Ethical and political commitments
Mandoline Hybride is a leader in ethical issues in the arts. With clear commitments and policies endorsed by its board of directors, the company hopes to help reduce inequalities and move the artistic milieu towards healthier practices.
Gender equality, decolonization and the diversification of artistic programming are priorities for MH. In its various projects as a presenter and residency venue (RIRH, Salon58, FURIES), the presence of aboriginal artists, racialized people and members of queer and/or minority communities is considered a norm, not an exception. These people present their work and address the public in performances, meetings, panels and discussions. MH also puts its values into action through shared curating, decolonial project promotion, self-education and knowledge-sharing with the cultural community. The organization is committed to supporting struggles against colonial domination, sexism, racism and discrimination through concrete actions: targeted volunteer actions; dissemination of discourses related to these struggles; setting up structuring projects to stimulate encounters between aboriginal and non-aboriginal artists; attention to the enhancement of aboriginal languages and traditions; recognition of the territory. Intersectional feminist perspectives also guide the company’s choices in all its initiatives. MH adopts epicene language in its internal and external communications, favoring neutrality and, when necessary, using doublets and abbreviated doublets. Mandoline Hybride’s various artistic programs (RIRH, Salon58, FURIES) are driven by a firm desire to highlight the work of women and non-binary people.
Decolonization
We wish to acknowledge that our activities and gatherings take place on the unceded lands and waters of the Mi’gmaq Nation. These traditional lands and waters are known to the Mi’gmaq community as the 7th district of the Mi’gma’gi, Gespe’gewa’gi: The Last Land. Find out more >>>
Prevention Policy for Workplace Harassment [2019]
In 2019, MH adopted a prevention policy for workplace harassment in order to affirm its commitment to preventing violence and sexism within its teams. This policy is appended to all contracts signed by the company. Consult the policy >>>
Eco-Responsibility Policy [2020]
In 2020, MH adopted its first eco-responsibility policy. Its aim is to reduce the company’s overall ecological footprint, as well as encourage its cultural peers to do the same. Inspired by similar policies in other professions, MH’s policy was designed to respond more specifically to the issues that concern the company’s activities. Consult the policy >>>
Privacy Policy [2023]
Mandoline Hybride adopts in 2023 a Privacy and Personal Information Protection Policy that describes our practices regarding the collection, use and retention of personal information collected from our various audiences. Consult the policy >>>
About Priscilla Guy
Priscilla Guy is a performer, choreographer, filmmaker, curator and researcher in the arts based in Marsoui, Gaspésie. She founded Mandoline Hybride in 2007, a banner under which she presents her scenic creations, in situ performances and choreographic short films on a local and international scale. Also at the origin of several projects overseen by Mandoline Hybride (Regards Hybrides, Salon58, FURIES – contemporary dance festival) and involved in international collective projects (8DAYS, Expanded Hybrids), she is interested in the strength of the group to propel political, aesthetic and social ideas. She currently sits on the Board of Directors of Studio 303 and holds a Doctorate in Arts from the University of Lille (France).
Mandoline Hybride is a member of
Committees set up by the Board
- Comité écoresponsabilité
- Comité planification stratégique
- Comité gouvernance
- Comité ressources humaines