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Meet the im:print 2024 Cast

Marilynn (Meyen) Quigley 

I am a writer and poet from the Philippines. I am committed to naming and magnifying life’s big and small moments through words. imprint has given me the opportunity to explore and share my immigrant journey. 

Vitor Freitas 

I am Vitor, a professional dancer, actor, and model from Brazil. My journey in the arts is a reflection of my passion for movement, expression, and storytelling. Through dance, I explore the rhythms and cultures that have shaped me, bringing my heritage to life on stage. As an actor, I delve into diverse characters, uncovering the human experiences that connect us all. Modeling allows me to capture the essence of style and identity, blending physicality with artistry. My work is a celebration of creativity, culture, and the power of performance to inspire and transform. 

Laurie Bayly

A grateful settler, with Scottish-Irish ancestry, I have worked as a school counsellor for almost 30 years. Being part of im:print has been a beautiful experience. 

Nancy Potvin

Annii: I’m an Anishinaabe Kwe from North Bay Ontario with ties to the Kebaowek and Nipissing First Nations. l am the second youngest of nine children.

William Ngenda 

Through poetry and spoken word I share stories, both newly dreamed and given to me. As they help me understand myself, I hope they do for others. Kissi and Kpelle from Liberia, settler Canadian. 

Anais Brusel 

I’m Anaïs from Northern France. Journeying through Canada, I birth my story and find my place, guided by my lineage and the mythical black eagle.

Naomi Graham 

I’m a first generation Canadian-born settler with western European ancestry. I am a dancer with a passion for art as an emancipatory practice. 

 

Ann K. Chou 

I’m a first-generation Hong Kong Cantonese settler, hard of hearing and neurodiverse.  Contender of multi-plexity truth and realities. Through screen dance and animated lanterns, I explore complexities of lived experiences with disabilities and connect intersections within communities. 

Mahtab Saadatmand 

I am a cellist from Iran, living in Canada for the past two years. As a Master of Music student at the UVic, I am passionate about exploring diverse cultural landscapes, particularly through music and art. 

Francis G. Matheu 

As a transitioning theatre artist, I aspire to empower successive generations of Filipino migrants through devised theatre works that celebrate our cultural heritage. To achieve this, I intend to engage with communities around Canada where Filipinos vigorously thrive. 

Monique 

Monique Salez is a shapeshifter. Owner & artistic director of Raino Dance, choreographer, educator, facilitator, embodied creative, & storyweaver. Monique pulls from a wide-ranging tool kit to support the creative cross cultural communities who call on her to collaborate on projects related to place, belonging, identity, culture, the mending/attending to systemic trauma, planetary health, & our connection & relationship to Her/Earth & all Her relations.  

Krystal Cook

Gilakas’la. I am Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw from the ‘Na̱mgis First Nation.  I am a theatre Artist, poet, cultural consultant, educator & Mother.  

Rosemary Sandell 

I am a Jewish and Métis artist who is passionate about writing and collaborative theatre. I am in my third year at the University of Victoria, studying Theatre and Indigenous studies. 

 

 

 

 

Paulina Grainger 

I’m an immigrant. I was born and raised in Tanzania, East Africa. I’m an Arts Administrator, an EDI Facilitator, a storyteller, a community builder & activist. If we don’t commit to change now, then when?

Looking Back at im:print 2024

Produced by the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA), this year’s edition of im:print brought together a vibrant tapestry of voices, celebrating the diverse identities of Indigenous, immigrant, newcomer, and settler artists. At its core, im:print 2024 was not just a performance — it was an exploration of personal stories, a celebration of resilience, and a catalyst for thought-provoking conversations about equity, identity, and social justice.

Arts Programs

The Arts Program provides a non-threatening and democratic space through which to tell the newcomer story. It is a space to explore social issues relating to race, culture, identity, gender, religion, stereotyping and discrimination. Our objective is to hold conversations that engage community, and share ideas that help break down barriers and help build healthy and welcoming communities.

Ways To Give

Your tax-deductible donation helps ICA welcome, support and provide much-needed services for immigrants and refugees as they settle into the community. There are many ways to give a gift that has a direct, positive impact on the lives of newcomers. Donate or volunteer today!

ICA Stories

ICA stories reflect the diversity of our community. This section profiles stories of newcomers' challenges and successes, including people who have just arrived and others who have built their lives in Greater Victoria.