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Montréal 2025 · C25

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Montréal 2025 Program

August 29–31, 2025

Official schedule of the Sawa Convention North America 2025, held in Montréal.

  • Day 1

    Friday, August 29

    Welcome & Cultural Parade

    • 10:00 AM ET

      Visit to Montreal City Hall and signing of the guest book

      Hôtel de Ville de Montréal · 275 Rue Notre-Dame E, Montréal, QC H2Y 4B7

    • City parade through the main streets

    • 11:00 AM ET

      Visit to the Indigenous Museum MOHAWKS

      130 Rue Saint-Pierre, Montréal, QC H2Y 2L7

    • Cultural exchange and refreshments

    • 8:00 PM ET

      Cultural exchange and refreshments

      Meals provided, drinks for sale.

      Complexe La Providence · 6566 Rue Jarry Est, Saint-Léonard, QC H1P 1W3

    • Delegation presentations

    • Traditional attire parade

    • Games and activities for children

    • Keynote speech by Jacques Madiba Eyoum

    • Music and cultural performances

  • Day 2

    Saturday, August 30

    Symposium & Gala

    • 10:00 AM ET

      Breakfast

      Free coffee/tea and treats.

    • Community symposium & discussion panels

      Complexe La Providence · 6566 Rue Jarry Est, Saint-Léonard, QC H1P 1W3

    • Cultural interlude with children

    • Afternoon

      Meet-and-greet with Royal Guests

    • Free time for lunch or to explore the city

    • 7:00 PM ET

      Gala Night

      Dinner reception included, artistic showcases and talent celebration. Special beverages available for purchase (water and food included).

      Complexe La Providence · 6566 Rue Jarry Est, Saint-Léonard, QC H1P 1W3

      Ticketed entry

  • Day 3

    Sunday, August 31

    Heritage & Farewell

    • 10:00 AM ET

      Cultural heritage activity: Tribute to the Sawa Martyrs

      Parc René-Lévesque · 398 Chemin du Canal, Lachine, QC H8S 4G2

    • 1:30 PM ET

      Grand Community BBQ at the park

      Parc René-Lévesque

    • Games, exhibitions, and cultural activities

    • 9:30 PM ET

      Official closing of the convention and acknowledgments

      Parc René-Lévesque