Montreal, January 30, 2026-   Leyi Lin, a remarkable professional dancer, came to Canada directly   from China five years ago. She is now a Canadian citizen. With over a decade of training in Chinese classical dance, she has experience as a member of a Beijing municipal-level student dance troupe and she spent four years   as the main performer at the Montreal Centre of Chinese Cultural Arts and two years teaching chinese classical dance in the Côte Des Neiges dance studios. Leyi Lin Leyi will be performing the ''traditional'' cultural dances at several schools to mark the Lunar New Year. Bancroft Elementary School (4563 St. Urbain) on   Wed. Feb. 4    (9:30 am)    Coronation Elementary School (4810 Van Horne) on Friday Feb. 6 (10 am ) Gardenview Elementary School (700 Brunet) on Mon. Feb. 9  (9:30 am  and 10 am)   Parkdale   Elementary School (1475 Deguire) on Wed Feb. 11 (9:20 am)   About the English Montrea...

Montreal, February 6, 2026 – Throughout Black History Month, the English Montreal School Board network  has been engaging students in immersive, creative, and interdisciplinary learning experiences designed to bring Black history, culture, and excellence to life.    Dr. Salah Wilson Black History Month Assemblies: Caribbean Culture & Music: On February 17 at Leonardo Da Vinci Academy, February 18 at Nesbitt Elementary School and on February 19 at Pierre de Coubertin Elementary School, students will take part in Caribbean-inspired assemblies celebrating culture, music, and innovation. The program will highlight the work of Dr. Salah Wilson, a pioneer in Canada’s steelpan community, and his daughter Fatima Wilson, a Montreal-based steelpan musician and educator.  Hands-On Learning: Honouring Viola Desmond During Black History Month, students from L.I.N.K.S. High School, Pierre de Coubertin Elementary, Leonardo Da Vinci Academy, Nesbitt Elementary School and Carlyl...