Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Brighton Block, Edmonton
E=M3 Belonging Summit
Movement. Music. Mindfulness.
A day and night gathering exploring belonging through movement, music, mindfulness, conversation, creativity, and community connection.
Presented by FALAC.ORG
In collaboration with La Connexional and GROOVE Culture
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Come as you are. Participation is voluntary, and you can choose your own level of comfort throughout the day.
What is E=M³?
E=M³ Belonging Summit is a day and night gathering in Edmonton exploring belonging through movement, music, mindfulness, conversation, creativity, and community connection.
Presented by FALAC.ORG, in collaboration with La Connexional and GROOVE Culture, the program invites people across generations to meet, take part in guided experiences, reflect on culture and community, and help create a welcoming space where people can belong.
From a morning circle and afternoon activations to an evening rooftop jam and late-night Afro x Latino Beats GROOVE Gala, each experience is designed to stand on its own or be part of a full day together.
Who you will experience
Meet the Facilitators and Artists
Marcus Fung
Curator and Facilitator
Marcus Fung helps guide a participatory Music Circle & GROOVE Jam, inviting guests into rhythm, listening, shared music-making and connection.
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Mange Bien Szn
Movement and Fitness Activation
A welcoming movement and fitness activation designed to bring people together through energy, movement and shared encouragement. Open to all levels.
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Aliza
Confirmed Artist
Aliza joins the Music Circle & GROOVE Jam as a confirmed artist, contributing to an evening of participatory music, listening and community connection.
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Ivan Touko
Co-Founder, Volunteer Host and Emcee
Ivan Touko is a co-founder of E=M³ Belonging, a volunteer host and emcee for the day, and the facilitator of Restorative GROOVE and Enjoyment with Ivan. He will help welcome participants, guide the flow of the gathering and hold space for movement, connection and belonging.
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Saturday, August 22, 2026
The Full Program Schedule
Brighton Block, Edmonton
Subject to change
Full-day registration covers the daytime and early-evening programme (11:30 AM–10:00 PM). The Gala requires a separate ticket.
Pay What You Can, including a Free option, for daytime sessions.
All Men’s Circle
A dedicated gathering space for men to connect, reflect, and be present together.
Facilitator details to be announced.
Reserve this sessionRestorative GROOVE and Enjoyment with Ivan
A restorative movement and connection experience led by Ivan.
Reserve the full dayMange Bien Szn Activation
A community activation experience.
Additional details to be announced.
Reserve this sessionMovement and Creative Workshop
An interactive movement or creative workshop.
Facilitator to be announced.
Reserve this sessionKeynote + Panel
Belonging, Culture, Arts, Technology and Community Futures
A keynote followed by a community panel conversation.
Speakers to be announced.
Reserve this sessionBelonging Break, Rest and Informal Social Networking
A relaxed space to connect, rest, continue conversations, and enjoy the community atmosphere.
Reserve this sessionEvening
On The Rooftop: Music Circle & GROOVE Jam
A participatory evening gathering of music, rhythm, movement, and connection.
Featuring Aliza, with additional artists to be announced.
Reserve this sessionLate Night — