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Espace LGBTQ+ a pour mission de soutenir l’amélioration des conditions et l’accessibilité des organisations à vocation sociale et culturelle LGBTQIA2S+, notamment en développant et en gérant en coresponsabilité un réseau de complexes communautaires inclusifs, pluriels. Espace LGBTQ + offre des locaux abordables et favorise la mise en commun des ressources et des savoirs. Developing a network of LGBTQIA2S+ community hubs and fostering the sharing of resources and knowledge. We're making it happen! Next event Monday, May 25, 2026 October 11, 2026 Espace+Village, 929-933 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est Exposition du projet : Musée LGBTQ+ de Montréal En partenariat avec le Musée LGBTQ+ de Montréal, cette série d’affiches sur la rue Sainte-Catherine met en lumière le projet d'un futur musée dans le village. Une exposition urbaine pour faire rayonner nos communautés, leur histoire et l’importance de créer des espaces visibles, inclusifs et durables. Gratuit À venir Our complete agenda Calendar of Memories, Solidarities, and Pride Du June 1, 2026 au June 30, 2026 Mois de l'histoire autochtone Our complete agenda WHAT IS ESPACE + VILLAGE? Espace + Village is revitalizing the Village into a vibrant space for community life, connection, and support—celebrating LGBTQ+ diversity. LEARN MORE DESIRED CHANGES BY 2030 01 Espace + Village is built 02 Inclusive and co-managed culture is established 03 Spaces for learning and knowledge-sharing spaces are brought to life LEARN MORE

Ne manquez rien ! Consultez notre calendrier pour découvrir les dates marquantes qui portent la mémoire, la solidarité et la fierté de nos communautés LGBTQIA2S+ et de leurs allié·e·s. SAVE THE DATE Don’t miss any of our upcoming events and projects! Next event Du June 1, 2026 au June 30, 2026 Mois de l'histoire autochtone Le June 21, 2026 Journée nationale des peuples autochtones Le June 28, 2026 Anniversaire de l’émeute de Stonewall Le July 14, 2026 Journée internationale des personnes non binaires Le July 16, 2026 Journée internationale du drag Le July 20, 2026 Anniversaire de la légalisation du mariage pour toustes au Canada Du August 1, 2026 au August 31, 2026 Mois de l’histoire trans Le August 9, 2026 Journée internationale des peuples autochtones Le August 24, 2026 Journée Marsha P. Johnson Le September 23, 2026 Journée de la bisexualité 1 2 3 1 ... 1 2 3 ... 3

Espace LGBTQ+ a pour mission de soutenir l’amélioration des conditions et l’accessibilité des organisations à vocation sociale et culturelle LGBTQIA2S+, notamment en développant et en gérant en coresponsabilité un réseau de complexes communautaires inclusifs, pluriels. Indigenization LGBTQ+ space the indigenization of the front! A(utochtonisation) + EDI Indigenization or decolonization? BC2 Report Espace LGBTQ+ is committed to Acknowledgments A(utochtonisation) + EDI At Espace LGBTQ+, it is important to highlight our indigenization efforts, which began from the very conception of the organization. As a non-Indigenous organization, it has seemed essential to us to take responsibility for the impact of our activities on Indigenous communities in Tio’tia:ke. This is why we established our A+EDI process. Its goal is to make the Espace+Village community complex an inclusive and safe space for everyone, with particular attention to the well-being and cultural safety of Indigenous people. Operating in the real estate sector on unceded territory, we cannot fully dissociate ourselves from the colonial dynamics inherent to property acquisition. In this context, it seems inconsistent to define our approach as decolonial. This is why we have chosen to speak of an indigenization process. Indigenization or decolonization? Indigenization is a process aimed at valuing Indigenous knowledge, practices, and approaches. It enables a reciprocal exchange between Indigenous and Western knowledge systems on an equal footing (source). Decolonization plays an essential role within indigenization, namely in shedding a single model based on Western thought. That said, decolonization alone is insufficient, as it does not allow for demonstrating the relevance and richness of Indigenous knowledge 🡵 . Together, indigenization and decolonization constitute two steps in a reconciliation process in which Espace LGBTQ+ seeks to participate. BC2 Report By putting our indigenization efforts at the forefront, we aim to highlight Indigenous knowledge that informs the leadership of Espace+Village. In particular, we developed a strategy for indigenizing our practices and procedures with the support of Inuk trainer Mona Belleau, then Senior Director of Community Support and Indigenous Cultural Safety at BC2. She generously shared her expertise in Indigenous governance by providing 18 recommendations informed by values embedded in Inuit governance. From these recommendations, we have, among other things, decided to design a shared kitchen as a place for gathering, to display signage at entrances in multiple Indigenous languages, and to adopt a governance model inspired by consensus-based decision-making. This approach represents a step in a long-term process aimed at making Espace+Village a culturally safe space and an ally to Indigenous communities in Tio’tia:ke. In a constantly evolving context, Espace LGBTQ+ is committed to 01 Include actions of recognition, indigenization, decolonization, and reconciliation throughout the development of the organization’s future action plans. 