Members Directory TALQ

Organization	Description & Contact Information
	Atwater Library and Computer Centre is an independent charitable organization providing educational, cultural and social programs in the Montreal region, using traditional and cutting-edge ways of fostering learning, creativity and discussion. The Library’s heritage building functions as a hub of English-language activities. The organization... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
	Quebec Board of Black Educators (QBBE) is a non-profit organization committed to promoting the academic success and empowerment of Black students in Quebec. Our vision is a Quebec education system that is inclusive and reflective of the diversity of our society, where Black students have equal access to quality education... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
	Chez Doris is a charitable organization, which offers a daytime shelter for women in difficulty. It provides social services, recreational activities, as well as educational and practical assistance in a secure and accepting environment. Available seven days a week, it helps address problems of loneliness, isolation and depression and... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
	Coasters Association, as a representative and responsive organization, enhances the quality of life on the Quebec Lower North Shore by creating and supporting community development and community leadership. The Coasters Association seeks to develop knowledge of the needs and expectations of the 16 communities on... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
	Quebec Association of Independent Schools (QAIS) is an organization consisting of English elementary and secondary schools. QAIS was established to provide for the collective and individual needs of English Independent Schools in Quebec. Member schools are not for profit educational institutions governed by, and responsible to, a Board of... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
	SEIZE educates, incubates, and organizes in support of the social solidarity economy. SEIZE incubates organizations and advances campaigns that are leading a transition to a new economy—supporting organizers, activists and entrepreneurs build a strong foundation that encourages economic democracy, solidarity, and cooperation. In 2021, SEIZE successfully campaigned to institutionalize itself within Concordia University and receive operational funding through the university’s fee-levy system, capturing students’ interest in a more sustainable economy through programs like SEIZE’s "Fundamentals of Solidarity Economy" curriculum and the Social Economy Mentorship Internship (SEMI) Program. With 321 user members, 16 support member organizations, and 6 worker members, SEIZE is able to effectively organize through its direct grassroots connections and strong member network.
	Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN) is a non-profit, non-partisan umbrella organization engaged with its members in promoting the preservation of the built, cultural and natural heritage of Quebec. QAHN aims to promote a greater understanding of the history of Quebec’s English-speaking communities by informing, inspiring and... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
	Townshippers’ Association is a non-profit, non-partisan community organization focused on promoting and supporting the interests of the English-speaking minority community in the historical Eastern Townships region of Quebec. Through a variety of initiatives and programs, Townshippers’ works to strengthen... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
	Quebec English-language Production Council (QEPC) represents the English-language film, TV and media production industries in Quebec. Our objective is to increase the production of films and television by the official language minority in Quebec. The Council promotes this objective through research and strategic lobbying at both the federal... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
	SNAP Family Center / Centre Famille SNAP offers a variety of services to enhance the lives of English-speaking children (ages 0-18) who are experiencing socio-emotional and/or behavior problems by offering individual and group support to the children and their parents. The Center also supports English-speaking families by offering counseling, referral services and parental support groups. The centre supports English-speaking professionals through skill developmental programming presently not within the regular curriculum, educational strategies and community services.
	Heritage Lower Saint Lawrence (HLSL) contributes to the maintenance and development of the English-speaking communities of the Lower Saint Lawrence. The organization also aims to document the history of the English-speaking communities in this region and to sustain the institutions serving the communities of the region. Heritage Lower Saint... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
	English Parents Committee Association (EPCA) is a coalition of Parents’ Committees from the English- language school boards across Quebec. The goals of the Association are to unite and represent Parents’ Committees from the public English-language school boards in the province; reach out and communicate with all parents from English-language... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
	Phelps Aide Phelps Helps is a true grass-roots organization, founded in 2012 to expressly combat the unacceptably high drop-out rates in the Stanstead area of Quebec. The program has grown organically from a single high school tutoring program to one that includes assistance for Grades 3 and up in both English and French. Phelps’ innovative... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
	Youth Employment Services (YES) is a community-based English-language service provider that helps Quebecers province-wide find employment and start and grow businesses. Created in 1995 as a non-profit organization to stem the flow of young people out of Quebec, today their services are focused on helping young people find and... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
	Quebec Community Newspapers Association (QCNA) is dedicated to the professional and economic development of English community newspapers and their enterprises serving minority communities in Quebec. The QCNA is as unique as the members it serves with the association’s English and bilingual publications distributed weekly, biweekly,... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
	Loyola High School is a non-profit organization that has been serving Montreal’s English Catholic community for well over one hundred years. Loyola is a Jesuit, Catholic university-preparatory school that challenges its young men to become intellectually competent, open to growth, religious, loving and committed to doing justice. Loyola is committed... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
