Centre Kapwa

Centre Kapwa is a non-profit organization decolonizing Filipinx-Canadian diaspora mental health and wellness through Art, Movement, and Conversations.

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Our Mission

Centre Kapwa is a non-profit organization decolonizing Filipinx-Canadian diaspora mental health and wellness through art, movement, and conversations.

Our mission is to Unlearn, Unite, and Uplift.

What’s Happening?

  • Healing and homecoming

    LATEST BLOG POST

    Healing and homecoming: Identity and community narratives of returns and reconnections among queer and trans diasporic Filipino/a/xs in Montreal; a zine written and compiled by the main researcher of the project, Dr. Jacqueline Colting Stol.

  • Kagat 2025

    July 19, 2025 | 11:00AM - 5:00PM

    🌟 Calling all Filipinx/a/o zinesters! 🌟

    **Kagat Zine Fair** is 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 and DIY culture. 🎨✨

  • Ka-artehan

    June 26, 2025 | 6:00-9:00PM

    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!

What is kapwa?

Kapwa is not uniquely Filipino, it is the inner sense of interconnectedness we share as human beings. it is seeing ourselves in the other.

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!!!

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.

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