Happening Youth – Prevention, Reimagined 4th Edition | Living Together

🌍 Happening Youth – Prevention, Reimagined

4th Edition | Black History Month (35th Edition)

Theme: Living Together 🤝
Date: Friday, February 6, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Audience: Youth aged 12–17 & partner organizations
Location:
📍 Maison des Jeunes L’Escalier Lachine
560 5th Avenue, Lachine, QC H8S 2V9

🏢 About the Event

The Happening Youth 4ed– Prevention, Reimagined ``Vivre ensemble``is a unifying and intergenerational event held as part of Black History Month. It aims to promote dialogue, inclusion, cultural pride, and youth engagement around issues of diversity, racism prevention, and living together.

✨ An initiative of Director Christelle Onomo Lopes, created in February 2023.

🤝 Organization & Partners

Organized by:
MDJ L’Escalier Lachine, Centre Multi-Ressource, La Théière – The Teapot

In collaboration with:
Concert’Action Lachine, La TRAIL

With the financial support of:
Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI)

🎯 Evening Program

🕓 2:45 PM – Doors Open

🗣️ 3:00 – 3:45 PM | Intergenerational Panel
Cross-Perspectives on Racial Realities in Quebec & Lachine
Conference, testimonials, and strategies to combat racism.
🎤 Moderator: Valérie Fillion, President of the Board of Directors of MDJ L’Escalier and committed entrepreneur.

✊ 5:45 – 4:00 PM | Youth Recognition Moment
Celebrating youth engagement against discrimination.

💃🏾 4:00 – 5:00 PM | African Dance Workshop
Led by Rootine Africa Danse – participatory workshop celebrating African culture and self-expression.

🌎🍴 5:00 – 5:45 PM | “Exotic Delights” World Tasting
A festive culinary experience celebrating global diversity.

🎶 5:45 – 7:00 PM | Celebration of Black Music
With DJ Vocalteknix – a musical journey from disco to contemporary sounds.
👗🕺 Dress in your favorite musical era!

🌈 Key Information

📌 Mandatory registration through partner organizations – Free - limited spaces
👶 On-site childcare available with a qualified educator for younger children.