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Maya Cousineau-Mollen publishes a second collection of poetry: Enfants du lichen
Our colleague Maya Cousineau Mollen has published her second collection of poetry entitled, Enfants du lichen. In this work, she finds her voice in memories of the land, her culture, and her roots, as well as in body memory and the atrophied memory of History. Join us in celebrating and congratulating Maya at the launch of her poetry book on Tuesday, June 14 at 5:30 pm at the McCord Museum Atrium. If you would like to have your book signed by Maya, now is your chance. Tu es née enfant de la toundra Moi je suis un pont fragile Tu parles au territoire, aux quatre vents Ce langage aux sonorités lointaines Ton visage ciselé de rides séculaires Raconte une légende de survivance Find out more about Maya and her latest work in articles published in both Le Devoir and Le Soleil (in French): https://www.ledevoir.com/lire/696954/poesie-marie-belisle-maya-cousineau-mollen-et-alycia-dufour-notre-selection-poesie-d-avril https://www.lesoleil.com/2022/04/24/maya-cousineau-mollen–de-la-colere-a-la-resilience-7272accfed11061b7de936a97d3e1dcc We congratulate Maya and wish…
Maya Cousineau-Mollen publishes her first collection of poetry
Our colleague Maya Cousineau-Mollen recently published her first collection of poetry entitled, “Bréviaire du matricule 082“, published by Éditions Hannenorak. Maya, EVOQ’s Inuit and First Nations Community Development Advisor, was already an established voice in Innu poetry, having participated in various readings as well as in Indigenous literary bingo events. Her poetry has also been published in Amun, a well-regarded collection of literary works by Indigenous writers. “Bréviaire du matricule 082“, was officially released on September 19 at the Euguélionne bookstore, at a special launch event that also featured Louis-Karl Picard-Sioui’s latest offering entitled, “Les visages de la terre“. The EVOQ team was proud to be present at this event and honoured to be able to share this evening of celebration and achievement with Maya, as well as obtain a copy of her book which sold out before the event concluded. We congratulate Maya and wish her continued success and…
Maya Cousineau Mollen’s work wins an Indigenous Voices Award
EVOQ is proud to announce that our colleague Maya Cousineau-Mollen has won an Indigenous Voices award in the French-language Poetry category for her collection, Bréviaire du Matricule 082 . Maya won the award ex-aequo with Marie André Gill who was recognized for her work, Chauffer le dehors. A great pan-Canadian recognition for our friend. Her home community, Ekuanitshit of the Innu Nation, also celebrated her achievement which shines a light on First Nations literature. The Indigenous Voice Awards were created in 2017 to support and nurture the work of First Nations and Inuit writers. They are intended to support Indigenous artistic communities and to resist the individualism of performance culture. As such, the Indigenous Voices Board of Directors strives to create opportunities for mentorship and creative collaboration among candidates, jurors and other members of the Aboriginal arts community, whenever possible. …
Alain Fournier and Maya Cousineau-Mollen participate at the 16th Syposium of CIÉRA
Centre interuniversitaire d’études et de recherches autochtones – CIÉRA April 26 will be a busy day for Maya Cousineau Mollen since she will be presenting along with Alain Fournier, Architecture, allied with a vision of reappropriation: By the built environment, ensure a first step of reconciliation in a healthy and culturally adapted environment at the 16th Symposium of CIÉRA. She will be ending the day with a poetic performance and the” Soirée Artistique Autochtone” from 7PM. An evening open to all! Tickets on sale here…
Maya Cousineau-Mollen selected as McGill’s Winter 2022 Mellon Writer-in-Residence
EVOQ is proud to announce that our colleague and First Nations and Inuit Community Development Advisor, Maya Cousineau Mollen has been selected as the Winter 2022 Mellon Writer-in-Residence at McGill University. The Writer-in-Residence program, funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, brings Indigenous writers to campus to continue their creative work, share their expertise, interact with students and faculty, and increase awareness of Indigenous writing within the campus community and the general public. Last year’s writing residency was granted to Leanne Betasamosake Simpson. For more information about this program and the authors who have participated, please visit the Indigenous Studies and Community Engagement Initiative (ISCEI) webpage. ISCEI is responsible for implementing the recommendations of the McGill Provost’s Task Force on Indigenous Studies and Indigenous Education. The Task Force was established in response to calls for action by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada….
