Invitation to an Art Exhibition Recovery in Colour: Francophone Voices
Oct 5, 2026 — 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Join us for an art exhibition showcasing paintings created by Francophone participants living with schizophrenia in a linguistic minority setting. The exhibition explores their lived experiences and journeys of recovery, offering an opportunity for reflection and dialogue around a population that has long faced stigma.
Exploring Recovery Through Art and Francophone Voices
Recovery in Colour: Francophone Voices
Event type: Art Exhibition
Date: October 5, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Vanier Community Centre, 270 Marier Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario
About the event
As part of the doctoral research project “Recovering from What? An Analysis of the Experiences of Francophone People Living with Schizophrenia in a Linguistic Minority Setting,” this art exhibition showcases paintings created by research participants.
Through art, the exhibition aims to share the lived experiences and recovery journeys of Francophone people living with schizophrenia in a linguistic minority setting. The event will bring together research participants, family members, professionals, and members of the public to encourage dialogue and reflection on recovery and the experiences of a population that has long faced stigma.
Admission: Open to the public.
RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by September 30, 2026, by email at [email protected] or by phone at 343-321-0905.
Research observation: The public exhibition is accompanied by a participant-observation process. Notes may be taken to document the event for research purposes. No names or identifying information will be collected, and participants' anonymity will be preserved.
Contact: Hakima Moktary
[email protected]
343-321-0905