	Gay and Grey Montreal was formed in 2018 to help reduce isolation among older members of the English-speaking 2S.L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+ community in Montreal. We use the term ‘gay’ as an over-arching term for the whole community that includes two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual and anyone else who identifies as... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
	Avenues Montreal is a Montreal-based non-profit organization that helps out-of-high school youth explore opportunities and find their path using strength-based plans. Avenues empowers youth by accompanying them through the process of discovering and connecting with Montreal’s rich community resources, and cultivating their autonomy, confidence, and sense of belonging. Our programming is centered on addressing the unique dreams, values, and needs of each participant in the areas of well-being, education, and employment. At Avenues Montreal we believe that every youth deserves access to services centered on care and community. We are here to serve all youth, especially minority communities which includes English-speaking youth. Participation is voluntary and open to individuals aged 17 to 35, not actively enrolled in secondary school, and residing in Montreal or the greater Montreal area.
	Saint Columba House is engaged in seeking justice through empowerment, education and social action, as a community ministry of the United Church of Canada in partnership with the Point Saint Charles Community. Through its engagement in the community of Point Saint Charles, Saint Columba House: Works for personal and collective... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
	Regional Association of West Quebecers (RAWQ) is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit, community-based organization that serves and supports the English-speaking population in the Outaouais. Within its mandate, RAWQ serves and supports the English-speaking population by securing improved access to local services in English... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
	Black Community Resource Centre (BCRC) is a Montreal-based non-profit organization that strengthens community capacity by providing professional support to organizations and individuals in need. BCRC takes a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of English-speaking youth and adopts a multi-interventionist holistic strategy that is...(CLICK TO READ MORE)
	Quebec Farmers’ Association is a not-for-profit, member-based organization that works to support, enable and maintain the minority-language agricultural and rural constituency of Quebec. Through active networking and relationship building, advocating and defending rights, providing benefits and services, and conveying information through... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
	DESTA, which is located in the heart of the historical English-speaking Black community in Little Burgundy, Montreal, supports black youth aged 18 to 35 in reaching their educational, employability, and entrepreneurial goals.... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
	Fondation Toldos Yakov Yosef is a non-profit organization that serves Jewish families and seniors in the Outremont borough of Montreal who are currently underrepresented and underserved in terms of access to linguistically appropriate services and programs. Their mission aligns with the QCGN's vision of promoting and protecting the rights... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
	Catholic Action Montreal- Since establishing their roots in Montreal during the 18th century, members of Montreal’s English-speaking Catholic community have dedicated themselves to offering care and compassion to those in need. This commitment gave birth to a host of educational, health and social service institutions. Through devotion to service and outreach to... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
	Project 10 works to promote the personal, social, sexual and mental well being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, intersex and questioning (2LGBTQ+) youth and adults 14-25. Through advocacy and education, using a harm reduction approach, Project 10 aims to facilitate the empowerment of youth at individual, community, and institutional levels with a particular emphasis on supporting individuals and groups who experience multiple and intersecting oppressions. Services are free of charge, confidential and anonymous, and are offered in English and French. Project 10 envisions a world where 2LGBTQ+ youth are safe and empowered to become change makers through access to the resources, support and meaningful connections that allow them to explore their identities on their own terms.
	Blue Metropolis Foundation is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1997 that brings together people from different cultures to share the pleasure of reading and writing and encourages creativity and intercultural understanding. The Foundation produces an Annual Literary Festival of international calibre and offers a wide range of education... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
	Quebec Music Educators Association (QMEA) aims to promote and advance music education in Quebec. Through conferences, meetings and exhibitions, the association discusses issues while developing skills and strategies between members. Those events allow exchange of views in matters relating to music education. The Quebec... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
	Morrin Cultural Centre is an English-language cultural centre located in the historical quarter of Quebec City. The Morrin cultural Centre strives to be a leading cultural institution of national standing, providing the Francophone and Anglophone public with engaging programming in the areas of heritage interpretation, education, and the arts... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
	Repercussion Theatre, a non-profit organization, is a theatre company that tours professional, classically based productions to different communities. Over the past 27 years, the company has performed in many spaces throughout the U.S. and Canada. In Montreal, Repercussion Theatre is best known for its Shakespeare-in-the-Park open-air summer... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
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Atwater Library and Computer Centre is an independent charitable organization providing educational, cultural and social programs in the Montreal region, using traditional and cutting-edge ways of fostering learning, creativity and discussion. The Library’s heritage building functions as a hub of English-language activities. The organization... (CLICK TO READ MORE)

