Diona Macalinga

Dec 3, 2023 | montreal.citynews.ca | Diona Macalinga

The stories of Filipinos in Montreal are front and centre in a new interactive exhibition. Over the last three years, the collective Pulso Ng Bayan gathered stories from the Filipino community in Montreal as part of an archival project. The interactive exhibition "Maglala: Weaving Our Webs of Home" features articles of clothing, photos, videos, and sounds connected to a Filipino person's experience with various parts of Montreal.

Nov 26, 2023 | montreal.citynews.ca | Diona Macalinga

The Royal Canadian Legion in Roxboro hosted a Christmas craft fair over the weekend to raise money as it continues to work towards full restoration from last year's fire. The Legion in the West Island is raising funds to buy new appliances. Martin Bruyere, president of RCL branch 234 (General Vanier), says a new stove and fridge would complete the restoration of their kitchen - an essential step to hosting dinners and other social events with the community again.

Nov 25, 2023 | montreal.citynews.ca | Diona Macalinga

Construction is officially underway for the Kahnawà:ke Cultural and Arts Centre, west of Montreal, after Saturday's ground-breaking ceremony. The centre will be a cultural gathering place for the community, with the goal of promoting the Mohawk language and culture. "You don't know how long we've been waiting for this moment to get here," said Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer, the Grand Chief of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke,"This is going to be a legacy project for future generations.

Nov 17, 2023 | montreal.citynews.ca | Diona Macalinga

For 32 years, Shield of Athena has been a safe haven for many women and children of family violence in Montreal and Laval. The non-profit will be celebrating its anniversary with the unveiling of their new Second Step Shelter in Laval and an expansion of services at their emergency shelter, Athena's House. "There is a very big need for second step resources," said Melpa Kamateros, the executive director at Shield of Athena.

Nov 16, 2023 | montreal.citynews.ca | Diona Macalinga

Over the course of 11 days, image+nation's film festival will be featuring 175 2SLGBTQ+ movies from around the world in Montreal's Cinéma Impérial. "We're here, we're queer, and we make fantastic cinema!" said Kat Setzer, director of programming at image+nation. From Nov. 16 to 26, the event aims to celebrate queer art and culture. Montrealers get to discover unique, yet universal experiences lived by ordinary people and celebrities of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.