Our Team
Culture as a force for rapprochement
Passionate about the richness of cultures and committed to promoting living together, Nathalie Lévesque is the founder and director of La Boîte interculturelle, an organization dedicated to building bridges between communities through art, education and collaboration in rural areas. She is eager to explore and is captivated by the richness that animates our planet.
Nathalie is a visionary and pioneer in her field, with a career enriched by international experience, notably in Morocco. She continues to inspire and motivate others to celebrate cultural diversity as a strength and source of mutual enrichment.
Creative, visionary and deeply humanist, Nathalie Lévesque continues to demonstrate that art and culture are powerful tools for bringing people together, sparking dialogue and building inclusive communities.
Nathalie Lévesque
Founder and Executive Director
Athina Lavoie – Volunteer Emerita (and Founding Pillar)
Athina has been working alongside Nathalie since 2016 and helped launch La Boîte interculturelle in 2018. She gave La Boîte everything she had: ideas, creativity, communications, and above all, patience. But now she has decided to take a step back. We get it.
We’ve chosen to keep her photo here because Athina played a crucial role in our organization’s journey. Quite simply, we wouldn’t be where we are today without her.
Thank you for everything.
Our Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of La Boîte interculturelle isn’t just a board of directors… it’s a gang of passionate people who put their heart, expertise and energy into our projects.
True allies who help us make our ideas shine, here, elsewhere… and sometimes where we least expect it!
Faces and Voices of La Boîte
Ryunosuke Yamazumi
Originally from Japan, Ryunosuke Yamazumi is a multidisciplinary circus artist who has diversified and perfected his skills over the years.
At the age of 22, he made the bold decision to move to Quebec to train and specialize in circus arts at the École de Cirque de Québec. Although he doesn’t speak a word of French, he has an irresistible desire to become a circus artist.
Ryu has since developed an artistic expertise in balloon juggling, Chinese mat and tree balancing acts.
He took part in training courses to develop his skills in the complementary fields of theater, dance and singing.
Ryunosuke collaborates and contributes to numerous artistic projects and has taken part in many international festivals.
Ryu’s performances have won him numerous prestigious awards around the world. He is now recognized by his peers as an artist of great skill and ability, but also for his creativity and humanity.
His perseverance over the past 25 years is unquestionable. Also a singer and musician, Ryunosuke Yamazumi is a circus artist full of passion and talent. He now wishes to pursue his professional path by creating a new show that will enable him to develop his sensibility, highlight his culture and Japanese origins, and demonstrate his artistic excellence.
Become a La Boîte ambassador
For several years now, La Boîte interculturelle has been thrilling local communities with artistic and human projects that bring cultures together and celebrate diversity.
Why not become an ambassador?
Your role is simple, but your impact is far-reaching: you spread the word about our initiatives, gain visibility, expand your network and join an inspiring, committed community.
Why become an ambassador?
- Promoting cultural plurality
- Supporting meaningful projects
- Join a passionate and caring community
What’s in it for you?
Visibility in our newsletter and networks, opportunities to participate in our projects, and the pride of contributing to a movement that connects art, cultures and communities.
To submit your application :
Send your cover letter and your CV à [email protected].