounters Week, which will run from November 2 to 8 under the theme “Le Québec en commun.” The goal is to highlight the significant contribution of citizens of all backgrounds to community life in Quebec through dialogue and intercultural understanding, and to showcase the positive impact of immigration and diversity on Quebec’s development.

In Vaudreuil-Dorion, organizations are joining forces with the City to celebrate intercultural relations throughout the month of November through a rich and varied program of events, made possible thanks to financial support from the ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration du Québec.

Program

A movie night centered on intercultural encounters and dialogue, presented by the La boîte lumineuse Film Club

Monday, November 2, 7 p.m.
Auditorium at école secondaire des Échos

Screening of the film Kaïros. Through this inspiring feature film, the audience is invited to discover stories from here and elsewhere that foster dialogue, openness, and cultural exchange.

Shared Memories: A Vibrant Exhibition of Stories, Objects, and Life Journeys

Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Musée régional de Vaudreuil-Soulanges

The museum is offering a series of “memory stations” spread throughout various spaces, where visitors can move about freely and engage with participants on various topics in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Story: How Chocolate Grows (for children ages 5 to 11)

Saturday, November 7, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Municipal Hub, Rivière-des-Outaouais Hall

Registration required

Intercultural Evening on Textile Arts Hosted by the Vaudreuil Farmers' Circle

Tuesday, November 10, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Édifice de la Croisée

A gathering of community members from immigrant backgrounds and the host community who share an interest in the textile arts: weaving, knitting, sewing, quilting, and embroidery.

Interactive Play: Le soleil n’oublie aucun village

November 24, 25, 26, or 30
École secondaire des Échos

A play presented by Quiproquo Théâtre aimed in particular at promoting civic engagement, intercultural dialogue, and raising awareness of issues related to racism, inclusion, and diversity.

*Activity for students at école secondaire Les Échos

An Evening with Dominique Anglade

Wednesday, November 25, 7:30 p.m.
Opticentre St-Jean-Baptiste

Dominique Anglade, a Quebec politician and writer of Haitian descent, will be visiting Vaudreuil-Dorion for an inspiring discussion about her life story and her book *Ce Québec qui m’habite*.

Intercultural Game Night Organized by the Maison des jeunes

Monday, November 27, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Édifice de la croisée

Facilitating intercultural board games from here and abroad (such as the Moroccan game Parchi and the African game Mancala) for a teenage audience.

La Cinquième Saison de la Saison des rencontres

25, boul. Don-Quichotte, L’Île-Perrot
(Contact the organization for the date and time.)

Organized by COMQUAT, this event brings together stories and flavors to be discovered and shared among citizens from diverse cultural backgrounds and long-time residents to celebrate inclusion.

Immigration Stories to Discover

Behind every immigration story is a person, a set of experiences, and a story to tell. To mark Intercultural Encounters Month, residents of Vaudreuil-Dorion are sharing their stories in a series of video profiles. They invite us to get to know them and to discover, through their eyes, the diversity of experiences that enrich our community.