As part of the project “History and culture of the Caribbean Diaspora in Quebec: preparation of educational materials for community youth worker” with Centre International de Documentation et d'Information Haïtienne, Caribéenne et Afro-Canadienne (CIDIHCA) have launched the booklet of Caribbean life in Quebec: A pictorial history of the 60s, 70s and 80s at DESTA Black Youth Network Centre.

Cade LaRen sat down with Desiree Rochat, the main author of the booklet, to discuss her role as educator, community involvement, and her vision of future projects. Desiree is a graduate student at McGill University at the Department of Integrated Studies in Education.  Here is the story.