The Dynasty Summit, a two-day collective experience that promises: reflection, co-construction and the building of new ideas and programs promoting the creation of content and cultural goods created by Afro-Descendants in Quebec.

Deconstruct
to rebuild better

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A new era

Today, with the democratization of the means of production and the multiplication of non-traditional media, we are witnessing the emergence of a new culture and a new way of creating.

Institutions and funding bodies need to adjust and ensure a better distribution of resources. Change is possible, but we need to open dialogue and listen to the community. The Dynasty Summit is our way of being an active and positive agent of change. The industry needs to realize that to survive, it must renew itself, and our creators are part of the solution.
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We hope you'll enjoy diving back into the uplifting conversations that took place at the first edition.

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Le livre noir

It is with great pride that we present "The Black Book", the report following the Dynasty Summit held on November 4 and 5, 2022. This first edition was an unprecedented collective experience, bringing together players from the media and cultural industries around a shared reflection aimed at building new ideas.
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The Summit's intention was clear: to question, rethink and co-construct industries that reflect our communities. We sought to rebuild trust, strengthen our community and foster knowledge sharing. In a dynamic approach, in the company of our experts, the participants were called upon to take action and put their knowledge to good use to foster together an equitable distribution of available resources, in order to develop authentic and representative content and cultural goods.
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This report is the fruit of these enriching encounters, where we explored innovative avenues, confronted our ideas and developed foundations for the future of our industries. Here we share the lessons learned, in the hope of inspiring and encouraging concrete action for more inclusive and equitable environments.

We are convinced that our "The Black Book" will be a source of information for all, amplifying the voices of Afro-descendant creators and opening up new perspectives for our communities.

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2/11/2023

The Livre Noir of the first Sommet Dynastie: Reflections and recommendations

The Fondation Dynastie is proud to announce the release of its first report following the Sommet Dynastie: Le Livre Noir. Much more than just a report, it's a manifesto, a source of reflection and a guide to the future of Quebec's cultural, artistic and media industries.

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Relive the 2022 Summit in pictures

A selection of photos from the first edition to immerse you in the ambiabiance of enriching conversations.

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Collaboration and community

The intention of the Summit is to collectively question, rethink and rebuild the cultural and media industries.

Rebuilding trust - Strengthening community - Reinventing our culture

8:30 - 9:30

Door opening

9:30 - 9:45

Welcome by the Dynasty Foundation

Margaret Archer

Co-President Dynasty Foundation

9:45 - 11:00

Panel: Prosperity Black Creators

Let's talk about the resources available to our creators. Is access equitable for all our creators? Let's encourage better sharing of knowledge about existing resources by the creative community.

Cyrille Ekwalla

Journalist - Media content producer

Eric Kanago

Producer

Marcus Troy

Creative Entrepreneur and Artist

Noémi Mercier

Host and Documentary Content Producer at Noovo Info

11:00 - 11:15

Break

11:15 - 12:15

Round Table: Inclusive and collaborative practices

We've heard the rhetoric, but has the industry taken concrete action to make up for its deficit in terms of diversity and inclusion? Are we making progress?

Barbara Laurenstin

Radio and TV columnist and researcher

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Andy Mailly Pressoir

Sports reporter

Élodie Parthenay

Journalist and Writer

Sabine Daniel

Host and producer

Vanessa Destiné

Journalist and columnist

12:15 - 13:15

Lunch

13:15 - 14:15

Round table: Access to resources, representation & ownership

Many new faces have joined organizations and companies, but are they still confined to supporting roles? How can we ensure that the work of our creators lasts and that they can earn a decent living from their art?

Eric M'Boua

Presenter - Producer

Phara Henry

Founder and President of Nuances Magazine inc.

Jean-Yves Roux

President and founder of Natyf TV

Chadwick Damord

Radio host

Stefan Verna

Film Director

14:15 - 14:30

Break

14:30 - 15:30

Workshop: The Media Manifesto

Together, let's identify the issues affecting our creators, the barriers and, above all, develop solutions to bring about real and immediate change in the industries. Hosted by Tracy Paulotte

Tracy Paulotte

Production manager and animator

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14:30 - 15:30

Workshop: Financing strategy for entrepreneurs

You are invited to shape a new financing system. A more fluid system, with questions adapted to the reality of our creators.

Hosted by Magalie Boutin

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15:30 - 15:45

Break

15:45 - 16:45

Panel: Without Media Barriers

Our creators face many pitfalls in the media industry. Can we eliminate them?

Eric Idriss-kanago

Producer

Cathy Wong

Vice-President, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Official Languages

Diego Briceno

Senior Manager, Content and Diversity

Yolande James

General Manager, Diversity and Inclusion

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16:45 - 17:00