02 Adopt an approach of cultural and relational humility, making it a fundamental principle of our indigenization practices. 03 Create safe spaces that specifically welcome two-spirit, indigiqueer, and Indigenous LGBTQIA+ communities. 04 Stay informed about and share information on Indigenous realities, particularly regarding the needs and issues affecting two-spirit, indigiqueer, and Indigenous LGBTQIA+ individuals. 05 Raise visibility of and show solidarity with Indigenous voices, perspectives, and leadership, particularly those of two-spirit, indigiqueer, and Indigenous LGBTQIA+ individuals and organizations. Acknowledgments A big thank you to Mona Belleau for her many valuable insights, both on the internal life of Espace+Village and on the structure of the space. Thank you to Samuel Rainville, Do you want to learn more about our initiatives? On the path toward Indigenization, recognition and education are at the heart of our approach. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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Espace LGBTQ+ a pour mission de soutenir l’amélioration des conditions et l’accessibilité des organisations à vocation sociale et culturelle LGBTQIA2S+, notamment en développant et en gérant en coresponsabilité un réseau de complexes communautaires inclusifs, pluriels. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT On the path toward Indigenization, recognition and education are at the heart of our approach. Land acknowledgement Contemporary Historical Responsibility Territorial Resources LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Espace LGBTQ+ operates in Québec, a territory that has been inhabited for millennia by 10 First Nations and the Inuit Nation, whose ancestral rights must be recognized. A significant portion of this territory was never ceded through treaty. This is the case for Tio’tia:ke, where the Espace + Village project is located. We wish to express our gratitude to the Kanien’kehá:ka, the Keepers of the Eastern Door of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. This territory is now home to a diverse urban Indigenous community. We acknowledge that, both individually and systemically, we participate in and benefit from colonization and systemic racism, and that being in a posture of allyship requires concrete and deep work. In alignment with its mission and values, Espace LGBTQ+ takes seriously its responsibility to act and is committed to creating safer spaces that welcome, in particular, Two-Spirit, Indigiqueer, and Indigenous LGBTQIA+ communities. THE DIMENSIONS OF LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Historical Espace LGBTQ+ operates in Québec, a territory that has been inhabited for millennia by 10 First Nations 🔗 and the Inuit Nation 🔗 , whose ancestral rights 🔗 must be recognized. Premières Nations First Nations This term is used to define Indigenous groups or Nations across Québec, with the exception of the Métis and Inuit. 🔗 This distinction comes from the legal domain. The Canadian Constitution recognizes three Indigenous cultural groups: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. In the past, the term “Indian” was used to collectively refer to Indigenous peoples in Canada who are neither Inuit nor Métis. Although First Nations are no longer referred to this way today, the notion of “First Nation” is not legally equivalent to “Indian.” Many individuals who are members of First Nations are not recognized as such by the Canadian government and therefore cannot benefit from the rights and advantages granted to “registered” persons under the Indian Act. 🔗 “First Nations” is also not a synonym for “Indigenous peoples,” the latter including both Inuit and Métis. The First Nations in Québec are: Anishinabeg Nation Atikamekw Nation Eeyou or Cree Nation Innu Nation Kanien’kehá:ka Nation Mi’gmaq or Micmac Nation Naskapi Nation W8banaki Nation Wendat Nation Inuit Nation Indigenous nation of Northern Canada, whose territory includes Nunavik in northern Québec, as well as Nunatsiavut in northern Labrador, Nunavut, and the Inuvialuit in the northern Northwest Territories. 🔗 In the Inuit language, Inuktitut, the word Inuit means “the people”. 🔗 Ancestral Rights Across Canada, Indigenous peoples hold rights to the lands that their ancestors occupied and used before colonization or the formation of Canada. 🔗 Protected by the Constitution 🔗 , these rights are at the centre of many current Indigenous land claims. It is preferable to speak of an “ancestral right” to a territory rather than an “ancestral territory,” which implies that the possession and occupation of the land by these communities belong to the past. 🔗 Nation Inuit Droits ancestraux Sources The Indigenous ABC | ICI Radio-Canada 🔗 Terminology Glossary | National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls 🔗 Inuit Nunangat | Atlas of Indigenous Peoples in Canada 🔗 A Short Guide to Terminology in an Indigenous Context | Mikana 🔗 Territorial A significant portion of the territory has never been ceded 🔗 through a treaty. 🔗 This is the case for Tio’tia:ke 🔗 , where the Espace + Village project is located. Territorires non cédés Unceded Territories A territory that has not been voluntarily given or sold by a Nation to colonizers through a treaty or other agreement. 🔗 Since no agreement exists between the parties, the land is occupied without permission. 🔗 This concept is closely linked to that of a “treaty.” However, a territory may be subject to a treaty without having been voluntarily ceded. 🔗 In such cases, the transfer of ownership is considered illegitimate. The term “unceded” is a legal concept recognized by the Supreme Court of Canada, which specifies that Indigenous title over a territory remains valid as long as it has not been ceded or extinguished by the federal government. 🔗 Treaty An agreement negotiated between two or more sovereign nations 🔗 that defines the use, rights, and obligations of the parties regarding territories or resources in a specific region. 🔗 In Canada, treaty agreements originate from the Royal Proclamation 🔗 , which established the principles for an official negotiation process with Indigenous nations. It stipulates that Indigenous lands can only be ceded with the consent of a Nation in exchange for fair compensation 🔗 . However, many territories were sold for a fraction of their worth 🔗 , to the detriment of Indigenous communities. Treaties in Québec: After the formation of Confederation, a series of treaties was signed in quick succession between the Canadian government and Indigenous Nations. 🔗 These treaties were used by Canada to quickly acquire land rights for development. In total, 11 numbered treaties were signed. 🔗 None of them were concluded in Québec. Colonized more gradually, treaties were not used in this way to assert control over Québec territory. In the province, most territories legally remain unceded. 🔗 This does not preclude the existence of other agreements between the parties. 🔗 Many promises made to Indigenous Nations have not been fulfilled. In the absence of a treaty, Nations rely on land claims, asking the government to honour obligations that have not been met. 🔗 The James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement, signed in 1975, is the result of struggles by the Cree and Inuit to assert their unceded territorial rights, in response to the hydroelectric development project by the Québec government. The JBNQA is the closest example of a “first modern agreement” between Québec and Indigenous Nations. 🔗 Tio’tia:ke Traditional name in the Kanien’kéha language given to the island of Montréal, meaning “where the boats and rivers meet”. 🔗 Using the Kanien’kéha name highlights the unique role of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation as the current guardian of the territory. However, Tio’tia:ke is inhabited by a plurality of Indigenous peoples, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. 🔗 Tio’tia:ke Traité Sources Cheat Sheet | Mikana 🔗 James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement | The Canadian Encyclopedia 🔗 Decolonial Toolkit | Mikana 🔗 Numbered Treaties | Historica Canada 🔗 Terminology Glossary | National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls 🔗 Legal Timeline | Mikana 🔗 Land Acknowledgement | Concordia University 🔗 Indigenous Land Claims in Canada | The Canadian Encyclopedia 🔗 Algonquin Territory | Historica Canada 🔗 Unceded Indigenous Territories: Legal Term or “Woke” Expression? | Radio-Canada 🔗 Tiohtià:ke | Indigenous Community Network in Montréal 🔗 Contemporary We wish to express our recognition and respect to the Kanien’kehá:ka 🔗 , the Keepers of the Eastern Door 🔗 of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy 🔗 . This territory is now home to a diverse urban Indigenous community. Kanien’kehá:ka Kanien’kehá:ka The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation, also known as the Mohawk Nation, is the current guardian of the Tio’tia:ke territory, including the communities of Kahnawà:ke and Kanehsatà:ke. In the Kanien’kéha language, it literally means “people of the flint”. 🔗 Keepers of the Eastern Door It is mistakenly assumed that this title was bestowed by the Haudenosaunee Confederacy upon the Kanien’kehá:ka, who were located in the eastermost part of the territory and therefore had frequent contact with colonizers. However, the popularization of this term likely comes from Europeans. 🔗 We have nonetheless chosen to mention this term, as it is still used by Indigenous people and members of the Confederacy to refer to the Kanien’kehá:ka. This honours the role of guardians they played in the face of colonial invasion. 🔗 Haudenosaunee Confederacy Also called the Six Nations 🔗 , the Confederacy unites six historic Rotinonhsión:ni peoples 🔗 , namely the Kanien’kehá:ka, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Onöndowa’ga:’ and Tuscarora Nations. 🔗 Its goal was to unite the nations and create peaceful means of decision-making. 