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.

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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!!

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

  • nstallation 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…

REFRAIN

Regroupement des festivals régionaux artistiques et indépendants

Representing more than a hundred festivals based all over Quebec, this organization focuses on culture and local development.

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CQPV

Conseil québécois du patrimoine vivant

An organization dedicated to protecting Quebec’s intangible heritage and supporting tradition bearers.

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Accredited NGOs

ONGs accrédités

Since 2020, the Carrefour mondial de l’accordéon has been accredited by UNESCO to provide advice on matters involving intangible heritage.

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Our Team

Management

Élisa Manny

Event Coordinator

Portrait Joel
Management

Joel Pellerin

Coordinator

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Management

Sarah Bernier

Administrative Coordinator

Management

Steve Normandin

Administrative Coordinator

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Management

Kathéry Couillard

Executive Director

Board of Directors

Administration

Yann Texier

Director

Administration

Hamilton Cidade

Director

Administration

Marie-Ève Lamonde

Director

Administration

Louis-Dominic Manuel

Director

Administration

Vicky Vézina

Director

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Rémi Biron

Director

Administration

Valérie Lebel

Secretary-Treasurer

Administration

Patrick Morency

Vice-President

Administration

Julie Rousseau

Chair