A brief history

Founded in 1963 and incorporated in 1968 as the Centre Monchanin,
it subsequently took the name Monchanin Cross-Cultural Centre in 1979.
The new name, Intercultural Institute of Montreal (1990), reflects the organisation's present mission and activities.

Now, the Intercultural Institute of Montreal act as :

• An interreligious, intercultural and interracial centre of reconciliation, encounter and solidarity among peoples of different cultures, religions, ages and socio-economic backgrounds.

• A centre of analysis and social transformation guided by the wisdom and savoir-faire of all cultures and religions.

• A living alternative laboratory exploring important issues of social economics, political education, ethics, etc., with intercultural and interreligious inspiration guiding the construction of an intercultural society.

Awards

1987
National Award of Canadian Council for Multicultural and Intercultural Education

1993
“Prix du rapprochement interculturel” award
(Ministry of Immigration and Cultural Communities of Quebec)

1994
The Ezekiel Hart award presented to Jacques Langlais, the Institute’s founder (Quebec Chapter of the Canadian Jewish Congress)

Its three Directors:

For more information:

IIM IN ACTION - October 2006
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Jacques Langlais (1921-2008), in Memoriam

After forty years...

Together because we are differents:
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Highlights of our achievements:

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Forty two years of services to communities:
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Forty three years of services to communities:
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Highlights 2007-2008:
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Highlights 2008-2009:
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