🔗 Confédération Haudenosaunee Gardiens de la porte de l'Est Sources Numbered Treaties | Historica Canada 🔗 Legal Timeline | Mikana 🔗 Glossary and Pronunciation of Mohawk Words | Les éditions de la rue Dorion 🔗 Keepers of the “Eastern Door”: The Mohawk Tribe | Adirondack Camp 🔗 Mohawks (Kanien’kehá:ka) | Government of Québec 🔗 The League of Nations | Haudenosaunee Confederacy 🔗 Who We Are | Haudenosaunee Confederacy 🔗 Responsibility We acknowledge that, both individually and systemically, we participate in and benefit from colonization and systemic racism, and that being in a posture of allyship requires concrete and deep work. In alignment with its mission and values, Espace LGBTQ+ takes its responsibility to act seriously and is committed to creating safe spaces that welcome, in particular, T wo-Spirit 🔗 , I ndigiqueer 🔗 and Indigenous LGBTQIA+ 🔗 communities. Two-Spirit Two-Spirit This term is used to describe Indigenous people who are born with both a feminine and a masculine spirit. Many Indigenous people use Two-Spirit to describe both their sexual orientation and their gender identity. Bispirituality can also describe the social and spiritual role traditionally played by certain community members as mediators and ceremonial guardians. 🔗 It should be noted that Two-Spirit is often used as an umbrella term and includes several other, more specific terms. Care must be taken not to group all Indigenous LGBTQIA+ people under the label Two-Spirit Indigiqueer A more recent term used by some Indigenous LGBTQIA+ people who do not necessarily identify as Two-Spirit. It describes the experience of people at the intersection of being Indigenous and queer. 🔗 Indigenous LGBTQIA+ The term Indigenous LGBTQIA+ includes people who prefer to use a term specific to their identity, such as trans, intersex, etc. 🔗 These terms are not exhaustive and often overlap. We do not claim to encompass the full diversity of Indigenous people’s experiences, although we strive to do so as much as possible. Indigiqueer Autochtones LGBTQIA+ Sources Celebrating Two-Spirit and Indigenous Queer People | Government of Canada 🔗 Terminology Glossary | National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls 🔗 Resources Maps Films and Documentaries Other Documents Pages to Follow Books Cartes Maps The Decolonial Atlas met en valeur des cartes qui recentrent les perspectives autochtones et décoloniales du monde. Link Native Land est une carte interactive qui permet d’explorer les territoires autochtones, les langues et les traités à travers le monde. Link Les cartes du Nunavik illustrent le territoire, les communautés et la géographie inuite du Nord québécois. Link 1 1 ... 1 ... 1 Documentaires Films and Documentaries Kanehsatake : 270 ans de résistance – documentaire retraçant la crise d’Oka de 1990 et la lutte de la communauté mohawk pour ses terres sacrées. Link 1 1 ... 1 ... 1 Autres documents Other documents Convention de la Baie-James et du Nord québécois : elle retrace son histoire et ses impacts comme premier accord de revendications territoriales globales pour les Cris et les Inuits. Link Nation Naskapi de Kawawachikamach : communauté autochtone du Québec et du Labrador, fière de sa culture, de son histoire et de son autonomie gouvernementale. Link Ententes et conventions principales du Gouvernement de la Nation Crie encadrant la gouvernance, les droits et le territoire de la Nation. Link 1 1 ... 1 ... 1 Pages à suivre Recommended Pages Kahnawà:ke Pride – page Facebook célébrant la fierté autochtone et la diversité au sein de la communauté mohawk. Link Le réseau est une plateforme communautaire qui soutient et relie les personnes et organismes autochtones à Montréal. Link 1 1 ... 1 ... 1 Livres Books Link Link Link Link Link 1 2 1 ... 1 2 ... 2 Do you want to learn more about our initiatives? In order to continue our commitment of becoming a culturally safe organization and an ally to the Indigenous communities of Tio’tia:ke. Indigenization

Ne manquez rien ! Consultez notre agenda pour découvrir les événements, activités et rencontres qui animent la vie des communautés LGBTQIA2S+ et leurs allié·e·s. SAVE THE DATE Don’t miss any of our upcoming events and projects! Next event Du au May 25, 2026 October 11, 2026 Espace+Village, 929-933 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est Exposition du projet : Musée LGBTQ+ de Montréal En partenariat avec le Musée LGBTQ+ de Montréal, cette série d’affiches sur la rue Sainte-Catherine met en lumière le projet d'un futur musée dans le village. Une exposition urbaine pour faire rayonner nos communautés, leur histoire et l’importance de créer des espaces visibles, inclusifs et durables. Gratuit À venir Le au March 18, 2026 May 11, 2026 00:00 00:00 Espace+Village, 929-933 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est Espace + Village dévoile sa vitrine communautaire Espace + Village présente une vitrine éphémère au cœur de son futur complexe LGBTQIA2S+, prévu pour 2027. Cette installation célèbre la diversité de la communauté à travers objets, affiches et photos. Elle met en lumière les luttes, histoires et imaginaires queer. Une invitation à découvrir un riche patrimoine communautaire. Ouvert à toustes Terminé 1 1 ... 1 ... 