Carrefour Mondial de l’accordéon
About Us
Meet the dedicated members of the team that works year-round to organize quality accordion-related events and other music programming.
Contact us
Our Mission
The primary mission of the Carrefour mondial de l’accordéon is to foster appreciation of the accordion and its tradition bearers by showcasing a diversity of musical styles that feature the instrument.
The organization also works to raise public awareness through music education. Social inclusion and sustainable development are important concerns for the organization, as reflected in various strategic decisions made in recent years.
Our Values
What motivates us, day in and day out!
Authenticity
In keeping with our mission and our values, we strive to offer authentic human experiences.
Excellence
We are committed to organizing a festival and events that meet the highest standards.
Sustainable Development
The organization’s Sustainable Development Policy and associated principles guide its decision-making processes.
Respect for Tradition-Bearers
We are committed to showing appreciation for tradition bearers by considering their wishes and opinions in the context of our various projects.
Sustainable Development in Action
First drafted in 2015, the Sustainable Development Policy for the Carrefour mondial de l’accordéon was updated and officially adopted in 2023.
During the festival and throughout the year, we take concrete action to reduce our environmental footprint. Our regional partners, Élan Collectif and Terra-Terre Solution Écologique, support us in these efforts. In 2023, we earned “Ici Je Recyc +” certification from Recyc-Québec, the provincial agency that oversees responsible waste management.
Here are some of the measures we’re implementing at the festival in 2023
- Installation of sorting stations (compost, recycling, returnables, waste) managed by a green brigade.
- Total elimination of plastic water bottles at all sites. Installation of water fountains at outdoor sites.
- Use of returnable or compostable dishes and cutlery.
- Implementation of a free shuttle service for festival-goers.
- Use of reusable bibs for volunteers.
- Use of FSC-certified paper for printing.
We’re members of…
Our Team
Sarah Bernier
Administrative Coordinator
Kathéry Couillard
Executive Director
Board of Directors
Yann Texier
Director
Hamilton Cidade
Director
Marie-Ève Lamonde
Director
Louis-Dominic Manuel
Director
Vicky Vézina
Director
Rémi Biron
Director
Valérie Lebel
Secretary-Treasurer
Patrick Morency
Vice-President
Julie Rousseau
Chair
Reports & Documents
Find documentation on the Carrefour Mondial de l’Accordéon.
