Jessica Prudencio: Intersections of Gastronomy and Feminism
We discuss food and intersectional feminism with Jessica Prudencio as part of our “Conversations in Environmental and Social Justice” series.
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Sandor Katz + David Zilber: Fermentation as Practice and Metaphor
Two major figures of the fermentation world, Sandor Ellix Katz and David Zilber, discuss their work, experiences and thoughts on fermentation and how it fits…
Cultural Igniters Series: Dan Mathews
I had the chance to chat with the wonderful Dan Mathews about his activist driven career with Peta (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)…
Talk: Mycosymbiosis with William Padilla-Brown
We spoke with the founder of MycoSymbiotics, social entrepreneur, citizen scientist, mycologist and wearer of many other hats.
In Spirit: The Voice of the Roots, interview with Soleil Launière
Pour parler de leur provenance, les Innus se réfèrent aux points d’eau. Soleil est originaire de Mashteuiatsh sur les rives du lac Saint-Jean — Pekuakami….
2Spirit Resurgence: Jade Konwataroni & Dayna Danger
The two artists discuss the Two-spirit resurgence, the importance of land based practices and more.
Cooking class with Wet’suwet’en Chef Marlene Hale, aka Chef Maluh
Marlene Hale, known as Chef Maluh, is a Wet’suwet’en chef, educator and activist.
Indigenous Environmental Activism in the Amazon: Nina Gualinga
Nina Gualinga is a defender of the Amazon from the Sarayaku community.
In Spirit: 2020 Recap!
This year, we took the opportunity to reflect on the human state: woman, child, the body and God. We raised questions of some life experiences,…
One Earth: Merging Environmental and Social Justice Anuradha Rao
Conservation biologist Anuradha Rao discussed how to merge environmental and social Justice.
Les Jardins Lakou: Afro-descendant agricultural traditions in Quebec
Discover les Jardins Lakou through this mini-documentary, premiered for Equinox 2020.
Spring 2020 Artist Interviews: James Benjamin and Danica Olders
We speak with these artists about their wonderful exhibitions Ecological Ambisonic Recordings 001: Rainforest and L’homme à l’aise which are a part of our current…
Radio Never Apart Episode 8: Lexie Smith
For episode 8 of Radio Never Apart, the invited guest is Lexie Smith, a baker, educator and artist based in Queens, NY. We also have…
Interview: Ecological Ambisonic Recordings from the Rainforest
We had a chat with James Benjamin, one of the artists behind the exhibition and accompanying limited edition vinyl record Ecological Ambisonic Recordings 001: Rainforest.
LISTEN! Following the Hidden Signs of Saint-Henri’s Gentrification
Graffiti is anonymous. Yet it is another way to engage with the city. It helps us to pay attention to our surroundings. If you just…
Age of Union Talk III — Spirituality
For the third Age of Union talk, Dax was thrilled to welcome special guest Mariette Raina to engage in a discussion about spirituality.
Age of Union Talk II — Culture
For the second of four talks, Dax welcomed special guest Marika Anthony-Shaw (Arcade Fire/ Plus 1) to engage in this inspiring discussion about how artists…
Montreal’s Climate Strike Sets World Records, But What Comes Next?
Over 600,000 people peaceful gathered at the base of Mont Royal park on Friday, September 27th, to join millions of other people, in 170 other…
The Amazon Ablaze: An Interview with Conservationist Paul Rosolie
Conservationist Paul Rosolie has spent the last 13 years on the ground, protecting the Western Amazon on the boarder of Peru, with his organization Jungle…
Terra Sapiens: Dialogues for Change
Enjoy the Terra Sapiens: Dialogues for Change talk and walk through of the exhibitions with explanation by the team who put it together! Along with…
The Philosophy of Low-Tech: A Conversation with Kris De Decker
Aaron Vansintjan interviews Kris De Decker about his philosophy of low tech, his solar powered website and the importance of looking into history when it…
Age of Union: Artist Interviews
We chat with Never Apart founder Dax Dasilva and curator Jean-Sébastien Baillat of Baillat Studios about the exhibition “Age of Union” they put together and…
Terra Sapiens: Artist Interviews
We speak with Damian Siqueiros and LembasWorks who launched their exhibition “Terra Sapiens” for our Spring season and learn about their intentions and practices behind…
Salt and Papaya: A Pop-up Featuring Sustainably Made Caribbean Fashion
Never Apart welcomes Salt and Papaya: A pop-up featuring sustainably made Caribbean Fashion next December 8th. Get to know more about the project.
The New Ecological Situationists: On the Revolutionary Aesthetics of Climate Justice and Degrowth
Aaron Vansintjan—co-editor of Uneven Earth and editor of the book “In defense of degrowth”—offers an in depth look at the revolutionary aesthetics of climate justice…
In Spirit: About the Spiritual Experience
Some contemporary scholars who work on the body and spirituality note that in the modern era, “spiritual experiences” carry social issues in which the individual…
A Conversation with Animal Rights Activist Leif Cocks
Leif Cocks stands apart from other animal activists—has the rare ability to step back and look at the big picture.
Urban Beekeeping with Alvéole’s Étienne Lapierre
This summer, Never Apart tapped into its social and environmental consciousness even further by teaming up with Alvéole and installing two beehives on the centre’s…
A Conversation With Ocean Conservationist Paul Watson
Our ocean’s are in trouble. They’re dying, because of us. Paul Watson, the founder of Sea Shepherd, has been fighting this crisis from happening for…
Alban Pilard: Let The Games Begin!
“Coffee shops are really good places to meet people,” states Pilard. “They are also a great hub in which a lot of people and personalities…
20 Questions with Dolphin Activist Richard O’Barry
Here is the story of this incredible man, who started off capturing and training dolphins himself, and ended up becoming an invaluable asset in the…
Mathieu Gallant: Nourishing The Spirit
The famous quote ‘man shall not live by bread alone’, has become a main staple in our understanding and awareness that we are what we…
Les Ateliers Évolution: Waste Not Want Not, The New Economics
“We were four students in Environmental Science at UQAM who decided to start an ecological and zero waste grocery.”
20 Questions with White Lions Conservationist Linda Tucker
Prior to this article, I had no idea who Linda Tucker was, or that White Lions even existed. Once I realized that these mythical creatures…
20 Questions with Dr. Jane Goodall
Dr. Jane Goodall is the world’s leading expert on chimpanzee’s, best know for her 56 year study of them in the Gombe Stream National Park,…
Water: Artist Talk Q&A
We sat down with the talented artists behind the Water Exhibition that was housed in our Galleries for the Summer season and chat about their…
20 Questions with David Suzuki
For almost all Canadians, David Suzuki is a household name synonymous with the environment and conservation. Suzuki has been a pioneer, a leader and an…
Water: Interviews
The theme of water runs through each of their work; a meeting point for their different practices.
Vanishing Reefs: The Effects of Dynamite Fishing in Tanzania
Guest Contributor Sophie Tremblay details the environmental and societal costs of dynamite fishing off Songo Songo’s fragile coast.