1 Past event Of At March 13, 2026 March 14, 2026 19:00 23:00 Espace+Village, 929-933 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est Hall of Mirrors - Night Projection Galerie des glaces will present the works of an intergenerational group of queer Montreal artists in the Village's storefront windows. Featuring several new creations, the art will enliven the street—especially at nightfall—through shimmering projections, sculptures, photographs, print projects and more, all visible from the sidewalk. Free Finished Of At March 2, 2026 March 13, 2026 10:00 18:00 Espace+Village, 929-933 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est Display in the shop windows Galerie des glaces will present the works of an intergenerational group of queer Montreal artists in the Village's storefront windows. Featuring several new creations, the art will enliven the street—especially at nightfall—through shimmering projections, sculptures, photographs, print projects and more, all visible from the sidewalk. Free Finished Of At March 6, 2026 March 7, 2026 18:00 23:00 Espace+Village, 929-933 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est Hall of Mirrors - Night Projection Galerie des glaces will present the works of an intergenerational group of queer Montreal artists in the Village's storefront windows. Featuring several new creations, the art will enliven the street—especially at nightfall—through shimmering projections, sculptures, photographs, print projects and more, all visible from the sidewalk. Free Finished Of At December 1, 2025 December 11, 2025 00:00 12:00 929 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montréal, QC H2L 2E5 Showcase: Life stories, realities of HIV – Sidalys The installation reveals everyday words—sometimes hurtful, always impactful—that people have actually heard. These phrases bear witness to the stigma that persists even today, despite major advances in prevention, screening, and treatment. Open to all Finished Of At June 13, 2025 November 27, 2025 12:00 00:00 929 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2L 2E5 Espace + Village unveils its community showcase Espace + Village presents a temporary showcase at the heart of its future LGBTQIA2S+ complex, planned for 2027. This installation celebrates the community's diversity through objects, posters, and photographs. It highlights queer struggles, stories, and imaginations. An invitation to discover a rich community heritage. Open to all Finished 1 2 3 1 ... 1 2 3 ... 3

Postulez à nos offres d’emploi et joignez-vous à Espace LGBTQ+ pour soutenir le développement d’espaces communautaires inclusifs pour les organisations queer. APPLY To join the ESPACE LGBTQ+ team Do you have any questions? You can contact us via the contact us form, or contact us at the following email address: dg@espacelgbtqplus.org Prénom Pronoms et accords (facultatif) Email Your CV* Accepted formats: pdf, max. 5 MB AJOUTER VOTRE CV Nom de famille Votre ville (facultatif) Téléphone (facultatif) Letter Accepted formats: pdf, max. 5 MB AJOUTER VOTRE LETTRE Portfolio Accepted formats: pdf, png, jpg, max. 5 MB AJOUTER VOTRE PORTFOLIO Je candidate pour le poste de Mot d'introduction Veuillez accepter les conditions suivantes pour soumettre votre candidature. * Required Je comprends qu’en soumettant ma candidature, je transmets des renseignements personnels qui seront traités en conformité avec la politique de confidentialité, dans le but d’offrir le service demandé. J’ai lu et j’accepte les termes et conditions de la politique de confidentialité d'Espace LGBTQ+ : Voir les conditions d'utilisation ENVOYER Merci d’avoir postulé ! Nous avons bien reçu ta candidature et nous l’examinerons avec attention. Nous te contacterons sous peu si ton profil correspond à nos besoins.

Accédez aux ressources médiatiques d’Espace LGBTQ+, incluant des articles, vidéos et autres contenus qui partagent nos initiatives et soutiennent la visibilité queer. MEDIA Explore our news and stay informed. IN THE MEDIA OUR VIDEOS Contact IN THE MEDIA August 13, 2025 Learn more Espace + Village: a first French-speaking LGBTQ+ community complex By Marie-Hélène Chartrand The City of Montreal announced a $625,000 investment in Espace + Village, a future LGBTQ+ community complex to be built in the heart of the Village, at 929 Sainte-Catherine East. This project aims to bring together several sexual and gender diverse community groups under one roof. Est Média Montréal August 9, 2025 Learn more The City of Montreal provides additional financial support of $625,000 By Logan Cartier The City of Montreal has just announced $625,000 in financial support for the construction of Espace + Village, an LGBTQ+ community complex in the heart of the Village, on Sainte-Catherine Street East. Once completed, Espace + Village will become the first French-speaking LGBTQ+ community complex in Canada. Fugues August 8, 2025 Learn more Montreal announces $625K investment for Canada’s first French-speaking LGBT+ By Joe Lofaro As Pride Week comes to an end this weekend, the City of Montreal announced Friday the creation of Espace + Village, which will become the first French-speaking LGBT+ community centre in Canada. CTV News August 8, 2025 Learn more The City provides $625,000 for the development of the LGBTQ+ Space By Jean Siag The president of the City of Montreal's executive committee, Luc Rabouin, announced Friday an additional investment of $625,000 for the development of the future LGBTQ+ community and cultural complex. This sum is in addition to the $400,000 granted by the City two years ago to acquire the building. La Presse August 8, 2025 Learn more Montreal invests $625,000 in the Espace + Village project By Flavie Gauthier The LGBTQ+ community center project in the Village will receive an additional $625,000 in funding from the City of Montreal, in addition to the $400,000 already invested in 2024. TVA Nouvelles July 25, 2025 Learn more When citizen groups save heritage By Maude Bouchard-Dupont and Heritage Montreal Although seemingly unremarkable, this building on the edge of Saint-Timothée and Sainte-Catherine streets hides a surprising story. Originally constructed of gray stone and topped with three deer, the elegant three-story building was constructed around 1900 by the founder of Desjardins Furs. Le Journal de Montréal May 22, 2025 Learn more Espace + Village, towards a total renewal of the building By André-Constantin Passiour The architectural firm Rayside Labossière designed the renovation plans to update and modernize the structure. Between 10 and 15 LGBTQ+ community groups will be permanently housed in the new space, out of the 60 organizations that are currently officially members of Espace LGBTQ+. Fugues May 21, 2025 Learn more An LGBTQ+ space: from dream to reality? By Denis-Daniel Boullé The Espace + project in the Village is very exciting. It seeks to revitalize the Village as a place of life, exchange, and support for LGBTQ+ people, while showcasing the richness and diversity of these communities to all Montrealers. Fugues March 15, 2025 Learn more Our heartfelt cry for community recovery By Manon Massé and Marie-Michèle Monssen The Village, once a vibrant symbol of openness and diversity, today reveals a completely different face. Empty businesses are multiplying, rents are reaching record highs, and community organizations will soon be forced to move out. La Presse February 18, 2025 Learn more Finally, premises for LGBTQ+ organizations By René Saint-Louis and Annie Desrochers Espace LGBTQ+ is proud to share a Radio Canada report on our ESPACE+VILLAGE project, which aims to finally offer a unifying and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ organizations. Radio Canada 1 2 3 1 ... 1 2 3 ... 3 OUR VIDEOS Espace LGBTQ+ Play Video Play Video 00:52 ESPACE+VILLAGE PUB - ESPACE + VILLAGE Envie d’en savoir plus sur ESPACE+VILLAGE ? Rendez-vous sur : https://www.espacelgbtqplus.org/ 🎬 Équipe de production ➜ Marie-Michèle Monssen – Direction générale ➜ Quentin Bellat – Chargé des communications (production et réalisation) Play Video Play Video 00:41 Espace + Village dévoile sa vitrine communautaire Espace + Village est heureux de vous dévoiler une vitrine éphémère à l’occasion des festivités estivales ! Installée au cœur de notre futur complexe communautaire et culturel LGBTQIA2S+, dont l’ouverture est prévue en 2027, cette vitrine célèbre la richesse et la diversité de notre communauté. En attendant l’ouverture officielle, venez découvrir un aperçu des organismes qui feront bientôt vivre les lieux : AGIR, le Centre de solidarité lesbienne (CSL), la Clinique JuriTrans, le Conseil québécois LGBT, L’Euguélionne, Massimadi, RÉZO et Studio ZX. À travers une exposition d’objets, d’affiches et de photographies issus de leurs archives et de leurs pratiques, cette installation témoigne des luttes, des histoires et des imaginaires qui animent notre écosystème queer et communautaire. 📍Vitrine visible tout l’été dans l’espace vitré du complexe à partir du 13 juin 2025, au 929 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montréal, QC H2L 2E5. 🌈 Une invitation à découvrir, à rêver, et à s’ancrer dans un projet porté par et pour nos communautés. Play Video Play Video 03:31 Les obligations communautaires : un appui à la rénovation du projet Espace + Village. 📺 Extrait de l’émission Zone Économie diffusée sur ICI RDI le 26 mai 2025. Utilisé à des fins informatives dans le cadre d’un reportage d’actualité, conformément à l’exception d’utilisation équitable prévue par la Loi sur le droit d’auteur au Canada. 👥 Présenté par : Gérald Fillion - Radio-Canada Marie-Isabelle Rochon - Radio-Canada Kenny A. Bolduc – Espace LGBTQ+ 🎥 Tous droits réservés à Radio-Canada. Play Video Play Video 06:26 C'EST QUOI ESPACE+VILLAGE ? 📍 ESPACE+VILLAGE – Un projet porteur d’espoir pour la communauté LGBTQIA2S+ 🏳️🌈 Nous sommes fier·es de vous présenter ESPACE+VILLAGE, un projet ambitieux visant à offrir des espaces accessibles, abordables et inclusifs pour les organismes communautaires LGBTQIA2S+. Grâce à la collaboration de nombreux partenaires, cette initiative contribue à bâtir un avenir plus solidaire et équitable. 📢 Aidez-nous à faire résonner cette initiative ! Partagez cette vidéo pour faire entendre nos voix et sensibiliser les décideur·euses à l’importance de ce projet. Ensemble, nous avons le pouvoir de créer un impact durable. ✊🏳️🌈 Envie d’en savoir plus sur ESPACE+VILLAGE ? Rendez-vous sur : https://www.espacelgbtqplus.org/ Merci à nos précieux·ses partenaires et intervenant·es qui mettent en lumière ce projet essentiel ! Crédits générique : 🎤 Intervenant·es ➜ Alexandre Dumont Blais – Directeur général, RÉZO @RezoSante ➜ Gabrielle Rondy – Directrice générale, Société de développement commercial Village Montréal @sdcvillagemontreal4366 ➜ Manon Massé – Députée de l’Assemblée nationale du Québec ➜ Rafaël Provost – Directeur général, Ensemble pour le respect de la diversité ➜ Ron Rayside – Architecte, Associé principal de Rayside Labossière ➜ Vicky B. Ouellette – Directrice générale, Studio ZX @studio.zx-montreal ➜ Victoria Legault – Directrice générale, Aide aux Trans du Québec 🎬 Équipe de production ➜ Marie-Michèle Monssen – Direction générale ➜ Kenny A. Bolduc – Conseiller stratégique (coordination) ➜ Quentin Bellat – Chargé des communications (production et réalisation) Nous tenons à remercier chaleureusement Rayside Labossière, la Société de développement commercial Village Montréal et RÉZO pour avoir accueilli notre équipe lors du tournage de cette vidéo. #espaceplusvillage #LGBTQIA2S #inclusion #communauté #solidarité #diversité CONTACT For all media inquiries or to arrange an interview, please contact: Quentin Bellat Communications Manager communication@espacelgbtqplus.org Espace LGBTQ+ General inquiries info@espacelgbtqplus.org

