Collective resonances
For equitable access to music
in vulnerable social situations
Téléjournal – Radio-Canada Info – Segment culturel – Nabi-Alexandre Chartier
MISSION
To promote the benefits of music and cultural activities among vulnerable or marginalized populations, making them a vector for social inclusion.
MUSIC AS A VEHICLE FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION
Our Collective Resonances project responds to the need for social inclusion of vulnerable and/or marginalized people, who face challenges of integration and belonging. The benefits of music are considerable and particularly transformative for populations in vulnerable situations. That is the core reason we organize accessible, participatory music workshops.
Music builds bridges between cultures because it transcends language barriers. This is what we regularly observe: participants develop self-confidence, create meaningful bonds and develop a sense of belonging as soon as they engage in the musical experience.
Furthermore, music offers empowering opportunities, generating moments of pride, recognition, and accomplishment between participants and artists, breaking down social barriers and prejudices.
According to many social intervention experts, music contributes to:
- developing a sense of belonging and cohesion in a diverse community;
- boosting self-esteem and confidence in one’s abilities;
- facilitating cultural and social integration;
- creating a safe space for emotional expression during periods of transition and recovery.
FRANCISATION ACTIVITIES FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS
A two-stage action plan to promote the inclusion of newcomers.
Workshop: intimate performance and discussion
- Duration: 60 minutes;
- Repertoire chosen to discover Quebec and Canadian culture;
- Fluid communication between newcomers and artists made possible by a host specialized in francisation;
- Exchange about the diverse cultures of participants’ countries of origin.
Ticket donations
Following the meeting, participants are invited to attend a concert by the artists in their region, along with their families, free of charge.
30 workshops and 1,500 tickets donated across Quebec during the 2025-2026 season.
ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE CULTURE
FOR PEOPLE WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS
Pilot project to promote cultural experiences as a sane option for emotional management and social reintegration.
Workshop: intimate performance and discussion
- Duration: 60 minutes;
- Repertoire chosen to arouse various emotions;
- Exchange facilitated by a specialized host;
- Discussion of emotions related to the musical experience.
Ticket donations
Following the meeting, participants are invited to attend a concert by the artists in their region, free of charge, and to share their experience following the performance.
10 workshops and 300 tickets donated across the province of Quebec during the 2025-2026 season.
Qualified Collaborators
Valérie Milot, born in Trois-Rivières, is a sought-after soloist who performs regularly with renowned orchestras. She has an impressive discography, as well as frequent appearances on stage, radio, and television. A harp professor at the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal, she was the first harpist in nearly 100 years to win the Prix d’Europe in 2008.
Stéphane Tétreault, born in Montreal, is a cellist acclaimed both for his striking virtuosity and for the emotional depth he brings to his playing. With an impressive list of awards and distinctions to his credit, he demonstrates exemplary technical mastery and passionate interpretation that captivates audiences, confirming his place as one of the great talents of his generation.
Catherine Perrin, born in Quebec City, is a well-known radio and television host. She currently hosts “Feu Vert”, a Sunday program about the environment on ICI Première. A musician and writer, Catherine is also an advisor and host for Ma Parole!, a cultural mediation organization that works with Anémone 47 to offer French language activities to adult immigrants
Julie Laferrière, Executive Director and co-founder of Ma Parole! Médiation culturelle, took the leap into the media world, where she has been working for over twenty years. She has been a cultural columnist for Radio-Canada’s Première Chaîne and has appeared on camera in two documentary series on TV5. Since 2019, she has been working as a cultural mediator.