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Official Schedule
Sawa Convention 2025
Friday, August 29, 2025
Welcome & Cultural Parade
10:00 AM ET
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Visit to Montreal City Hall and signing of the guest book
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City parade through the main streets
Location: Montreal City Hall - 275 Rue Notre Dame E, Montréal, QC H2Y 4B7
11:00 AM ET -
Visit to the Indigenous Museum MOHAWKS (130 Rue Saint-Pierre, Montréal, QC H2Y 2L7)
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Cultural exchange and refreshments
Evening
8:00 PM ET -
Cultural exchange and refreshments
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(meals provided, drinks for sale)
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Delegation presentations
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Traditional attire parade
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Games and activities for children
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Keynote speech by Jacques Madiba Eyoum
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Music and cultural performances
Location: Complexe La Providence
6566 Rue Jarry East, Saint-Léonard, QC H1P 1W3
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Symposium & Gala
Morning
10:00 AM ET
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Breakfast (free coffee/tea and treats)
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Community symposium & discussion panels
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Cultural interlude with children
Location: Complexe La Providence: 6566 Rue Jarry East, Saint-Léonard, QC H1P 1W3
Afternoon
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Meet-and-greet with Royal Guests
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Free time for lunch or to explore the city
Evening
7:00 PM ET -
Gala Night (ticketed entry)
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Dinner reception included, artistic showcases and talent celebration
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Special beverages available for purchase (water and food included)
Location: Complexe La Providence: 6566 Rue Jarry East, Saint-Léonard, QC H1P 1W3
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Heritage & Farewell
Morning
10:00 AM ET
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Cultural heritage activity: Tribute to the Sawa Martyrs
Afternoon​
1:30 PM ET
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Grand Community BBQ at the park
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Games, exhibitions, and cultural activities
9:30 PM ET -
Official closing of the convention and acknowledgments
Location: Parc René Lévesque – 398 Chemin du Canal, Lachine, QC H8S 4G2
Only $150
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Payment Methods
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By Interac e-Transfer (within Canada) to: finance@sawaconna.org
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(Please include your full name and "SAWA Convention Ticket 2025" in the message.)
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By Zelle (within the USA) to the same email address: finance@sawaconna.org
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(Also include your full name and the note "SAWA Convention Ticket 2025".)
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With Credit Cards, click here
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