Brique par brique builds infrastructure for social change.

By nurturing grassroots leadership, amplifying cultural wealth and cultivating solidarity, we are building a home for freedom to grow, brick by brick, in and beyond Parc-Extension.

About us

Brique par brique is a nonprofit organization founded in 2016 by community organizers and professionals of colour in order to respond innovatively and from a social justice perspective to the need for affordable housing in the gentrifying and multicultural Parc-Extension neighborhood.

In addition to the development of affordable housing, our cultural centre is a place where we cultivate solidarity and leverage community assets with the goal of improving the living conditions of diverse low-income residents, notably newcomers, asylum seekers and other immigrants facing discrimination. Through our community activities and cultural programs, we facilitate a welcoming and accessible space for expression, with the aim of building bridges between people and organizations, and nurturing the talents and aspirations of people in and beyond Parc-Extension.

Community Economic Development
Working in close collaboration with strategic partners and community members to nurture solidarity and grassroots leadership, activities and initiatives that can drive local developments directly benefiting residents facing systemic barriers.

Community Housing and Spaces
Developing a stock of affordable, quality, and secure community housing and spaces in Parc-Extension that host a range of empowering activities and services by and for the members of our community.

Community Research
Facilitating, participating in and disseminating research that supports our social mission and impact. Recent research projects we led or participated in pertained to social finance, systemic racism, and the digital divide in Parc-Extension.

Learn more

Follow the links below to learn more about the organization and our projects.

Meet the team

We are a team of staff and affiliate community organizers with backgrounds in real estate, project management, cultural and community organizing, and public health. Our steering and advisory committee, comprising board members, staff and community members, is our main governing body.

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  • —Founder & Director

    Faiz' mission is to nurture creative energy in diverse communities. Having studied International Development at McGill, followed by 20 years of experience in the community sector and in both private and public real estate, Faiz appreciates the challenges and opportunities that arise from de-commodifying the city and making it about people and their communities.

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  • —Secretary, Board member

    Juhi Sohani is a strategic communications and change management consultant dedicated to helping organizations and individuals communicate messages that align with their values and effectively drive change. Her approach emphasizes the importance of community connection, prioritizing the voices of those at the heart of the work.

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  • —Treasurer, Board member

    Aneeq has invested their love in many bands and underground music venues. Today, they contribute to Rose Fest and Monsoon Festival.

    They also work as an Appeals Officer for the Canada Revenue Agency.

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  • —Director of Strategic Development

    amanda@briqueparbrique.com

    Amanda is a cultural organizer and organizational development consultant invested in uplifting community economies and co-creating emancipatory spaces. She co-founded Navel, a resource centre for cultural workers in Los Angeles, where she created a peer-learning program called Assemblies. She is also an affiliate facilitator with COCo (the Centre for Community Organizations). She holds a graduate diploma in community economic development, an MFA in Visual and Media Arts and a BBA in Strategic Design and Management.

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  • Currently on leave

    —Parc-Exchange lead coordinator & founder of Connections

    Masoon is a community organizer and volunteer translator for the South Asian immigrants living in Parc-Extension. At Brique par brique, she coordinates Parc-Exchange and facilitates Connections, a support group for refugee women she founded in 2022. She has written and presented about her personal experience of domestic violence with several nonprofit organizations, notably “Pin Drop Silence” and “Does This Really Happens!”, a collaboration with Teesri Dunyia for the Improvisation Festival in 2022. Masoon is passionnate about using storytelling and other art-based approaches to amplify the voices of women who have been silenced.

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  • —Parc-Exchange coordinator

    exchange@briqueparbrique.com

    Originally from Pakistan, Arman is carving his path in Montreal's world of creative technology. His studies in Computation Arts at Concordia University fueled his drive to blend various technical and software-based skills to envision new solutions to problems and experiences. Collaboration is at his core, believing that diverse collective efforts lead to unparalleled innovations.

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  • —Projects & Community engagement coordinator

    beaumont@briqueparbrique.com

    Amber Goveas is a community organizer and wandering artist. She is at her best when connecting people and spaces to build resilient communities rooted in mutual care.

