La Pocatière, January 20, 2026 – La Boîte interculturelle invites the public to the Intercultural Forum – Who gets to participate (the Forum will be held in French), an event for reflection and dialogue to be held on March 28 at the Musée québécois de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation, located at 100, 4e Avenue, La Pocatière (G0R 1Z0).
In a context where issues of mobility, belonging, identity, and cultural coexistence are more than ever at the heart of social debates, this forum offers a space to think together about the movement of people, ideas, cultures, and narratives.
The forum will bring together panelists from a variety of backgrounds, whose experiences and expertise will fuel a discussion rooted in today’s realities:
- Marie-Thérèse Landry, co-founder of a slam and poetry collective in Acadia and executive director of the Provincial Council of Cultural Societies.
- Caroline Russell, intercultural liaison officer at the Service aux personnes immigrantes (SAPI) in Kamouraska.
- Phylomène Zangio, founder of the Conseil provincial des personnes d’ascendance africaine du Nouveau-Brunswick (CPPAANB).
- Caroline Marcoux-Gendron, associate professor in the Department of Music at UQAM and postdoctoral researcher in arts management at HEC Montréal.
- Magalie Lefebvre, teacher-researcher at Cégep de Rivière-du-Loup and lecturer at UQAR and the University of Moncton.
- Destiny Tchéhouali, associate professor of international communication at UQAM. Holder of the Quebec Research Chair in AI and Francophone Digital Technology and co-holder of the UNESCO Chair in Communication and Technologies for Development (awaiting official confirmation).
The forum will be moderated by Éric Trudel, who will guide the discussions and facilitate dialogue between the panelists and the audience.
In addition to the discussions, the forum will feature:
The Blanket Exercise, an immersive and powerful experience designed to raise awareness of the history and realities of First Peoples, created by KAIROS Canada and adapted by Uashashkutuan.
A concert, Akawui, presented at La Baleine Endiablée
This event is made possible thanks to the support of (partners confirmed to date):
Government of Canada, Quebec Ministry of the French Language, SAPI Kamouraska, Quebec Museum of Agriculture and Food, Motel Le Martinet, and La Baleine Endiablée.
Practical information
Date: March 28, 2026
Location: Musée québécois de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation
Audience: Open to all
All activities are free of charge.
The complete program will be announced shortly.
Because what circulates connects us, this forum invites us to move forward together, through listening, recognition, and dialogue.
IN BRIEF
La Boîte interculturelle
La Boîte interculturelle designs unique projects where arts and creativity become levers for dialogue and social transformation between artists and rural communities. It supports and accompanies artists and organizations throughout the process.
Our actions are rooted in simple but powerful values. They remind us every day why we do what we do and, above all, how we want to do it.
Openness
For us, every encounter is a source of richness. We focus on what brings us together and what we have in common.
Collaboration
Together, we want to create experiences in a spirit of sharing and respect.
Humanity
Because every encounter counts, we cultivate listening, kindness, and respect in all our collaborations.
Creativity
Imagining, daring to innovate, and bringing new possibilities to life is our greatest strength.
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CONTACT
For further information, please contact :
CANADA
Nathalie Lévesque
La Boîte interculturelle | boiteinterculturelle@gmail.com
