Alliance Donne

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

Au nom du conseil d’administration d’Alliance Donne, nous transmettons nos meilleurs vœux à la communauté italienne de Montréal, du Canada et du monde entier à l’occasion de la Festa della Repubblica, célébrée le 2 juin.

Cette journée importante marque la naissance de la République italienne et nous permet de souligner l’histoire, la culture, la résilience et les valeurs démocratiques de l’Italie.

Le mois de juin marque également le Mois du patrimoine italien, une occasion de célébrer, tout au long du mois, les riches traditions, les histoires, les contributions et l’héritage durable des communautés italiennes d’ici et d’ailleurs.

En tant que femmes d’origine italienne, nous sommes fières d’honorer nos racines, de célébrer notre culture et de continuer à préserver ces histoires pour les générations futures.

On behalf of the Alliance Donne Board of Directors, we extend our warmest wishes to the Italian community in Montréal, across Canada, and around the world as we celebrate Festa della Repubblica on June 2.

This important day marks the birth of the Italian Republic and is an opportunity to honour Italy’s history, culture, resilience, and democratic values.

June also marks Italian Heritage Month, a time to celebrate all month long the rich traditions, stories, contributions, and enduring legacy of Italian communities here in Montréal, across Canada, and around the world.

As women of Italian heritage, we are proud to honour our roots, celebrate our culture, and continue preserving these stories for future generations.

A nome del Consiglio di amministrazione di Alliance Donne, porgiamo i nostri migliori auguri alla comunità italiana di Montréal, del Canada e del mondo intero in occasione della Festa della Repubblica, celebrata il 2 giugno.

Questa importante giornata segna la nascita della Repubblica Italiana e ci permette di rendere omaggio alla storia, alla cultura, alla resilienza e ai valori democratici dell’Italia.

Il mese di giugno segna anche il Mese del Patrimonio Italiano, un’occasione per celebrare, durante tutto il mese, le ricche tradizioni, le storie, i contributi e l’eredità duratura delle comunità italiane qui e nel mondo.

In quanto donne di origine italiana, siamo orgogliose di onorare le nostre radici, celebrare la nostra cultura e continuare a preservare queste storie per le generazioni future. 🇮🇹

Buona Festa della Repubblica!
Buon Mese del Patrimonio Italiano!
Viva l’Italia! 🇮🇹

06/02/2026

𝐁𝐮𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐨 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐨! 🇮🇹

En juin, nous célébrons fièrement les Canadiens et Canadiennes d’origine italienne et rendons hommage au riche patrimoine, aux traditions, aux histoires et aux valeurs qui continuent de façonner nos communautés.

Le Mois du patrimoine italien est une occasion de célébrer nos racines, de mettre en valeur notre culture et de reconnaître les contributions importantes que les Italo-Canadiens et Italo-Canadiennes ont apportées, et continuent d’apporter, partout au pays.

Tout au long du mois, nous célébrons la richesse de la culture italienne au Canada, en particulier les femmes dont la force, la créativité et la résilience continuent de nous inspirer.

Dites-nous en commentaire : quelle tradition italienne portez-vous avec vous?

This June, we proudly celebrate Canadians of Italian origin and honour the rich heritage, traditions, stories, and values that continue to shape our communities.

Italian Heritage Month is a time to celebrate our roots, recognize our culture, and acknowledge the meaningful contributions Italian Canadians have made and continue to make across the country.

Throughout the month, we celebrate the richness of Italian culture in Canada, especially the women whose strength, creativity, and resilience continue to inspire us.

Tell us in the comments: what Italian tradition do you carry with you?

Questo giugno, celebriamo con orgoglio i canadesi di origine italiana e rendiamo omaggio al ricco patrimonio, alle tradizioni, alle storie e ai valori che continuano a dare forma alle nostre comunità.

Il Mese del Patrimonio Italiano è un’occasione per celebrare le nostre radici, valorizzare la nostra cultura e riconoscere i contributi importanti che gli italo-canadesi hanno dato e continuano a dare in tutto il Paese.

Durante tutto il mese, celebriamo la ricchezza della cultura italiana in Canada, in particolare le donne la cui forza, creatività e resilienza continuano a ispirarci.

Raccontateci nei commenti: quale tradizione italiana portate con voi?

06/02/2026

Happy Italian Canadian heritage month! 🇮🇹🇨🇦

🇮🇹🇨🇦 June is Italian Heritage Month in Canada 🇨🇦🇮🇹

This month, we celebrate the rich history, culture, traditions, and remarkable contributions of Italian Canadians who have helped shape Canada into the vibrant and diverse nation it is today.

The story of Italian immigration to Canada is one of courage, sacrifice, resilience, and hope. Beginning in the late 19th century and growing significantly after World War II, thousands of Italian families crossed the Atlantic in search of new opportunities and a better future for their children.