Quebec Board of Black Educators (QBBE) is a non-profit organization committed to promoting the academic success and empowerment of Black students in Quebec. Our vision is a Quebec education system that is inclusive and reflective of the diversity of our society, where Black students have equal access to quality education... (CLICK TO READ MORE)

Chez Doris is a charitable organization, which offers a daytime shelter for women in difficulty. It provides social services, recreational activities, as well as educational and practical assistance in a secure and accepting environment. Available seven days a week, it helps address problems of loneliness, isolation and depression and... (CLICK TO READ MORE)

Coasters Association, as a representative and responsive organization, enhances the quality of life on the Quebec Lower North Shore by creating and supporting community development and community leadership. The Coasters Association seeks to develop knowledge of the needs and expectations of the 16 communities on... (CLICK TO READ MORE)

Quebec Association of Independent Schools (QAIS) is an organization consisting of English elementary and secondary schools. QAIS was established to provide for the collective and individual needs of English Independent Schools in Quebec. Member schools are not for profit educational institutions governed by, and responsible to, a Board of... (CLICK TO READ MORE)

SEIZE educates, incubates, and organizes in support of the social solidarity economy. SEIZE incubates organizations and advances campaigns that are leading a transition to a new economy—supporting organizers, activists and entrepreneurs build a strong foundation that encourages economic democracy, solidarity, and cooperation. In 2021, SEIZE successfully campaigned to institutionalize itself within Concordia University and receive operational funding through the university’s fee-levy system, capturing students’ interest in a more sustainable economy through programs like SEIZE’s "Fundamentals of Solidarity Economy" curriculum and the Social Economy Mentorship Internship (SEMI) Program. With 321 user members, 16 support member organizations, and 6 worker members, SEIZE is able to effectively organize through its direct grassroots connections and strong member network.

Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN) is a non-profit, non-partisan umbrella organization engaged with its members in promoting the preservation of the built, cultural and natural heritage of Quebec. QAHN aims to promote a greater understanding of the history of Quebec’s English-speaking communities by informing, inspiring and... (CLICK TO READ MORE)

Townshippers’ Association is a non-profit, non-partisan community organization focused on promoting and supporting the interests of the English-speaking minority community in the historical Eastern Townships region of Quebec. Through a variety of initiatives and programs, Townshippers’ works to strengthen... (CLICK TO READ MORE)

Quebec English-language Production Council (QEPC) represents the English-language film, TV and media production industries in Quebec. Our objective is to increase the production of films and television by the official language minority in Quebec. The Council promotes this objective through research and strategic lobbying at both the federal... (CLICK TO READ MORE)

SNAP Family Center / Centre Famille SNAP offers a variety of services to enhance the lives of English-speaking children (ages 0-18) who are experiencing socio-emotional and/or behavior problems by offering individual and group support to the children and their parents. The Center also supports English-speaking families by offering counseling, referral services and parental support groups. The centre supports English-speaking professionals through skill developmental programming presently not within the regular curriculum, educational strategies and community services.

Heritage Lower Saint Lawrence (HLSL) contributes to the maintenance and development of the English-speaking communities of the Lower Saint Lawrence. The organization also aims to document the history of the English-speaking communities in this region and to sustain the institutions serving the communities of the region. Heritage Lower Saint... (CLICK TO READ MORE)

English Parents Committee Association (EPCA) is a coalition of Parents’ Committees from the English- language school boards across Quebec. The goals of the Association are to unite and represent Parents’ Committees from the public English-language school boards in the province; reach out and communicate with all parents from English-language... (CLICK TO READ MORE)

Phelps Aide Phelps Helps is a true grass-roots organization, founded in 2012 to expressly combat the unacceptably high drop-out rates in the Stanstead area of Quebec. The program has grown organically from a single high school tutoring program to one that includes assistance for Grades 3 and up in both English and French. Phelps’ innovative... (CLICK TO READ MORE)

Youth Employment Services (YES) is a community-based English-language service provider that helps Quebecers province-wide find employment and start and grow businesses. Created in 1995 as a non-profit organization to stem the flow of young people out of Quebec, today their services are focused on helping young people find and... (CLICK TO READ MORE)

Quebec Community Newspapers Association (QCNA) is dedicated to the professional and economic development of English community newspapers and their enterprises serving minority communities in Quebec. The QCNA is as unique as the members it serves with the association’s English and bilingual publications distributed weekly, biweekly,... (CLICK TO READ MORE)

Loyola High School is a non-profit organization that has been serving Montreal’s English Catholic community for well over one hundred years. Loyola is a Jesuit, Catholic university-preparatory school that challenges its young men to become intellectually competent, open to growth, religious, loving and committed to doing justice. Loyola is committed... (CLICK TO READ MORE)