Explorez le Répertoire LGBTQ+ : découvrez des membres engagés, entreprises, organismes et services qui soutiennent et célèbrent les communautés queer. OUR MEMBERS Espace LGBTQ+ is proud to support and build strong connections with other committed organizations. OUR MEMBERS BECOME A MEMBER OUR MEMBERS A deux mains - Head & Hands Learn more ACCM Learn more ACV Mtl - Association Citoyenne du Village de Montréal Learn more AGIR Learn more ARCG - Aînés et retraités de la communauté gai Learn more ASTT(E)Q - Action Santé Travesti(e)s et Transexuel(le)s du Québec Learn more ATQ - Aide aux trans du Québec Learn more Alterhéros Learn more Archives gaies du Québec Learn more Archives lesbiennes du Québec Learn more Bulge Comedy Learn more CBRC - Community Based Research Centre Learn more CGdM - Chœur Gai de Montréal Learn more CSL - Centre de solidarité lesbienne Learn more Ca prend un village Learn more Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi - Montréal Centre-Ville Learn more Centre Associatif Polyvalent d'Aide Hépatite C (CAPAHC) Learn more Centre St-Pierre Learn more Chambre de commerce LGBT du Québec Learn more Coalition des familles LGBT+ Learn more Coalition des groupes jeunesse LGBTQ+ Learn more Conseil québécois LGBT Learn more Crystal Meth Anonymes Learn more DC - Art Indisciplinaire Learn more Divergenres Learn more ElleLui Learn more Ensemble Vocal Extravaganza Learn more Euphorie dans le genre Learn more Exposures Learn more FPGBQ Learn more Fierté Montréal Learn more Fierté littéraire Learn more Fierté trans* pride Learn more Fondation Émergence Learn more Fugues Learn more Gay and Grey Montréal Learn more Grip Learn more Gris Montréal Learn more Groupe Gay Globe Média Learn more ICRC - CCBI Learn more Inclusion Sport Learn more Interligne Learn more Jeunes identités créatives Learn more Jeunesse Lambda Learn more Juritrans Learn more L'Alternative Learn more Le trou noir Learn more Librairie féministe L'Euguélionne Learn more Maison Plein cœur Learn more Massimadi Learn more Monthly Dignity Learn more Mubaadarat Learn more Pleurer Dans' Douche Learn more Portail VIH/sida du Québec Learn more Prelib Learn more Projet 10 Learn more QueerTech Learn more RÉZO Learn more Réseau des lesbiennes du Québec Learn more Safer Spaces Learn more Sidalys Learn more Sidetracks Learn more Studio ZX Learn more Trans Outaouais Learn more TransEstrie Learn more TransMontréal Learn more Uniphare Learn more Village Montréal Learn more Équipe Montréal Learn more https://www.zx.studio/ https://www.zx.studio/ Would you like to become a member? Free membership for individuals or groups (nonprofits, associations, cooperatives, and other collectives): Become a member

Espace LGBTQ+ a pour mission de soutenir l’amélioration des conditions et l’accessibilité des organisations à vocation sociale et culturelle LGBTQIA2S+, notamment en développant et en gérant en coresponsabilité un réseau de complexes communautaires inclusifs, pluriels. WHO ARE WE? United to carry out exceptional projects. OUR MISSION OUR VISION IN 2030 OUR VALUES ABOUT ESPACE LGBTQ+ is a non-profit organization founded in October 2019. It offers affordable spaces and promotes the sharing of resources and knowledge. OUR MISSION Espace LGBTQ+’s mission is to support the improvement of conditions and accessibility for LGBTQIA2S+ social and cultural organizations, notably by co-managing and developing a network of inclusive, diverse community complexes. Espace LGBTQ+ provides affordable spaces and fosters the sharing of resources and knowledge. OUR VISION By 2035, Espace LGBTQ+ will be a provincial queer ecosystem offering diverse spaces for learning and collective empowerment toward social transformation. DESIRED CHANGES En 2030 01 Espace + Village is built In 2030, Espace LGBTQ+ has completed its first community and cultural hub, providing affordable spaces to LGBTQIA2S+ community groups, and is on track to build additional hubs across Quebec. 02 Inclusive and co-managed culture is established By 2030, Espace LGBTQ+ collectively implements the E+ framework for an inclusive and co-responsible culture, rooted in decolonial and anti-oppressive approaches, applying to everyone within the organization’s spaces. 