Through hard work and determination, Italian Canadians played a vital role in building communities, businesses, infrastructure, and institutions across the country. Their contributions can be seen in every sector of Canadian society—from construction and entrepreneurship to education, healthcare, politics, sports, arts, and culture.

Italian heritage is also reflected in the values that continue to unite generations: family, respect, faith, hospitality, and a deep sense of community. These traditions remain alive today in homes, neighborhoods, festivals, and cultural celebrations from coast to coast.

From delicious cuisine and world-famous coffee culture to music, language, craftsmanship, and timeless traditions, the Italian spirit continues to enrich Canadian life every day.

Today, more than 1.5 million Canadians proudly claim Italian ancestry, maintaining a strong connection to their roots while contributing to Canada’s multicultural identity.

As we celebrate Italian Heritage Month, we honor the generations who came before us, recognize the achievements of the present, and inspire future generations to preserve and share this extraordinary legacy.
❤️🇮🇹🍁

05/20/2026

Donner une voix aux femmes qui ont contribué à façonner l’histoire de Montréal.

Le mois dernier, notre présidente Giuliana Fumagalli Perso était invitée à l’émission Appuntamento avec Nick et Silvana afin de parler de la mission de Alliance Donne et d’offrir un aperçu de la prochaine exposition Le cucitrici au MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises.

Cette exposition culturelle mettra en lumière les histoires des femmes italiennes ayant travaillé dans l’industrie du vêtement à Montréal - des femmes dont la voix, les sacrifices, la force et les contributions ont marqué des générations et contribué à bâtir notre communauté. 🇮🇹

🎥 Visionnez l’entrevue ici :
https://youtu.be/vzEXYcvgHAk

Exposition : Le cucitrici : les voix des couturières italiennes de Montréal
📅 Juin 2026 – Juin 2027
📍 MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises – Centre des mémoires montréalaises, Montréal

Une exposition unique à Montréal et au Canada, réalisée grâce à une initiative de la communauté italienne - conçue et réalisée par l’Alliance Donne, en collaboration avec le MEM.

Partenaire principal :
Italian Foundation - Fondation italienne FCCI – Fondation Italienne/ Italian Foundation

En partenariat avec :
• Entente de développement culturel de Montréal - Ville de Montréal
• Gouvernement du Québec
• McGill University – Etudes québecoises / Québec Studies
• District Central
• Congrès National des Italo-Canadiens - Région Québec
• Conseil Régional des Personnes Âgées Italo Canadiennes - CRAIC

Giving a voice to the women who helped shape Montréal’s history.

Last month, our President Giuliana Fumagalli Perso was a guest on the Appuntamento show with Nick and Silvana to discuss the mission of Alliance Donne and offer a preview of the upcoming Le cucitrici exhibition at the MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises.

This powerful cultural exhibition will highlight the stories of Italian women who worked in Montréal’s garment industry - women whose voices, sacrifices, strength, and contributions helped build generations and communities. 🇮🇹🧵

🎥 Watch the interview here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzEXYcvgHAk

📍 Exhibition: Le cucitrici : les voix des couturières italiennes de Montréal
📅 June 2026 – June 2027
📍 MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises

A first-of-its-kind exhibition in Montréal and Canada, created through an initiative of the Italian community. Designed and produced by Alliance Donne, in collaboration with the MEM.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

05/10/2026

Bonne fête des Mères 🌷❤️
En cette journée et chaque jour de l’année, le conseil d’administration d’Alliance Donne souhaite rendre hommage à toutes les mères, grands-mères et figures maternelles dont l’amour, la force, la résilience et les conseils inspirent les générations futures chaque jour. Merci pour tout ce que vous faites.

Happy Mother’s Day 🌷❤️
On this day and every single day, the Board of Directors of Alliance Donne wishes to honour and celebrate all mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures whose love, strength, resilience, and guidance inspire future generations every day. Thank you for all that you do.

Buona Festa della Mamma 🌷❤️
In questa giornata e ogni singolo giorno, il Consiglio di Amministrazione di Alliance Donne desidera rendere omaggio e celebrare tutte le mamme, nonne e figure materne il cui amore, forza, resilienza e guida ispirano ogni giorno le future generazioni. Grazie di cuore per tutto ciò che fate.

05/01/2026

Des voix de femmes à découvrir, célébrer et faire rayonner.

Nous sommes heureuses de partager cette belle initiative de l’Enciclopedia delle Donne, qui met en lumière des parcours inspirants de femmes à travers l’histoire et la société. Chaque voix racontée enrichit notre mémoire collective.

Chez Alliance Donne, nous croyons aussi au pouvoir des histoires de femmes, à leur héritage et à leur impact d’hier à aujourd’hui. 💫

Women’s voices deserve to be heard, celebrated, and remembered.

We are proud to share this beautiful initiative by Enciclopedia delle Donne, highlighting inspiring women’s stories and contributions. Every story told strengthens our collective memory.

At Alliance Donne, we also believe in the power of women’s voices, heritage, and legacy, past, present, and future.