We're All In This Together

The first episode of "We're All In This Together" takes viewers into a Montreal family kitchen with grandmother Hainya Wiseman and her daughter-in-law Linda, as they show viewers how to make holiday sugar cookies. They discuss personal challenges and coping mechanisms during the pandemic while sharing a light-hearted and heartwarming approach to baking cookies in holiday, Hanukkah and Christmas shapes. If you are curious to find out what sugar cookies have to do with a soufflé hairstyle, don't miss this uplifting kick-off to the web series!

From Christmas and Hanukkah classics to inspirational original songs infused with Quebec artists, the second episode of "We're All In This Together" is a holiday concert in Martha Wainwright's intimate venue Ursa, located in Montreal's artistic Mile End neighbourhood. Performances include Grammy Award-winning jazz artist Jennifer Gasoi, gospel, jazz and soul infusions by Juno Award-winning singer/songwriter Dawn Tyler Watson, Oscar Peterson Award-winning jazz singer Susie Arioli and upbeat Celtic tunes by the dynamic trio Solstice.

Join art therapist Sarah Tevyaw for a relaxing and fun episode to create your own mandala — a symbol of peace and purpose in cultures around the world. Embrace your inner artist using items you already have at home, as Sarah guides you through the therapeutic process step by step. The result will be a very personal work of art to brighten your home... and your spirits!

Inspired by the work of Body-Mind Centering®, Mariko Tanabe invites you to join her for a relaxing and engaging episode of mindfulness and movement. Incorporating therapeutic self-touch techniques and gentle movements, Mariko shares her Japanese Canadian heritage to inspire us connect with our own ancestry during the process. And let's face it, who couldn't use a little finger-snapping, feet tapping and hand clapping to bring a smile to our face about now? All ability levels can participate!

Join us for this rare and intimate interview with New York Times bestselling author Louise Penny, who helps us launch our first literary episode of "Author Conversations"! Based in the Eastern Townships, Ms. Penny's captivating crime novels are centred on the work of francophone Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sûreté du Québec. So settle into a comfy chair with a cup of something warm to share in her personal and professional journey over the years, as she offers viewers empathy, self-effacing levity, and heart-warming insight into her writing process and transformative outlook on life.

Everyone has a story worth telling, so join us for "Creative Writing with Christian -- Character Development". No writing experience necessary! Christian (from Explorations) will gently guide viewers through a fun introduction to character development and story building, offering tools and tips to help you develop your own unique narrative voice.

Give your funny bone a workout during Episode 7: Laughter Yoga with Liliana! Did you know that laughter offers the same workout as 100 sit ups? From the Cheerleader Laugh to the Corona Virus Crush Laugh, learn how to get your giggles going even when you're feeling blue.

Bring on Spring with Episode 8: Flowering Arranging with Lyudmila,! With colourful tulips, daffodils and other uplifting flowers and greenery, discover some easy tricks of the trade to help you create a bright and beautiful centerpiece at home!

Make friends with plants & discover your green thumb during this 1 hour Spring Special episode of We're All In This Together -- on Gardening in Small Spaces with Graham! Using a few basic supplies -- that can easily be found at your local hardware store, gardening centre or dollar store -- Graham shows how anyone can make a self watering, aerated pot with living soil, so many of your favourite plants and herbs will magically thrive in the same container!

Time for kitten cuddles during our next episode of We're All In This Together: Animal Fostering with Cindy! As the founder of Heart in Hand Rescue, who save over 1,000 cats and kittens every year, Cindy discusses what it means to foster a cat, what you can expect and what is required. She will also introduce us to an intergenerational family who share the joy and sense of purpose by protecting the felines in our community. Animal shelters rely heavily on the help of foster families to support cats who may need extra attention, who are pregnant or who just don’t have anywhere safe to go. If you are curious about having a pet but not quite sure about the commitment, fostering is a great place to start!

From meal planning and knowing your grocery store to making smart food substitutions, enjoy Eating Healthy on a Budget with Crystal Baran, who offers some sage advice in an accessible way to help you be more mindful of the importance of eating well, while making the most of every dollar!

Looking to explore a potential new hobby that brings you closer to nature? Watch this introduction to Bird Watching with Joël Coutu of Falco Ornitho, a passionate wild bird specialist and bird field guide. From the basic tools and advice to get anyone started, to meeting other bird watchers from age 7 to 70, Joël takes us on an adventure through a secret bird-watching paradise hidden in one of the most unlikely places... next to the Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport!