03 Spaces for learning and knowledge-sharing spaces are brought to life. By 2030, Espace LGBTQ+ supports learning spaces by and for communities, as well as the sharing of resources and knowledge, to foster connections, care, and belonging within and between these communities. OUR VALUES INCLUSION To include and work towards respect for sexual orientation, sex characteristics, gender identity and expression, and to counter all forms of discrimination related to ethnic origin or race, religious beliefs, social background, physical and psychological autonomy, or political convictions. To promote leadership and improve accessibility for marginalized people within sexual and gender diversity communities. ENGAGEMENT To practice a management style where Espace LGBTQ+ provides the environment and infrastructure, and members benefiting from the services commit to the co-creation of shared services and the development of partnerships among themselves and with other organizations. To break down barriers to exchange between sexual and gender diversity groups, taking into account their realities and privileges. To foster synergy among partners where commitment is expressed through taking initiative, collaboration, communication, and the understanding that active involvement is necessary to drive progress. EMPOWERMENT To establish a transversal structure and approach throughout the evolution of communities and organizations by contributing to the development of skills, autonomy, and self-determination. To promote the potential of groups and work in partnership and collaboration with sexual and gender diversity community groups as well as related groups to effectively address the social, legal, economic, political, and ecological conditions they face.To celebrate solidarity and the sharing of tools among different groups to build capacity. INNOVATION To promote and influence the use of innovative ideas and practices (imagination, intuition, creativity, invention) to address current and emerging realities from an intersectional and anti-oppressive perspective. To create learning spaces that lead to adaptations for the collective good. To focus on co-construction, co-creation, collective intelligence, flexibility, and adaptability to evolution in organizational and decision-making processes. TRANSPARENCY To demonstrate authenticity and report on the operational challenges of its activities. To be attentive to the needs of members and of sexual and gender diversity communities. To establish communication and consultation procedures that foster mutual trust between members and staff to ensure that everyone has access to relevant information that concerns them and to improve the shared service offering.

Découvrez l’histoire d’Espace LGBTQ+, un organisme à but non lucratif engagé pour les communautés LGBTQIA2S+ à travers des initiatives sociales et culturelles. HISTORY Every project has a story — ours begins with struggles, dreams, and many meetings. PROJECT ORIGINS TIMELINE FOUNDING ORGANIZATIONS PROJECT ORIGINS Since the 1960s, LGBTQ+ communities have experienced numerous mobilizations that led to the creation of many community organizations and significant social and legal gains. Despite these advances, many goals remain to be achieved and obstacles to overcome. LGBTQ+ community organizations have faced challenges in finding affordable, accessible, safe, and well-suited spaces tailored to their specific needs, located close to the living areas of their communities. Faced with this chellenge, it became clear that collective action was necessary. This is how the Espace LGBTQ+ project was initiated to address this urgent issue. By pooling efforts and resources, Espace LGBTQ+’s mission is to support the improvement of conditions and accessibility for LGBTQIA2S+ social and cultural organizations, including by developing and managing through shared responsibility a network of inclusive and diverse community hubs. By joining forces, we aspire to overcome remaining obstacles and continue moving toward a better future for the LGBTQ+ community. TIMELINE 1970 Founding of Coop Femmes to provide a socializing space outside of bars 1970 Several lesbian gathering places at Pôle Saint-Laurent/des Pins These included Coop-Femmes, Women’s Information and Referral Centre, Powerhouse Gallery, and others. 1980 Relocation of LGBTQ+ communities within the Village to address the neighborhood's decline 1990 Discussions about creating a 'large community center' We would like to thank the following organizations and individuals for their contributions to the creation of the timeline: Alexandre Chanady Alexandre Savoie Archives lesbiennes du Québec Archives gaies du Québec Bruno Laprade Centre communautaire LGBTQ+ de Montréal Coalition des groupes jeunesses LGBTQ+ Conseil québécois LGBT FOUNDING ORGANIZATIONS

Soutenez Espace LGBTQ+ en faisant un don et aidez à créer des espaces inclusifs et durables pour les communautés LGBTQIA2S+, tout en favorisant la cohésion sociale. MAKE A DONATION Would you like to make a donation to support the LGBTQ+ community? ONE-TIME OR MONTHLY DONATION? SPECIAL DONATION THE IMPACT OF YOUR CONTRIBUTION By contributing to ESPACE LGBTQ+, you help create an inclusive and diverse environment for everyone. Make a difference today by making a donation! ONE-TIME OR MONTHLY DONATION Would you like to contribute to our mission with a special donation? Donations, which are eligible for a tax receipt, are deposited into the Espace LGBTQ+ Special Fund of the Greater Montreal Foundation, designed for larger contributions than those received through Zeffy. ABOUT THE FUND To contribute to this fund: CREDIT CARD BANK TRANSFER OR CASH PAYMENT