Aïcha Bastien-N’Diaye, from the Huron-Wendat Nation, was introduced to movement through Guinean traditional dance while growing up in Wendake. Naturally blending her strong cultural influences, her passion for the physicality and expressiveness of dance quickly led her to pursue professional training at L’École de danse de Québec.

‍

Using her voice to inspire her communities, both on social media and on stage, Aïcha sees movement as a powerful tool for change and innovation.

‍

A multidisciplinary artist, she showcased her work "Dance Your Anxiety Away" in an installation by Slow Factory at MoMA PS1 in New York. She has also performed in Émilie Monnet’s play Marguerite, Le Feu. More recently, she opened for Caroline Monnet at the Indigenous Futurism fashion show at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles, co-hosted seasons 2 and 3 of Décoloniser l’histoire, a web series produced by Picbois Productions, and co-directed the show YAHWATSIRA’, presented at the Carrefour International de Théâtre.As co-founder and artistic director of Studio Le Feu, she is currently focused on directing and creating visuals within the artistic and commercial industries.

‍

Martine St-Victor is a communications strategist and the General Manager of Edelman in Montréal, one of its 60 offices worldwide, making it the world's most important communication firm.

‍

Martine is a monthly columnist at the Montreal Gazette and La Presse and can be seen and heard regularly on Radio-Canada television and radio. During federal and provincial elections, Martine analyzes political communication on CTV News.

‍

Martine is a Trustee on various Boards, a founding member of the Black Opportunity Fund, and Vice-Chair of the Québec section of IWF (International Women’s Forum).

‍

Ingrid is a brand strategist, ethnographer, and co-founder of Pre&ent. Driven by a deep curiosity for human nuances, she focuses on the motivations and concerns that drive change for brands, organizations, and individuals. Through ethnographic research, strategic planning, and both qualitative and quantitative analysis, this socio-cultural explorer delivers insights and recommendations shaped by diverse observations.

‍

As a freelance consultant, Ingrid helps teams create meaningful socio-cultural anchors, working with organizations such as Collectif Bienvenue, Héma-Québec, Apple, and Hellmann’s. Through Pre&ent, which provides visual content, workshops, and research focused on representation, she explores ways to highlight authentic stories and their complexities. By leveraging engaging learning and observational techniques (A2C, Radio-Canada, Musée de la civilisation), she fosters a deeper understanding of narratives that truly resonate.

‍