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Canadian Cultural Centre: current programming
As the heart of Canada's cultural diplomacy in France, the Canadian Cultural Centre aims to promote the most innovative contemporary Canadian creation, across all artistic sectors, through public and private institutional partnerships, and collaborations with various French festivals and public events.
Centre Culturel Canadien (Paris 8th)
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An exhibition: Robert Burley "Great Lakes - The common horizon of inland seas"
- When? From June 6, 2026 to November 14, 2026
Spanning the border between Canada and the United States, causing it to disappear into its colossal fluid mass, the Great Lakes basin brings together millions of inhabitants on its periphery, including Indigenous people from many First Nations of Canada and American tribes. An extraordinary resource of surface drinking water (among the most important in the world); a place of circulation and exchange, commerce, work, leisure, travel, meditation, but also exploitation, danger, vulnerability; this immense basin has been observed from the diversity of its shores by Robert Burley, one of the most important Canadian photographers of our time. The artist creates here a body of work that is as unprecedented as it is exceptional, where the grandiose beauty of this elusive whole, sometimes soothing sometimes disturbing, is transformed into a reflection on the power of the contemporary image. Stripped of any diversion, returning the Great Lakes to their primal grandeur, Robert Burley's photographs call out to the viewer like bewitching sirens.
A meeting: Martine Delvaux
- When? September 17, 2026 from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Meet Quebec novelist and essayist Martine Delvaux on the occasion of the publication in France of Divas, her new non-fiction book published by Héliotrope editions.
An essential voice of feminism in Canada, Martine Delvaux delivers a sensitive and ample investigation into the voices of those who have so often been silenced. Novelist and essayist, professor of literary studies, Martine Delvaux was shortlisted in 2024 for the Médicis essay prize for Ça aurait pu être un film. She has also published Thelma, Louise & moi, Le monde est à toi, Pompières et pyromanes, Il faut beaucoup aimer les femmes qui pleurent as well as Le boys club which won the Grand Prix du livre de Montréal in 2020.
The meeting will be moderated by Gladys Marivat, journalist for Le Monde des Livres and Lire Magazine. It will be followed by a book signing in collaboration with the Librairie du Québec in Paris.
A concert: Jessica Paradis and Malin G Thunell - Nordic Landscapes
- When? September 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM
A musical encounter between Canada and Sweden where traditional music and shared stories meet. Two voices, sometimes accompanied by harp and accordion, sometimes a cappella. Singers Jessica Paradis (Canada) and Malin G Thunell (Sweden) invite you to explore Nordic landscapes with them; a journey through time, space and between continents.
Through traditional music, they bring back to life the journey of these timeless songs and the people who carried them, thus giving a new form to these stories and allowing them to find each other for a moment.
A screening: "AKI" by Darlene Naponse
When? September 29 at 8:00 PM
On the eve of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, paying tribute to the missing children, victims and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities, the Canadian Cultural Centre invites you to discover the documentary AKI by Darlene Naponse, an Anishinaabe filmmaker from northern Ontario. This documentary was presented in the national feature film competition during the 44th edition of the Montreal International Festival of Films on Art (FIFA).
The documentary AKI will be preceded by the screening of the short film Nuuhkuum uumichiwaapim (My Grandmother's Tipi) by Lindsay Chewanish, a Cree filmmaker from the Nord-du-Québec region.
AKI (Anishinaabemowin for "earth" or "land") is a meditative and visually immersive documentary that takes place in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, in northern Ontario, Canada. Shot over the seasons, the film unfolds entirely without narration or dialogue, relying instead on the sound textures of wind, water, animal and human life, and ceremonies to tell the story of a people deeply rooted in their land. Aki was selected for the Toronto International Film Festival 2025 and the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival in 2026.
Darlene Naponse is an Anishinaabe filmmaker, writer, and community leader from Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, in northern Ontario. She has directed numerous short films, television series, and five feature films. Her two previous feature films, Falls Around Her (2018) starring Tantoo Cardinal and Stellar (2022) starring Elle-Maija Tailfeathers, both had their world premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival.
This screening is part of the FIFA international autumn tour.
Our take on this event
Trade the Parisian bustle for a contemplative dive into Canadian culture and northern landscapes. From haunting photography capturing the scale of the Great Lakes to intimate literary events with influential thinkers, this venue offers a sharp and refreshing escape. Take an afternoon to broaden your horizons through the eyes of artists who turn global themes into deeply personal stories.
Located in Paris's 8th arrondissement, the Canadian Cultural Centre presents a diverse and free program running until November 15, 2026. From immersive photography exhibitions and literary discussions to folk-inspired concerts and documentary screenings, this cultural hub highlights the depth of Canadian artistic expression. Whether you are interested in contemporary visual arts, traditional music, or feminist essays, the centre offers a unique window into Canada's cultural landscape. Every event hosted within this prestigious venue is completely free to attend, making it a perfect destination for those looking to experience international artistic perspectives in the heart of the capital.
The Canadian Cultural Centre is hosting a vibrant series of events from June 6 to November 15, 2026. The main exhibition, Robert Burley’s « Grands Lacs - L’horizon commun des mers intérieures », remains on view until November 14. This collection captures the fluid boundary of the Great Lakes, reflecting on the beauty and fragility of this vital natural resource through the lens of one of Canada’s most acclaimed photographers.
The calendar also features specific highlights: on September 17, 2026, from 20:00 to 21:30, author Martine Delvaux will discuss her new non-fiction book « Divas » in an event moderated by journalist Gladys Marivat, followed by a book signing. On September 22 at 20:00, vocalists Jessica Paradis and Malin G Thunell present a musical journey titled « Paysages nordiques », blending Canadian and Swedish traditional music with harp and accordion.
Film lovers can attend a screening on September 29 at 20:00, featuring the documentary « AKI » by Anishinaabe filmmaker Darlene Naponse, accompanied by the short film « Le tipi de ma grand-mère » by Cree filmmaker Lindsay Chewanish. This evening commemorates the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. All events are free and take place at 130 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris.
