Gala Ô Mer Patrie 

As part of Black History Month, the President General of the Société Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Montréal (SSJB), Marie-Anne Alepin, in collaboration with the Member of Parliament for La Pointe-de-l’Île and Official Languages Critic, Mario Beaulieu, would like to highlight the exceptional contributions of Quebecers who have helped advance our society and strengthen the vitality of the French language by awarding an SSJB Recognition Medal and a Tribute Certificate from the MP.

We are pleased to invite you to our Ô Mer Patrie Gala, an evening of recognition to be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at Maison Ludger-Duvernay, located at 82 Sherbrooke Street West, Montréal.

Registration is required. Space is limited, please reserve early using the link provided.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Date: Friday, February 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Maison Ludger-Duvernay, 82 Sherbrooke Street West, Montréal, H2X 1X3

Program

5:30 p.m. – Doors open
6:00 p.m. – Welcome of guests
7:00 p.m. – Opening remarks – Presentation by Scott McKay and video by Harold Isaac on the theme
7:45 p.m. – Tribute to award recipients
9:30 p.m. – End of ceremony