Noir et Fier (Black and Proud)

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Noir et Fier (Black and Proud)

A series of public events | An initiative by Wilgis Agossa co-produced by Théâtre Cercle Molière

 

This February, in honour of Black History Month, Wilgis Agossa brings back the second edition of the Noir et Fier (Black and Proud) initiative in the TCM gallery. A long-time dream, this exhibition revisits a part of Black history. Each week you can participate in an event that will allow you to learn about and celebrate Black culture and the people and identifying as Black in our communities. Like last year, Théâtre Cercle Molière will once again host a photo exhibit which will explore a new world, questioning the need for inclusion and the notion of belonging. Stay tuned, more details will be announced soon!

More details available in French at exponoiretfier.com

 

With the new exhibition Noir et Fier (Black and Proud) at Théâtre Cercle Molière, Wilgis Agossa talked with us about the events and the theme of this edition.

Guest: Wilgis Agossa

Animation : Florent de Vellis

Audio editing: Yanick LaRoche

Visual design: Arielle Morier-Roy

In collaboration with Envol91FM.

 

Conference – Metissages : a duality of identity

Friday February 3 from 10 am to 12 pm | Canadian Museum for Human Rights (Classroom) | Livestream

Accueil francophone in collaboration with Réseau en immigration francophone du Manitoba invite you to participate in a conference-debate on February 3, 2023 at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The conference will be held under the theme Metissages : a duality of identity.

Panelists: Barthélémy Bolivar, Nina Condo, Janelle Delorme, Lacina Dembélé, Lise Gaboury-Diallo

More information (French only)

 

Exhibit Opening Event

Sunday February 5 from 2 pm to 6 pm | TCM Foyer

 

Sharing Circle

Wednesday February 8 from 5 pm to 7 pm | TCM Foyer
In an effort to connect with members of our communities, TCM invites you to a series of Sharing Circles with members of the Union nationale métisse Saint-Joseph du Manitoba. Come and share your experiences and knowledge to grow together.

 

Artisanal Market

Friday February 10 from 5 pm to 8 pm | Saturday February 11 from 10 am to 5 pm | Canadian Museum for Human Rights (Buhler Hall)
On February 10 and 11, 2023, the first Noir et Fier (Black and Proud) Craft Market will be held at the Museum of Human Rights. Come and discover black artisans and their work as well as other vendors from the black community who will promote their products. The market is an opportunity for you to discover the richness of Black culture in craftsmanship but also to get gift ideas for your friends and family members.

Registration form for a booth

 

Sharing Circle & SLAM

Wednesday February 15 from 5 pm to 7 pm | TCM Foyer
In an effort to connect with members of our communities, TCM invites you to a series of Sharing Circles with members of the Union nationale métisse Saint-Joseph du Manitoba. Come and share your experiences and knowledge to grow together.
 
SLAM Contest (French only)
Theme: Métissage

Send your texts to administration@la-liberte.mb.ca by January 22 and get a chance to win many prizes during the Slam evening.

The contest is open to all, regardless of culture.

Get your pens ready!

SLAM Contest (in French) 

 

Play Reading : Pokou by Dieudonné Niangouna

Monday February 27 at 7 pm | TCM Foyer | In French

• Interpreted by Aminata Touré
• Duration : 1 hour

Synopsis : The play is inspired by the story of Pokou, an Ashanti princess who, around 1770, led the Baoulé people from the territory of present-day Ghana to that of present-day Ivory Coast. Princess Pokou must cross the Comoé River with her people to escape from the enemies who are chasing them.

 

Closing Celebration

Tuesday February 28 from 6 pm to 9 pm | TCM Foyer

To close the 2nd edition of Noir et Fier in style, you are invited to a festive evening of music and tasting.

 
 

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Wilgis Agossa

After his arrival to Canada from Benin over ten years ago, Wilgis Agossa has integrated himself by embracing Manitoban culture and accepting of his neighbors’ differences. This is what Noir et Fier (Black and Proud) conveys: an open door on inclusion through the sharing of stories, cultures, voices. Each face, like thousands of others, looks for its own space on that log by the fire, to get to know each other and to share their story. So that it becomes part of common history.

 

“I wish that the time is now for all of us, regardless of our backgrounds, to break down barriers. It is time to make room for our neighbors and to recognize in the other a brother, a sister, a friend, a neighbor. Noir et Fier (Black and Proud) is an exhibit that represents who I am from a cultural and historical perspective, but also gives visibility to others whose stories may resonate with each of us.” – Wilgis Agossa