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Nearly five decades after it was founded, family is still part of the DNA of the West-Can Folk Performing Co. The 1960s and 70s saw a wave of new residents of Montreal arriving from the Caribbean islands. In the mid-70s, a group of these families sought to ease their homesickness by leaning into their rich folk culture of drumming, singing, dance, storytelling, crafts, and food. They also sought to pass their traditions on to their children and future generations. And it worked!
Come learn the stories of these families, their traditions, and their many contributions to Montreal and Quebec's cultural scene through the West-Can Folk Performing Co.
Click here for the complete Heritage Talks 2025 program!