What becomes possible when we engage in meaningful work in ways that matter?

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Bilingual

French and English

Many of us are called to work in areas that are important to us and our values.

Our way of working matters, more than we might think.

The challenges and issues we face are asking for collective approaches and participatory leadership. Working with diverse perspectives, expertise and experiences is how we can bring depth and wisdom to our work. There are ways of doing this that are generative.

Since 2013, hundreds of people have shown up to practice and learn together in Art of Hosting events in the Montreal area. This training builds on what was put in motion and weaves with other regions of Quebec and the world. We will explore how we can intertwine the key practices of dialogue, hosting and harvesting to strengthen our work and for systems change. What becomes possible when we let ourselves transform as we transform systems?

Our way of working matters, more than we might think.

If this invitation touches you—those who care about creating a work environment and culture with deep connection—please take a minute to fill out the form to receive updated information. Detailed information to register the training will be shared in the upcoming time.

Tickets include:

• 3 days of training
• 1 evening activity
• Lunch and snacks throughout the 3 days
• Training materials

Cancellation Policy:

We understand that plans can change. Please review our cancellation terms below:

• If you cancel your participantion for any reason before April 20th 2026, you will be refunded 50% of the fee.

• From April 21st, 2026, you will NOT be refunded if you cancel.

• Transfers: You may transfer your ticket to another person at no cost by notifying us in advance.

• Event cancellation: If we cancel the event, you will receive a full refund.

Need Support?

We don’t want price to be a barrier to participation, if you need support please get in touch and we will see how we can help.

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Anyone seeking to navigate complexity with wisdom and compassion including: leaders, consultants, researchers, entrepreneurs and employees at any level.

This training is for you:

• If you’re curious about what the Art of Hosting and Harvesting is
• If what you work on makes a difference and how you work matters
• If you are a practitioner of the Art of Hosting and Harvesting conversations, and want to deepen your harvesting skills;
• If you want a creative way to engage with meetings, events, and help ‘harvest’ ideas, insights, and take wiser action together;
• If you want to be part of a community that cares for the way we meet, gather, and sensemake, and want to support each other’s learning and practice;

The Art of Hosting is an international community of the practice of participatory leadership for complexity. 

“The Art of Hosting” includes centering ourselves, and stepping into brave work with facilitative leadership. What might shift if our work was thoughtfully and courageously hosted? 

“The Art of Harvesting” is the practice of listening, sense-making, and taking wise action collectively. What if designing for harvest was a core practice for all of our work?

HOSTING TEAM

The lands and waters will be hosting us. This gathering will be taking place on the unceded territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka and Anishinaabe Nations, along the flowing waters. 

Our team weaves locally, internationally and a breadth of experience in hosting, harvesting and dedication to work that matters and supporting those on the same path.

* Art of Hosting Stewarding

Ohontsakete Montour

Language + culture revitalisation

Kanien’kehá:ka from Kahnawà:ke

A proud Kahnawakehró:non, Ohontsakéhte Montour helping build stronger community initiatives, co-creating mentorship programs to make space for the people of Kahnawà:ke to learn and live in their culture. Ohontsakéhte embodies the principles of participatory and inclusive leadership in all the organizations or dialogue spaces he is invited in. In past years, Ohontsakéhte has been leveraging the principles and practices of the Art of Hosting in strategic conversations to support the long term flourishing of Kanien’kehá:ka culture for all.

Coralie Niquay

Public health

Atikamekw/québécoise from Manawan, lives in Montreal

A doctoral student in public health and co-founder of the Indigenous Public Health Circle at the School of Public Health of the University of Montreal, Coralie wishes to contribute to the well-being and self-determination of First Nations in matters of health.

Linh Pham

Storytelling and shared leadership

From Vietnam, lives in Hanoi

Linh has organized and hosted many Art of Hosting trainings in Vietnam; recently he co-called the country’s first Art of Harvesting. He is passionate about participatory leadership and supports organizations in building horizontal culture and practices. Linh is also a storyteller; he loves exploring how stories can contribute to change.

Manon Richmond

Ceremony + connection

Anishanabe, lives in Ouje-Bougoumou

Indigenous-first strategist with Maamuu. Dedicated to social economy and culture, with a diverse background spanning business administration, Indigenous governance, and community development.

Phonesavanh Thongsouksanoumane

Human-centered design + Artificial Intelligence

Laotian roots, from and lives in Gatineau, Québec

With over 20 years of experience on the design of consumer experiences, processes, physical spaces, and digital interfaces. Phon is deeply engaged in the maker movement, digital fabrication, and Fab Lab networks, exploring how they can foster more inclusive, sustainable, and agile societies. She is exploring the role of AI as the next design system.

Archana Tomar

Visual language + Community

From Mumbai, India and lives in Eastern Himalayas of Meghalaya

Caller of 2 recent  Art of Hostings in India. Founder of Sutradhaar Social Ventures nurturing Indigenous Knowledge Ecosystems, and a for-profit practice building shared language and collective capacity across systems. Through Art of Hosting, Theatre of the Oppressed, and embodied practices, she creates spaces where generations meet, and wisdom moves.

Sophie Vidal

Creative harvesting + Relationships & Conflict

From Mediterranean, lives in Montreal

With a background in socio-ecological transition, health and safety and quality management domains, today Sophie is committed to healthy collaboration and offers Conflict Cafés to organisations and communities. Her creative harvesting approaches span from cut outs to lithography.