Mémoire MILE END

developed by Studio 303 and the Toronto Arts Council
A community is defined by its people. Mile End has long history of diversity and tolerance, making it a special place for all new comers regardless of religious background. Over three weeks, we met over fifty people who live and work in Montreal’s diverse community Mile End. We [...]

WALKING TOUR:  Audio Interviews (in order of occurance):
Anastasia Kyriazopoulos – Kamenitsa on Fairmount
Ould Atigh – La Kharma on Fairmount
Patsy Van Roost – Resident on Parc Ave
Marie Lynda Bilodeau – Resident on Esplande Ave
Tamey Lau – Flower Shop on St. Bernard
Maria-Jose Raposo – Member of Portuguese Social Club on St. Bernard
Vito and Vicky – Olympico Café on St. Viateur
Danny [...]

(OMK) The Cathy Gordon Collective’s Lost And Found Project travels to Montreal’s Mile End to work with the local community to create Mémoire MILE END: marche un mille dans ses chaussures. The team includes Mile End artists Daniela Ansovini, Claudia Fancello, Grethe De Waal, photographer Shane Ward, sound advisor Steve Marsh and Studio 303 production director Val Desjardins. Together [...]

Walking Tour meeting spot: Barros Lucos (north/east corner of St. Urbain on Fairmount). Audience is invited to meet:
Saturday  May 29 (2pm & 4pm), Sunday May 30th (2pm & 4pm), Tuesday June 1 (2pm), Thursday June 3 (10:30am)
To RSVP for a spot – email cathy@cathygordon.com
This is a work-in-progress.

Short-term Resident of Mile End. Currently living on Jeanne-Mance for just under a year now and will be moving again this summer.

Young mom, known for her pink boots! Patsy has lived in Mile End for 20 years…

Daughter of Rocco, founder of Olympico Cafe on St. Viateur

Born and raised in Mile End, Michel is a long-time resident…

Originally from Hungary, Vilos and his son William run Antiques on Fairmount.

Le Freak Hair Salon on Fairmount