Lida Sedaghatkish Report & Cultural Spotlight

Community Leader Spotlight: Lida Sedaghatkish

Published in late October 2025, this feature article spotlights Lida Sedaghatkish, an influential Montreal and West Island cultural coordinator, instructor, and artistic director.

Highlighted Contributions

Musical Leadership: Director and educator with the Parsis Ensemble (and La Perse Ensemble), performing classical and regional Iranian instruments, cultural workshops, and festival performances (such as Montreal's Festival Orientalys).
Media & Storytelling: Creative work in narration, dubbing, and educational cultural content for diaspora youth.
Civic Engagement: Active community involvement in West Island civic dialogues, grassroots cultural bridges, and initiatives promoting multicultural engagement in Dollard-des-Ormeaux.

Community Events

May 30, 2026 4 min read

Artisan Market, Free Workshops, and Bicycle Giveaway

Hosted by the Ghasedak Cultural and Arts Institute on May 30, 2026 at 57 Blvd Westpark in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, this Iranian Business Festival features artisan stalls…

Environment & Infrastructure

September 18, 2026 1 min read

New off-grid ecological toilet at Teresa-Dellar Alouette Park

The park now has a self-contained restroom that needs no water, sewer connection, electricity grid or chemicals — powered by a small solar panel.

Civic News

September 13, 2026 1 min read

Municipality Week 2026: Dollard-des-Ormeaux by the numbers

From September 13 to 19, Quebec celebrates what local governments do every day. Here is a snapshot of the roads, parks, transit and community life the City of DDO looks after.