KANPE / Artists for Peace and Justice

On June 8 2019, at the Ritz-Carlton in Montreal took place a dual foundation for Arcade Fire’s Haiti relief foundation KANPE and Toronto based Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ). Together, they raised over $250,000. The most sought after bids were private dinners by Chef Paul Toussaint of Montreal restaurant Agrikol. On that same night, Arcade Fire was awarded by APJ for their great work in Haiti with KANPE, co-founded by bandmate Regine Chassagne. 

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BAYO 2019 – Montreal

On Friday March 8, Michael Brun presented BAYO at Fairmount Theatre. A sold-out concert awaited  by many. Not only did he bring a festive Haitian vibe to Montreal, but his positive energy and generosity on stage spread into the audience. 

 

To the sound of featuring artists; Anie Alerte, 

Paul Beaubrun, Ayiiti, J.Perry, Mikaben, Boukman Eksperyans and Rara Del Poze, the crowd was electrified dancing to the rhythm and chanting along.

 

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Jouvens Fondation (2018)

     

In late September, I traveled to Haiti with chef Paul Toussaint, of Agrikol to work with him on one of his projects. On our trip was also chef Jouvens Jean. He came to fulfill a mission. Jouvens got wind that ETFAG – Ecole Technique Frere Andre Guimond, located in La-Vallee-de-Jacmel was no longer receiving the funds to feed the students. 

  

Jouvens organized a task force. Chefs Paul and Melissa Francois joined without hesitation. It’s impressive to see the amount of work that goes into preparing a meal for close to 700 people. From running the errands to cutting vegetables and stepping out to go get the last-minute local spices. Everyone came together. 

  

I witnessed pure joy and excitement from the children. I was moved. Overwhelmed. I put my camera down and passed down the plates knowing that, that night, no one would go to bed hungry.

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  • Sylvio

    Couz mwen renmen travay la et mouvement an se youn bèl mouvement mwen ta renmen nou kontinyé l et pou nou Toujou kimbé l konsa..
    Keep going couz.ReplyCancel

  • Très enthousiaste de conatater t sensibilité à travers ton indéniable talent. Sait-on jamais, 2019 nous mènera peut-être sur des projets communs. Bonne continuité.
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Agitatrices (2018)

Agitatrices est une communauté de femmes qui ont choisi de placer l’empowerment au coeur de leurs actions. Carla Beauvais veut donner la parole aux femmes. Samedi dernier, c’est près d’une centaine de femmes qui ont participé au premier événement Agitatrices. Tour à tour, les panelistes invitées, des femmes confiantes et sensibles, ont raconté leur parcours, partagé leurs bons coups, leurs difficultés et leurs réussites. 

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