Learn about Indigenous Hoop Dancing with Makhena! From her lifelong passion to dance, traditional regalia and deep connection to her culture and nature, Makhena Rankin Guèrin shares the origins, magic and medicine of Indigenous hoop dancing that she enthusiastically brings to seniors in her community.

Travel with us to the countryside with our newest episode: Horse Therapy with Karine! Equi-Sens is a therapeutic equestrian centre that incorporates horses to support the mental and physical health of people with social integration challenges and/or psychosocial, developmental or physical disabilities. Serving a clientele from youth and seniors to veterans, Karine and the Équi-Sens team share their passion for the healing power of horses and how everyone can positively benefit from equestrian encounters.

La vie en rosé! Time to celebrate Summertime with Episode 15: Wine Pairing with Ana! Learn about the wonderful world of rosé wines from Québec and around the world, and great food pairing ideas to go with them! Sommelier Ana Gallegos shares how rosé does not have to be served on its own; it's an incredibly versatile, affordable wine that ranges from very dry to very sweet, and can be quite subtle in aromas or very fruity! Ana shares several of her favourites and inspires us to experiment and stay cool during hot Québec Summer days -- Tchin! Tchin!

Time to go behind-the-scenes of The Fabulous World of Drag with Barbada, at Montreal's legendary Cabaret Mado! Sébastien Potvin (a.k.a. Barbada) is a music teacher by day and famed drag queen by night, who shares his deep knowledge of drag that includes make-up tips, how to develop a drag character, a sizzling live performance and his passion to promote inclusivity and accepting differences with children and the community!

We be jammin'! Sweet Québec strawberries and rhubarb are in season, so it's time for Making Small Batch Jam with Susan! Even if you've never made jam before, Susan takes the fear out of the process by showing you how to make a simple strawberry rhubarb jam that you just pop into the fridge! Using less sugar than traditional jams, this recipe takes less than an hour to make from start to finish!

Time to Tango! Bring back some joy and connection in your lives for Episode 18: Tango Dancing with Mireille & Friends! From the origins of tango culture and health benefits to the rhythmic walking of a social Milonga, tango dancing instructor Mireille Painchaud demystifies the intriguing world of tango. She also gives us a window into her private lesson with Anne and Neal, who share a heartwarming love story how tango transformed their relationship and brings great joy to their daily lives!

Things are looking up for this episode on Urban Art with Jamie! Have you ever wondered who creates those colourful, evocative murals on building walls, in alleys or even on barns in the countryside? Art educator Jamie Janx Johnston invites us into the fascinating world of urban art, inviting all of us to "look up" and appreciate this evolving art form that brings so much colour and joy to our communities!

Journey to the Quebec countryside for this episode on Organic Co-Op Gardening with Hannah! Hannah and her young partners are passionate about ecologically sustainable farming at Agricola, a worker’s cooperative... which means that it’s owned by the workers who grow your food! Hannah shares her passion to create meaningful work by growing certified organic food that nourishes local communities. Learn about Agricola's unique co-living lifestyle as well, and to top it off, Hannah also offers some gardening tips that can help even those with a small balcony space!

Enjoy Episode 21: Author Conversations with Richard King! Starting at his home on the Lachine Canal exploring King's origins and evolution as a mystery writer, we also visit frontline ER nurse Margaret Quinsey, who inspired the main character of his book series that began with A Stab At Life. Sit back and join us for this intimate and personal look at how art truly does imitate life for this iconic Quebec writer.

Join us for this tasty episode on Making Homemade Tomato Sauce with Greg! The need to be personally connected to his food started for Greg Brooks in the Bahamas in 1963 and has spanned several decades. Now affectionately known as the "Peppermaster", Greg invites us into his home kitchen in Rigaud, Québec to make an easy but delicious small-batch tomato sauce recipe. From advice on selecting the best tomatoes to a behind-the-scenes look at his passion for peppers and locally sourced ingredients, Greg shows us how to make the most of tomato season!

Performers include The Montreal Steppers, who use their bodies as instruments to deliver a youthful, high-energy art form that is rooted is Black History and tells stories of Black Resilience and Black Excellence. Viewers will also enjoy a special performance by the legendary Québecoise singer/songwriter Patsy Gallant (TAG), who at 73 years young, will sing a combination of classic favourites and a new self-penned women's anthem as well. The A.D.A. Flamenco trio explore the mystery, beauty and captivating energy of traditional Spanish flamenco through their code-subverting, contemporary aesthetic. Singer/songwriter Andrea Lindsay (TAG) is the first anglophone to ever win the Juno Award for Best Francophone Album of the Year, who will perform the theme song she wrote and recorded for the web series, with some surprise young guests joining her on stage -- who have appeared in every episode of the series.