Bringing "Bayanihan" to Montreal
Our organization is built on the spirit of bayanihan (by-yah-nee-hahn), which means "coming together as a community to achieve a common goal."
In consideration of the dozens of Filipino organizations operating around the city, we harmonize social efforts to help carry our home of Montreal towards a brighter future.
A snapshot of our organization
OUR PAST
OUR PRESENT
OUR FUTURE
With strong traditions rooted in culture, we preserve and promote our unique Filipino Canadian heritage here in the city of Montreal.
OUR FUTURE
OUR PRESENT
OUR FUTURE
We aim to educate and pass our heritage on to the Filipino youth so that they may practice their culture and proudly embrace Filipino Canadian culture
OUR PRESENT
OUR PRESENT
OUR PRESENT
We continue to collaborate with various Filipino organizations around Montreal in promoting Filipino heritage and unify our rich network of organizations.
Our involvements
Oral History and Digital Storytelling
Equal Access to Community Safety and Crime Prevention
Oral History and Digital Storytelling
In collaboration with Concordia University's Centre of Oral History and Digital Storytelling (COHDS), FHSM works to preserve our unique stories.
New Horizons for Seniors Program
Equal Access to Community Safety and Crime Prevention
Oral History and Digital Storytelling
Through this Federal Grants and Contributions program, we have been able to offer courses in digitalization including tablet courses and computer literacy.
Equal Access to Community Safety and Crime Prevention
Equal Access to Community Safety and Crime Prevention
Equal Access to Community Safety and Crime Prevention
We work with fellow Montreal non-profits in building partnerships to prevent crime and violence in different contexts such as schools and public spaces.
The Heritage Hour
Virtual Social Events
Equal Access to Community Safety and Crime Prevention
FHSM launched Heritage Hour, a series of online conversations with scholars and persons of interest who discuss and share Filipino culture.
Virtual Social Events
Virtual Social Events
Virtual Social Events
FHSM organized virtual classes and social events throughout COVID lockdowns to support our community's social bonds and mental health.
The Officers of FHSM
Our organization is made up of volunteers who are passionate about serving the community.
Chairman: Al Abdon
Vice-Chairman & Director of Education Amelia Manon-og
Secretary: Jeannette Perignon
Treasurer: Luzviminda Mazzone
Auditor: Paul Imperial
Assistant Treasurer: Ricardo Ribaya
Director of Arts & Culture: Editha Fedalizo
Director of Outreach: Filomena Fabia
Director of Events: Dolores Belandres
Director of Communications:Kimberley Gultia
Director of Logistics: Rebecca Aguilar
Director of Membership: Elma Bulatao
Director of External Affairs: Jarred Martin Clarianes
Administrators: Eppie Gevero, Felicisima Bisares, Fely Rosales Cariño, Rina Villata Abdon, Nancy Karidis, Valent Lloyd-Hughes