Centre Kapwa
Centre Kapwa is a non-profit organization decolonizing Filipinx-Canadian diaspora mental health through Art, Movement, and Conversations.
Our Mission
Centre Kapwa is a non-profit organization decolonizing Filipinx-Canadian diaspora mental health through art, movement, and conversations.
Our mission is to Unlearn, Unite, and Uplift.
What’s Happening?
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Parol Making Workshop
December 20th | 4:00-8PM
A parol is a craft resembling a star-shaped lantern. For Filipina/o/xs, making parols and hanging them outside their windows symbolize the victory of light over darkness as well as their shared expression of faith, hope, and goodwill during the holiday season.
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Ka-Artehan
August 15, 2024 | 6:00-9:00PM
A monthly Filipinx/a/o artist tambayan with Ka Collective. Whether you call yourself an artist or flirting with the title, come and hang out with other Filipinx/a/o creatives: shoot the shit, talk process or just have some merienda while you meet other people. Kita kits!
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Kagat
July 27, 2024 | 11:00-5:00PM
Kagat Zine Fair will be a gathering of Filipinx/a/o zinesters, makers and artists to share their works and discover others who share the same passion for small scale self-publishing. The fair is organized by Ka Collective to celebrate the one year anniversary of Ka-Artehan, our monthly Filipinx/a/o artist drop in.
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Kapwa FMA
June 22, 2024 | 1:00-3:00PM
The wait is over! Join us for an exciting Filipino Martial Arts workshop in celebration of Filipino Heritage Month!
Get ready to unleash your inner warrior and celebrate our rich heritage! 💪✨
Please note this is for Members only.
What is kapwa?
Kapwa is an inner sense of interconnectedness we share as human beings.
Have you ever heard or felt this?
“You’re Not Filipinx Enough!!!”
Why do so many Filipinx feel this way? Because colonization and colonial mentality made us believe that we were not enough. And if you sit with those negative thoughts long enough you’ll realize that it’s the voice of the colonizer speaking and so far from the truth!
Please know, We are all Filipinx Enough!!!
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Please know, We are all Filipinx Enough!!! •
Founded in 1999 and formerly known as Sigaw Ng Bayan, Radyo Kapwa is an inclusive Filipino/a/x community and cultural radio show that celebrates the diversity and difference of people with roots to the Philippines. Our show provides a wide range of programming, music, and discussion topics to reflect this diversity.
Tune in every Wednesday afternoon from 2-3PM on 90.3FM CKUT!
Ka Collective is a group of Filipino/a/x artists living and working in Tio’tia:ke/Montreal to find support and solidarity through the Filipino value of Kapwa, honoring each person’s artistic practice while harmonizing with each other through shared processes and principles.
Their practices range from multimedia art, poetry, photography, graphic design, jewelry making, and illustration; culminating in workshops, exhibitions and community based art practices.
ok, How can I join?
We love to see new faces at Centre Kapwa! While we welcome everyone who drops by our events, we also encourage you to apply for membership.
So what benefits do you get as an official member?
Access to programming
Priority registration
Mailing list communications
Quarterly updates
Voting rights at our Annual General Meeting for those who identify as Filipino/a/x-Canadian
So what’s the first step in becoming an official member? Just fill out the form in the link below and we’ll be in touch!
Please note: Centre Kapwa membership is subject to approval.
