平特五不中
In a relaxed setting, various Montreal personalities are invited to share their vision and passion for the city. This is a privileged moment for students from here and elsewhere who can freely discuss with these actors of change contributing to the development of Montreal. Foodies beware: the classic Montreal bagel with cream cheese is offered to fill a small hunger! This bilingual lecture series is organized by the Quebec Studies Program and the Quebec Studies Student Association (QSSA) of 平特五不中, with the support of CIRM. These short lectures are open to all and are offered five to six times a year, depending on the current program.
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Past Events
Cyclorama, a discussion on language et sur les liens entre les communaut茅s artistiques francophones et anglophones
November 4, 2022 (Virtual event)
A bilingual panel on the play Cyclorama, co-hosted by (平特五不中 / Le D茅lit) and Elissa Kayal (CIRM employee / 平特五不中), and moderated by our member Erin Hurley (CIRM / 平特五不中), along with Laurence Dauphinais and Antoine Yared, who discussed the issues at the heart of the play, including the links between the French and English-speaking arts communities.
The recording of the discussion is available here.
Discovering the Peter-平特五不中 District Through the Lens of the Community Council
October 25, 2022 (Virtual event)
A discussion on the history and mission of the , moderated by our member Mary Anne Poutanen (CIRM / 平特五不中) and Megan Uderian (平特五不中). St茅phane Febbrari, the director of the Council was present to discuss the social issues at the heart of the neighbourhood and the Council's action plan for the coming year.
The recording of the discussion is available here.
Making a Community Driven Project a Reality: The Museum of Jewish Montreal
March 23, 2022 (Virtual event)
A discussion with Zev Moses, Executive Director of the Montreal Jewish Museum. Co-hosted by Mary Anne Poutanen (Quebec Studies Program) and Samuel Jachir (平特五不中).
No one could stop this train: A conversation with Michael P. Farkas
March 16, 2022 (Virtual event);
A discussion with Michael P. Farkas (Chair of the Black History Month Roundtable, Director of Youth in Motion and Coordinator of the children's arts program Club 脡nergie). The event was co-hosted by Mary Anne Poutanen (Quebec Studies Program) and Vadime St-Cyr (平特五不中).
Youth as Decision Makers
November 23, 2021 (Virtual Event)
Collaboration between CIRM, the 平特五不中 Quebec Studies Student Association, the 平特五不中 Quebec Studies Program, and the 平特五不中 Institute for the Study of Canada (MISC). The event was co-hosted by professor 脡ric B茅langer (CIRM / 平特五不中) and Quebec Studies student Mohammad Mansoor, and featured a discussion with Samantha Reusch, the Executive Director of .
Food Justice in Montr茅al
November 4, 2021 (Virtual Event)
A bilingual discussion on poverty and food insecurity in the city with Nathalie Bouchard, general director of the (CRACPP). Through its work in food security and its fight against food waste, this centre contributes to the improvement of the living conditions of its members and to the defence of fundamental human rights. This event was co-hosted by Piers Young (Quebec Studies Student Association, 平特五不中) and Mary Anne Poutanen (CIRM / Quebec Studies Program, 平特五不中).
Democratic life and citizen participation in Montreal
March 17, 2021 (Virtual event)
A bilingual discussion with Dominique Ollivier, President of the Office de consultation publique de Montr茅al (OCPM). Moderated by Angelo Robert (QSSA, 平特五不中 U.), Emilie Doumbe Mandengu茅 (Department of Political Science, 平特五不中 U.) and Daniel B茅land (Department of Political Science and Institute of Canadian Studies, 平特五不中 U.).
Anglo Montreal Literature and Publishing
December 4, 2020, 12:00-13:00 (Virtual event)
A conversation about the various contextual, structural and social challenges facing the English-language publishing industry in Montreal. Moderated by Marie Leconte and Angelo Robert (平特五不中 QEA), with Linda Leith (), , Antoine Tanguay (), Lori Schubert ().
The Montreal Theatre Scene
October 22, 2020, 11:00-12:00 (Virtual event)
Conference moderated by Professor Erin Hurley and Ana茂s L茅pine-Lopez () with Quincy Armorer (), Eda Holmes (), Jean-Simon Traversy () and Sylvain B茅langer ()
The Quebec and Montreal music scene: a look at some issues and realities
September 16, 2020 (Virtual Event)
Virtual discussion as part of the "Montr茅al vu par..." series with Jess Reia (CIRM 2020-2021 BMO Fellow), Clerel, Marie-Julie Desrochers, Dan Seligman and Jean-脡tienne Sheehy.