Enfants du Lichen : Winner of the 2022 Governor General’s Literary Award
…on a path of collaboration and openness with others. I am happy, and above all, I dedicate this second collection to my Innu sister, Nancy Mollen, whom I admire and love for her strength, her love and her resilience.” Maya Cousineau Mollen Enfants du Lichen is the winner of the 2022 Governor General’s Literary Award for poetry. The author, Maya Cousineau Mollen, becomes the first indigenous woman from Quebec to win this prestigious award for a work in French. A big congratulations to our colleague and friend for the honour of this great recognition! To find out more: Canada Council for the Arts La Presse (Available in French only) Les Libraires Radio-Canada: Maya Cousineau Mollen reçoit le Prix littéraire du Gouverneur général en poésie (Available in French only) Radio-Canada: Prix littéraires du Gouverneur général : Alain Farah et Maya Cousineau Mollen honorés (Available in French only) …
EVOQ featured on Radio-Canada’s Espaces autochtones
Roxanne Gauthier Maya Cousineau Mollen Our EVOQ colleagues Maya Cousineau Mollen, Community Development Adviser for Inuit and First Nations, and Senior Architect Roxanne Gauthier were invited to speak aboutarchitecture for the benefit of Inuit and First Nations on Radio-Canada’s Espaces autochtones with Anne-Marie Yvon. In a warm and cordial exchange, Maya and Roxanne talked about their respective roles as well as EVOQ’s philosophy and commitment to working with Canada’s Inuit and First Nations. Several EVOQ projects were discussed, notably the air terminal projects in Nunavik, the CHARS in Ikaluktuktiak (Cambridge Bay), the Shaputuan in Oujé-Bougoumou (Eeyou Eenou Nation), the Walgwan (Gesgapegiag) Treatment Centre and the future Ekuanitshit Multifunctional Innu Centre. The live broadcast on Facebook attracted 3,000 viewings in the first hour alone, and a total of over 5,650 views so far! You can still view the episode on Espaces autochtones Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/espacesautochtones/videos/976011355921901/…
EVOQ to mark National Indigenous Peoples’ Day on June 21
This Friday June 21, EVOQ Architecture invites you to join our team at Place Vauquelin as of 9:15am to celebrate the summer solstice and National Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We will then make our way to the Quai de l’horologe for a cultural and artistic event in the Pyramide de la Lune rouge where our First Nations and Inuit Community Development Adviser, Maya Cousineau-Mollen, will speak on behalf of the Montreal Indigenous Community Network, which she also co-chairs. The day will also be an occasion to reaffirm the commitment to build an Indigenous cultural and artistic “embassy” at Montreal’s Quai de l’horologe. EVOQ Architecture has made it part of its mission to actively contribute to the promotion and development of Inuit and First Nations culture and openly and enthusiastically supports the embassy project. Among other initiatives, EVOQ Directors Alain Fournier and Éric Moutquin led an architecture workshop on the topic of…
”Les autochtones aspirent à des bâtiments à leur image” Article in Le Devoir
Our team made the news in Le Devoir: an interview with Alain Fournier and Maya Cousineau-Mollen and recent photos of the CHARS. Great article highlighting the team’s commitment to indigenizing architecture and design buildings in the image of their respective communities. Without a doubt, Maya helps us attain this objective! Photo: Alex Fradkin…
EVOQ visits the North Shore, Innu Community of Uashat Mak Mani Utenam
Alain Fournier and Maya Cousineau Mollen, Community development Advisor First nations and Inuit, visited the Innu community of Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam. They had the chance to give 2 interviews, one to “Bonjour la Côte” with the charming Bis Petitpas from Radio-Canada Radio and the second with the friendly journalists from CKAU Community Radio, Mrs. Joyce Dominique and Mrs. Sylvie Ambroise….
National Indigenous Peoples’ Day and the architecture of reconciliation
Sunday, June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Celebrate with EVOQ and participate in some of the many virtual events planned across the country to mark the occasion. National Indigenous Peoples’ Day activities https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/indigenous-peoples-day/list-events.html https://facebook.com/events/s/national-indigenous-day-journe/2693252557627097/?ti=icl Indigenous Voices Awards https://facebook.com/events/s/2020-indigenous-voices-awards-/600019137296202/?ti=icl Regard des Premières nations Webinar https://facebook.com/events/s/regard-des-premieres-nations/581276335854925/?ti=icl For our part, we invite you to view the conference given by Maya Cousineau-Mollen (Inuit and First Nations Community Development Advisor) at TEDxMontrealSalon on the role that architecture must play in the service of reconciliation. “Paths to diversity are sometimes hidden in the annals of colonial history. By exploring the world of architecture and its contribution to our society, we try to understand the beneficial influence that this profession can bring to Aboriginal communities. From Nunavut and Nunavik to First Nations’ lands across the country, we can see concrete examples of this evocative influence.” …
Facebook Live Event: EVOQ invited to speak at the Canadian Cultural Centre’s 6th Edition of Night of Ideas
EVOQ’s own Maya Cousineau Mollen, Inuit and First Nations Community Development Advisor as well as Roxanne Gauthier, Architect and Associate have been invited to speak at Canadian Cultural Centre’s 6th edition of Night of Ideas, addressing the theme “Closer” During this Facebook Live Event, this dynamic duo will discuss the rapprochement of cultures and reconciliation through architecture in Canada’s Indigenous communities. The live event will take place on January 28 starting at 3:00 PM EST (Paris 9: 00 pm). For more and to register for this Facebook Live Event, please click this link. Night of Ideas – Closer Reconciliation through Architecture in Canada’s Indigenous Communities January 28th, 2021 3 to 4 pm EST / 9 to 10 pm (Paris) This event is in partnership with EVOQ Architecture …
OAQ Esquisses Conference – Round Table: Perspectives autochtones
On October 19, the OAQ organized a virtual conference entitled: Esquisses – Perspectives autochtones. Alain Fournier, Architect and Managing Partner, and Maya Cousineau Mollen, Community Development Advisor for First Nations and Inuit at EVOQ participated in the Perspectives autochtones roundtable. See the entire conference (in French) made available by the Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ) here: Conférence Esquisses – Perspectives autochtones from Ordre des architectes du Québec on Vimeo….
Commemoration of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30th in Canada marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. EVOQ encourages you to join us in commemorating this day by honouring residential school survivors, their families and communities, engaging in meaningful discussions, remembering the children who never returned home. On September 30th, we will be listening, learning, and remembering the painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools in Canada. For more information, visit: Government of Canada Consider participating in the following events taking place to mark this day: ORANGE SHIRT DAY: Every Child Matters Wear an orange shirt / Link to details MONTRÉAL : Round table with Katia Rock, Maya Cousineau Mollen and Josephine Bacon | UQAM / Link to details Every Child Matters March | 2nd Annual March for Truth and Reconciliation hosted by Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal & Resilience Montreal | Gathering at 1:00 p.m. at Jeanne-Mance Park (near Monument George-Étienne…