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A collective that aims to challenge the dominant understanding of Montreal's identity.
Je suis Montréal is a platform that aims to challenge the dominant understanding of Montreal and Quebec identity in order to give a sense of belonging to all Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous and People of Color (QTBIPOC) regardless of their color, language, culture, orientation, gender, and religion. Our goal is to bring forward those who have been historically excluded and often forgotten through art projects, discussions, and panels on themes such as social inclusion, engagement, identity, and belonging. We believe that art can be used as soft power to change our cultural and social fabric.
Throughout our journey, we have cultivated a rich tapestry of projects, specializing in storytelling that delves into themes such as racism, Montreal's intricate history, questions of identity, and the sense of belonging. Our goal is to vividly portray the diverse composition of Montrealers and the multifaceted realities they inhabit.
In recognizing culture as a referential point, we have a responsibility not to create absence or misrepresentation, as dominant narratives too often do. Indeed, historical erasure due to white supremacy, patriarchy, capitalism, gender binaries, colonialism, and ableism is a form of violence, and we wish to construct a narrative imagining different forms of liberation and empowerment through art.
