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Griottes Polyglottes Arts & EDI Society

Griottes Polyglottes Arts &amp; EDI Society help youth and immigrants BUILD CONFIDENCE THROUGH PLAY.We fosters creativity and connection through arts and cultural initiatives, promoting diversity, inclusion, and community engagement. They create safe spaces for authentic interactions and support underrepresented voices.

Bonjour French learners,Are you an&nbsp;Advanced Beginner or Intermediate learner preparing for a French test as part of your immigration application and feeling like&hellip; &ldquo;I know the rules, but when I speak, everything disappears 😅&rdquo;?Or maybe you learned French in school, understand quite a lot&hellip; but freeze when it&rsquo;s time to speak?Or maybe you simply love French and want to feel more comfortable using it in real life? 👉🏾 You&rsquo;re in the right place. This workshop is not a magic shortcut and it won&rsquo;t replace your French classes. What it will do is help you unlock your voice and use the French you already know with more confidence and ease. Through playful role-play, real-life scenarios, and supportive group practice, we focus on what often makes the biggest difference: ✨ confidence ✨ clarity ✨ presence 🎯 This workshop is designed to help you:&bull; Feel more at ease speaking French in everyday and test-like situations &bull; Use the vocabulary you already know more naturally &bull; Reduce fear, stress, and self-doubt when speaking &bull; Stop overthinking and start expressing yourself &bull; Build confidence that supports both French tests&nbsp;and real-life conversations &bull; Complement your current learning with active, practical speaking timeYou&rsquo;ll practice in a small, safe, and encouraging group, where mistakes are welcome and learning feels lighter 😊 No matter your reason for being here, the goal is simple: 👉 to help you feel more confident, more comfortable, and more yourself when speaking French No pressure. No perfection needed. Just more confidence, more practice, and more trust in yourself 🌱 then 🌳We can&rsquo;t wait to welcome you!GP Scty Team 💛

Become a Confident French Speaker through Improv

Your gift powers playful, real-world learning for youth, newcomers, immigrants, and culturally diverse teams 🎭&nbsp;It helps us offer language, improv, and EDI workshops at a price that matches each group&rsquo;s reality. With your support, Griottes Polyglottes brings role‑playing, storytelling, and theatre into classrooms and communities to practice French or English, build confidence, and stand up to racism, injustice, and exclusion 💬.&nbsp;Thank you for helping more people feel seen, heard, and at home.

Your gift powers playful, real-world learning for youth, newcomers, immigrants, and culturally diverse teams 🎭 It helps us offer language, improv, and EDI workshops at a price that matches each group’s reality.With your support, Griottes Polyglottes brings role‑playing, storytelling, and theatre into classrooms and communities to practice French or English, build confidence, and stand up to racism, injustice, and exclusion 💬. Thank you for helping more people feel seen, heard, and at home.

🎉 YES! LET&#39;S PLAY for Our Mental Wellbeing!A playful 2-hour escape to laugh, connect, recharge, and give your brain a well-deserved break! 🧠💛When was the last time you said YES to playing, just for the fun of it?YES to laughing out loud! 😂 YES to being silly! 🤪 YES to letting go of perfection! YES to meeting new people! YES to giving yourself a break! 🌱And most importantly... YES to taking care of your mental wellbeing through PLAY!Inspired by the improv game &ldquo;Yes, Let&#39;s!&rdquo;, this 2-hour playful experience invites you to unplug from the daily grind, get out of your head, and reconnect with yourself and others through laughter, movement, creativity, and human connection.Think of it as a mini-vacation for your brain... without the airport security line! ✈️😜Through simple, fun, low-pressure games and creative activities inspired by improvisation, we&#39;ll explore how play can help us unwind, be more present, and bring a little more joy into everyday life.No stage. No scripts. No need to be funny. Just come as you are, and let&#39;s play! 🎈 💛 This experience is for you if:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">You&#39;ve been feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in a routine.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">You spend too much time working, thinking, or worrying and could use a mental break.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">You miss the simple joy of playing and laughing without a particular reason.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">You&#39;d love to meet new people and make meaningful connections.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">You&#39;re curious about trying something new, even if you&#39;re shy or have never done improv before!</li></ul>🎈 What to expectOver two hours, through guided group games, playful movement, and creative exercises, you&#39;ll be invited to:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">😂 Laugh and unwind: Take a break from everyday stress and enjoy some silliness.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🧠 Get out of your head: Let go of overthinking and the pressure to get everything right.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🎨 Reconnect with creativity: Rediscover spontaneity, imagination, and your playful side.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🤝 Connect with others: Share laughter and experiences in a welcoming, small-group setting.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🌱 Recharge: Slow down, be present, and explore simple ways to bring more play into your life.</li></ul>Unlike wellness activities centred on silence or stillness, we use PLAY as our starting point.You don&#39;t just watch the fun. You become part of it!Everything is beginner-friendly, and you&#39;re always welcome to participate at your own pace. 💸 Pay what you can!Your wellbeing matters more than your wallet! 💛We want this experience to be accessible to everyone, so participation is by donation.Give what you can. No one will be turned away because of financial barriers.Your contributions help cover the room rental, materials, and future sessions. 👋 Who&#39;s behind all this playful goodness?Hi!!! We&#39;re Elaine, Caro, and Ingrid! 🥰Three friends who have been improvising together for several years and believe that play isn&#39;t just for kids!We want to share the joy of play, laughter, creativity, and human connection with our communities.Ingrid is the founder of Griottes Polyglottes, a nonprofit organization that uses play, theatre, and storytelling to build confidence, foster inclusion, and create social change.Together, we&#39;re creating a space where adults can reconnect with their playful side while supporting their mental wellbeing. 🌈 A welcoming space for everyoneWe strive to create an inclusive, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where people of all identities and backgrounds feel welcome.No performance pressure. No need to share anything personal. No obligation to be funny.You can participate at your own pace, and you&#39;re welcome to sit out any activity.Harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated. 🛑 A little heads-upThis is not a therapy session or a substitute for professional mental health care.We&#39;re not here to analyze, diagnose, or fix anyone.We&#39;re simply creating opportunities to play, laugh, connect, and explore ways to support our everyday wellbeing. ♿ Accessibility informationThe room is located on the second floor of the building. The building is wheelchair accessible from the street, and an elevator provides access to the room.Gendered bathrooms are available on the first and second floors.If you have accessibility questions or accommodation requests, please contact us at <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:contact@griottespolyglottes.com" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">contact@griottespolyglottes.com</a>.We&#39;ll do our best to support your needs. 🎉 Ready to say YES?YES to a little less pressure. YES to a little more laughter. YES to connection, creativity, and joy. YES to PLAY! 🎭💛Come as you are. Bring your curiosity, and maybe a friend! We can&#39;t wait to play with you!Caro, Elaine &amp; Ingrid 🥰

