A strong sense of belonging within a group motivates active participation and collective problem-solving. Despite this, a significant number of Canadians, approximately one-third, report a weak connection to their local community. The forging of social identity in Quebec is deeply rooted in its narrative and history. By nurturing belonging we also nurture our national identity and social cohesion.

To progress toward true equity in our society, it's imperative that marginalized individuals have a seat at the table, their voices heard, and actively engage in civic participation. By involving BIPOC from diverse backgrounds and empowering them with decision-making roles, we create a platform for meaningful contributions to social change, transcending traditional political channels and fostering a sense of everyday citizenship.

The narratives we construct and consume play a determining role in our political choices, the way we conceive the world and our interpersonal interactions. It becomes essential to disrupt dominant historical perspectives in order to foster emancipatory thinking and understanding. In this process of transformation, we need to break out of the beaten track and embrace knowledge that has previously been neglected.

Art functions as a method for collective mobilization and resistance, acting as a medium that can disrupt the normative order of the status quo. It provides a platform for new subjectivities and understandings. This approach shifts agency away from institutions, empowering ordinary people to create meaningful change and challenging the colonization of the imagination.