Montreal as seen by Fabrice Vil
February 3, 2020, 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (CIRM, 680 Sherbrooke Street West, 8th floor)
Conference by , founder and president of , a coaching organization that works to break the cycle of poverty and give young people the skills they need to succeed in life. The discussion focused on the value of sports coaching as a tool for human development.
Montreal as seen by Richard D. Daneau
November 19, 2019, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. (Armstrong Pavilion, 3420 McTavish Street)
Conference by , Executive Director of , a charitable organization that recovers food donations and essential products to distribute them to community organizations on the island of Montreal. Mr. Daneau discussed the dynamics surrounding food security in Montreal, as well as Moisson Montreal's role as a charitable actor.
Montreal as seen by Eda Holmes
October 24, 2019, 11h45-13h (CIRM, 3438 rue McTavish, salle 100)
Lecture by , Artistic and Executive Director of .
Montreal as seen by Matthew Pearce
October 22, 2019, 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (CIRM, 3438 McTavish Street, Room 100)
Lecture by Matthew Pearce, President and CEO of the , an organization that works with homeless people to find lasting solutions to homelessness. Mr. Pearce discussed his career path and permanent solutions to eradicate homelessness, among other things.
Montreal as seen by Anne-Marie Jean
March 28, 2019, 12:00-1:00 pm (平特五不中 Arts Building, room 210)
Conference by Anne-Marie Jean (President of the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Qu茅bec) on the occasion of the Francof锚te at 平特五不中.
Montreal as seen by Marie-Jos茅e Parent
February 12, 2019, 12:00-1:00 pm (CIRM, 3438 McTavish Street, Room 100)
Conference by , Councillor at the City of Montreal and responsible for the file on Aboriginal reconciliation, moderated by V茅ronique Leblanc (Association des 茅tudiants en 茅tudes qu茅b茅coises [A脡Q]) and Mary Anne Poutanen聽(CIRM members; lecturer, 平特五不中's Quebec Studies Program)
Montreal as seen by Alice Miquet
February 7, 2019, 12:00-1:00 pm (CIRM, 3438 McTavish Street, Room 100)
Conf茅rence d', Pr茅sidente du Conseil Jeunesse de Montr茅al.
Montreal as seen by Cathy Wong
January 31, 2019, 12:00-1:00 pm (CIRM, 3438 McTavish Street, Room 100)
Lecture by , President of the City of Montreal, moderated by V茅ronique Leblanc (Association des 茅tudiants en 茅tudes qu茅b茅coises [A脡Q]) and Val茅rie-Anne Mah茅o聽(CIRM member; postdoctoral researcher, Department of Political Science, 平特五不中).
Montreal as seen by Micha毛l Theimer
January 29, 2019, 12:00-1:00 pm (CIRM, 3438 McTavish Street, Room 100)
Conference by Micka毛l Theimer, photographer and founder of .
Montreal as seen by Lili-Anne Pere拧a
January 15, 2019, 12:00-1:00 pm (CIRM, 3438 McTavish Street, Room 100)
Lecture by Lili-Anne Pere拧a, President and Executive Director of , moderated by St茅phan Gervais (CIRM Scientific Coordinator) and Saeesh Mangwani (平特五不中 Student Association).
Montreal as seen by Suzanne Lareau
November 27, 2018, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. (CIRM, 3438 McTavish Street, Room 100)
Conference by Suzanne Lareau, CEO of .
Montreal as seen by Marie-脠ve Bordeleau
November 20, 2018, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. (CIRM, 3438 McTavish Street, Room 100)
Conference by Marie-脠ve Bordeleau, Commissioner for Relations with Aboriginal Peoples for the City of Montreal.
Montreal as seen by Allison Hanes
November 13, 2018, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. (CIRM, 3438 McTavish Street, Room 100)
Lecture by Allison Hanes, columnist for The Gazette.
Montreal as seen by the executive committee of the Quebec Studies Students Association
November 6, 2018, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. (CIRM, 3438 McTavish Street, Room 100)
Conference of the Executive Committee of the Quebec Studies Students' Association moderated by Mary Anne Poutanen聽(CIRM member; lecturer, Quebec Studies Program, 平特五不中).
