Ciné-Échange | Matimekush
Free activity
In presence of guests
Québec cinema
Sessions
| Friday, 17 April | 18:00 | Baobab - café de quartier |
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Join us for the screening of the film Matimekush by Guillaume Sylvestre and take part in a discussion about the film.
Synopsis : Matimekush is a village of 700 people located next to Schefferville. Situated north of the 55th parallel and inaccessible by road, it has welcomed members of the African community on its ancestral lands for over a decade. In this frozen desert stands Kanatamat School, where nearly the entire teaching staff comes from Africa. How can two peoples, seemingly worlds apart, come together through this new model? Despite many differences, both groups are brought together by a strong sense of community and by the striking similarities in the challenges they continue to face. With determination, African teachers strive to build meaningful and lasting relationships with their students, helping them stay on the right path while fully respecting their origins and culture. The documentary follows the often difficult development of these special connections, as each person seeks, in their own way, to overcome the traumas of their history.
Free activity
This activity is presented by the Service d’aide aux Néo-Canadiens (SANC).
Réservation | Ciné-Échange - Matimekush | Baobab / FCMS 2026
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Presented film:
Guests
María Paula Sánchez Marín Interim Coordinator of ICI-Sherbrooke
María Paula Sánchez Marín is a social communicator and journalist specializing in organizational communication. Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, she has been living in Sherbrooke for four years. She coordinates the Instance de concertation en immigration (ICI Sherbrooke) where she is also Project Officer – Communications and Events. Passionate about intercultural engagement, she contributes to initiatives that foster dialogue and collaboration among communities and partners. She also works at Carrefour Accès Loisirs supporting newcomers in their integration. María Paula is particularly interested in projects that promote inclusion, participation, and stronger community connections.
Will attend:
- Friday, 17 April | 18:00 - Baobab – café de quartier