Fo Niemi is the executive director of the Centre for Research-Action on Race Relations (CRARR). He recommends a selection of five films and books that informed his vision of diversity, specifically of intercultural and intergenerational relations.

Rito Joseph tries to promote greater knowledge about the history of Montréal’s black communities through his work as a conference speaker and guide. He recommends four works that encourage dialogue on the fight against racism and discrimination.

Nakuset, a woman of Cree origin, is the executive director of the Native Women’s Shelter of Montréal. She recommends four works of literature, film and music that encourage dialogue on the fight against racism and discrimination towards Aboriginal people.

Actor and author Elkahna Talbi is also known as a spoken-word artist who goes by the name “Queen Ka.” Talbi recommends four books that encourage dialogue on the fight against racism and discrimination.

Diverses Syllabes founder and publisher Madioula Kébé-Kamara has helped promote the inclusion of minority voices on the literary and cultural scene. She recommends four books that promote dialogue on the fight against racism and discrimination.

To liven up the winter, Montréal is once again holding a snowman contest. The success of this event will surely snowball: Every time it snows, you get another chance to shine as a sculptor.

Journalist and filmmaker Mohamed Lotfi, a Quebecer of Moroccan origin, has made the rehabilitation of incarcerated people a central part of his life’s work. He recommends four books that encourage dialogue on the fight against racism and discrimination.

Every spring, every summer, the green and blue patrols travel across the city to raise awareness of environmental issues. Easily recognizable by their green or blue polo shirts, the squads encourage the public to take actions to protect the environment.

LocoMotion is a digital platform that facilitates bike and car sharing in Montréal’s neighbourhoods. Its objective is to reduce our dependence on individual and polluting methods of transportation and make our neighbourhoods pleasant places to live.

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