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  • —Strategic development for housing & community centre projects

    developpement@briqueparbrique.com

    Catherine holds a master’s degree in architecture from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. She is motivated by collaborative processes and civic practices aimed at creating a just and resilient city. As part of the rebuiLT student project, she helped federate over 400 local actors around the construction of a community pavilion using reused materials. Previously, she also studied art at Concordia University and worked for several years in cultural programming of public spaces on the South Shore.

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  • —Communications & Storytelling Intern

    communications@briqueparbrique.com

    Haaziq is a marketing graduate and current design student at Concordia University. At Brique par Brique he combines his skills as the Communications Intern to tell the world about the amazing work done within the organization. He believes that good design is rooted in humanity and is never achieved in a vacuum.

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  • —Assistant Coordinator, Parc-Exchange & Community Engagement
    exchange@briqueparbrique.com

    Harjinder supports both the coordination of Parc-Exchange and community engagement across Parc-Extension. She plays a key role in facilitating service exchanges, maintaining relationships with participants, and building connections with other local organizations to support Brique par Brique’s broader mission. With a background in teaching and volunteer work, Harjinder brings care, structure, and strong communication skills to her role. She speaks English, Punjabi, and Hindi, and has been an active member of the Parc-Ex community since 2020.

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  • —Parc-Exchange coordination assistant

    As Parc-Exchange Coordination Assistant, Raminder supports the exchanges of services between participants. Alongside this internship, she is pursuing a BComm in Accountancy with an anticipated graduation in 2025. She also worked as a Finance Administrator at Project 10 where she helped streamline financial processes, ensuring transparency and efficiency in the organization's financial operations.

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  • —Coordinator of cultural & placemaking initiatives

    culture@briqueparbrique.com

    Asad is a architect and multidisciplinary artist. He founded Cinema 73, a community cinema project in a garage in Parkistan exploring ideas of resistance and appropriation of the city. He holds two MAs, one in Architecture and one in Urban design.

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  • —Place-caring & Administration assistant

    admin@briqueparbrique.com

    Mary is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree at Concordia University in Sociology. As an administrative and human resources assistant of brique par brique, Mary is dedicated to improving the organization's efficiency while supporting her team members in advancing and promoting Brique par brique’s mission to help those in the community. She finds great fulfillment in contributing to initiatives that create a meaningful, positive impact and takes pride in helping bring that vision to life.

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  • —Communications Coordinator

    communications@briqueparbrique.com

    Hiba Arfaoui is a communications coordinator at Brique par Brique, bringing her expertise in digital marketing to amplify the organization’s vision and mission. Originally from Tunisia, Hiba holds a master’s degree in digital marketing and has a passion for creating impactful and strategic communication that resonates with diverse audiences.

    At Brique par Brique, Hiba is dedicated to showcasing the transformative work done by the organization and fostering meaningful connections within the community. Her work is rooted in the belief that effective communication can drive social change and build stronger, more inclusive communities.

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  • —Operations Coordinator

    operations@briqueparbrique.com

    Leyla is a cultural worker living on the territory of the Lkwungen People, also known as Victoria, British Columbia. She spent her formative years in Montreal participating in the student movement and completing her degree in Theatre and Development at Concordia University. She has worked in arts service organizations and venues in Montreal and Victoria, and is passionate about nurturing and sustaining community spaces that cultivate ease and connection. Her skills lie in non-profit leadership, system design, digital infrastructure and grant writing. She is also an avid potter and roller derby player.

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  • — Outreach and Activities Coordinator
    beaumont@briqueparbrique.com

    Valeria Ortiz is a community arts educator, performer, and organizer with over six years of experience facilitating creative spaces for cultural exchange. A recent graduate of Concordia University’s Art Education program, she specializes in collaborative art-making that empowers diverse communities, including families, children, and immigrant adults. As Outreach and Activities Coordinator at Brique par Brique, she supports the care, creativity, and collaboration of the many communities who share the space.

Other Steering Members

iftekhar ahmed, shahista hussein, Kwabena amoateng, sorraya guembhyt, iyan hayadi, Sophie Le-Phat Ho, simone chen, sydney bhalla.

Join the team!

We are always looking to grow and strengthen our team. We seek people who are ambitious, creative, resourceful, spiritually connected, and apt at turning challenges into opportunities.

Our collaborators

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FINANCIAL Partners

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