Gay and Grey Montreal was formed in 2018 to help reduce isolation among older members of the English-speaking 2S.L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+ community in Montreal. We use the term ‘gay’ as an over-arching term for the whole community that includes two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual and anyone else who identifies as... (CLICK TO READ MORE)

Avenues Montreal is a Montreal-based non-profit organization that helps out-of-high school youth explore opportunities and find their path using strength-based plans. Avenues empowers youth by accompanying them through the process of discovering and connecting with Montreal’s rich community resources, and cultivating their autonomy, confidence, and sense of belonging. Our programming is centered on addressing the unique dreams, values, and needs of each participant in the areas of well-being, education, and employment. At Avenues Montreal we believe that every youth deserves access to services centered on care and community. We are here to serve all youth, especially minority communities which includes English-speaking youth. Participation is voluntary and open to individuals aged 17 to 35, not actively enrolled in secondary school, and residing in Montreal or the greater Montreal area.

Saint Columba House is engaged in seeking justice through empowerment, education and social action, as a community ministry of the United Church of Canada in partnership with the Point Saint Charles Community. Through its engagement in the community of Point Saint Charles, Saint Columba House: Works for personal and collective... (CLICK TO READ MORE)

Regional Association of West Quebecers (RAWQ) is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit, community-based organization that serves and supports the English-speaking population in the Outaouais. Within its mandate, RAWQ serves and supports the English-speaking population by securing improved access to local services in English... (CLICK TO READ MORE)

Black Community Resource Centre (BCRC) is a Montreal-based non-profit organization that strengthens community capacity by providing professional support to organizations and individuals in need. BCRC takes a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of English-speaking youth and adopts a multi-interventionist holistic strategy that is...(CLICK TO READ MORE)

Quebec Farmers’ Association is a not-for-profit, member-based organization that works to support, enable and maintain the minority-language agricultural and rural constituency of Quebec. Through active networking and relationship building, advocating and defending rights, providing benefits and services, and conveying information through... (CLICK TO READ MORE)

DESTA, which is located in the heart of the historical English-speaking Black community in Little Burgundy, Montreal, supports black youth aged 18 to 35 in reaching their educational, employability, and entrepreneurial goals.... (CLICK TO READ MORE)

Fondation Toldos Yakov Yosef is a non-profit organization that serves Jewish families and seniors in the Outremont borough of Montreal who are currently underrepresented and underserved in terms of access to linguistically appropriate services and programs. Their mission aligns with the QCGN's vision of promoting and protecting the rights... (CLICK TO READ MORE)

Catholic Action Montreal- Since establishing their roots in Montreal during the 18th century, members of Montreal’s English-speaking Catholic community have dedicated themselves to offering care and compassion to those in need. This commitment gave birth to a host of educational, health and social service institutions. Through devotion to service and outreach to... (CLICK TO READ MORE)

Project 10 works to promote the personal, social, sexual and mental well being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, intersex and questioning (2LGBTQ+) youth and adults 14-25. Through advocacy and education, using a harm reduction approach, Project 10 aims to facilitate the empowerment of youth at individual, community, and institutional levels with a particular emphasis on supporting individuals and groups who experience multiple and intersecting oppressions. Services are free of charge, confidential and anonymous, and are offered in English and French. Project 10 envisions a world where 2LGBTQ+ youth are safe and empowered to become change makers through access to the resources, support and meaningful connections that allow them to explore their identities on their own terms.

Blue Metropolis Foundation is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1997 that brings together people from different cultures to share the pleasure of reading and writing and encourages creativity and intercultural understanding. The Foundation produces an Annual Literary Festival of international calibre and offers a wide range of education... (CLICK TO READ MORE)

Quebec Music Educators Association (QMEA) aims to promote and advance music education in Quebec. Through conferences, meetings and exhibitions, the association discusses issues while developing skills and strategies between members. Those events allow exchange of views in matters relating to music education. The Quebec... (CLICK TO READ MORE)

Morrin Cultural Centre is an English-language cultural centre located in the historical quarter of Quebec City. The Morrin cultural Centre strives to be a leading cultural institution of national standing, providing the Francophone and Anglophone public with engaging programming in the areas of heritage interpretation, education, and the arts... (CLICK TO READ MORE)

Repercussion Theatre, a non-profit organization, is a theatre company that tours professional, classically based productions to different communities. Over the past 27 years, the company has performed in many spaces throughout the U.S. and Canada. In Montreal, Repercussion Theatre is best known for its Shakespeare-in-the-Park open-air summer... (CLICK TO READ MORE)

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