YES! LET'S PLAY for Our Mental Wellbeing!

Because sometimes networking can feel awkward, performative, or just not authentic&hellip; 😬 we created this space for you to be you! 💛 Come join us for an evening of laughter, connection, and creativity 🎭🥃✨ at BDC &ndash; Business Development Bank of Canada. You&rsquo;ll taste delicious BIRA! Rum 🥃, experience exhilarating improv 🎭, and meet fellow entrepreneurs who care about impact, joy, and community. 🤝🏾💛 This in-person gathering promises to be an evening to remember, full of spontaneity, good vibes, laughter, and meaningful conversations. ✨ If the price of admission is a barrier, please reach out to us to enquire about sponsorship opportunities. 💛 📋 Agenda5:30 &ndash; 5:50 | Arrival, Networking &amp; Food 👋🏾🍴 Arrive, grab some food, meet some people, and settle in.5:50 &ndash; 6:00 | BDC Team Land Acknowledgement &amp; Client Testimonial Land Acknowledgement by a BDC representative, followed by a client testimonial sharing their experience with BDC&rsquo;s services.6:00 &ndash; 6:30 | Rum Tasting with Natasha from BIRA! Rum 🥃 A guided tasting of BIRA! Rum expressions. Each rum will be introduced with its origin story, flavour profile, and inspiration.6:30 &ndash; 7:20 | Improv with Ingrid from The WoW Culture 🎭😂 Interactive improv sessions that invite participants to play, collaborate, and embrace spontaneity. Expect creativity, teamwork, and lots of laughter.7:20 &ndash; 7:30 | Closing Remarks 💛 A thank-you to our sponsors and partners&hellip; and a little peek at what&rsquo;s next! 👀 Come as you are. No fluff. No mask. ✨ This is where you might just meet your people:😂 The fun lovers. 🤝🏾 The &ldquo;connection before business&rdquo; people. 🎭 The ones who don&rsquo;t mind a little silliness along the way. Come for the rum. Stay for the improv. Leave with new connections. 🥃🎭💛

Rum & Improv

🎤 Ready to become a speaker people remember?Forget rigid scripts, perfect slides, and boring lectures!&nbsp; This 2-day Vancouver workshop is all about PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! 🎭🔥 Facilitated by Ingrid Broussillon, this fun, highly interactive experience will help you take your public speaking confidence to a whole new level! ✨ I&#39;ll share my favourite public speaking secrets, the techniques I&#39;ve learned through years of theatre, improv, and public speaking. 🎭 You&#39;ll practice, experiment, make mistakes, laugh, get feedback, and try again! Because that&#39;s how real confidence grows. 🛠️ You&#39;ll walk away with practical tools and exercises to keep improving, practice effectively, and become a more natural, engaging, and memorable speaker. 💛 And most importantly, you&#39;ll learn to stop worrying about looking perfect and start focusing on making your audience feel something! No improv experience needed. Just bring yourself, your curiosity, and your willingness to PLAY!🎟️ Seats are limited to give everyone plenty of opportunities to practice and receive personalized feedback. Workshop Agenda: Become a Memorable Public Speaker!📅 Day 1: Saturday, December 5 | 9:30 AM &ndash; 4:00 PMFind Your Voice &amp; Build Your Confidence<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🎭 Break the Ice: Have fun, connect, and get comfortable stepping outside your comfort zone.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">💪 Turn Nervousness into Confidence: Learn to manage stage fright and embrace mistakes.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🎤 Discover Your Authentic Speaking Style: Use your voice, body language, and personality to captivate an audience.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">💡 Think on Your Feet: Practice spontaneity, active listening, and adapting to unexpected situations.</li></ul>📅 Day 2: Sunday, December 6 | 9:30 AM &ndash; 4:00 PMConnect, Engage &amp; Become Memorable<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">💛 Make Your Audience Feel Good: Shift your focus from being perfect to creating meaningful connections.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">📖 Master the Art of Storytelling: Turn simple experiences into stories people remember.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🎯 Engage Any Audience: Learn to capture attention, read the room, and keep people interested.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🌟&nbsp;Your Moment to Shine: Put everything into practice with a short presentation and receive constructive feedback.</li></ul> ✨ Two days with a lots of practice, plenty of laughter and a more confident, authentic YOU!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A BIG step forward in your public speaking confidence! 🚀 Feel free to reach out to Ingrid if you have any questions : ingrid@griottespolyglottes.com

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