Panel discussion : Under the North Star: Art Revealing Black Presences in Brome-Missisquoi

Faire partie du Paysage (Being Part of the Landscape) is an artistic research project exploring the historical presence of Black communities in the Brome-Missisquoi region. Through residencies, events, an exhibition, and a publication, this project examines how traces of these communities are inscribed in the territory and collective memory.

Originally launched in 2021 by Emmanuelle Jacques and Anna Jane McIntyre, the project is now expanding with the participation of artists Andrew Jackson, Michèle Magema, Jean-Marc Superville Sovak, Aïda Vosoughi, and Stanley Wany. Together, they revisit the Lake Champlain Valley as a space of circulation and diaspora, revealing the networks and movements that have shaped its history. Their approach highlights the contribution of those who traveled the Underground Railroad of the North, inscribing their passage into the cultural and social fabric of the region.

The Black presence in Brome-Missisquoi dates back to the early days of colonization. Some people lived in slavery before being buried anonymously on a farm in Saint-Armand. Others found refuge here after fleeing the United States, guided by the secret trails of the Underground Railroad. This project aims to bring these stories back into the spotlight, inscribing them in the contemporary landscape in a spirit of commemoration.

Come and attend a round table that highlights and traces the complexity, importance, and splendor of this collaborative project.

Artists

Andrew Jackson, Emmanuelle Jacques, Michèle Magema, Anna Jane McIntyre, Jean-Marc Superville Sovak, Aida Vosoughi, Stanley Wany.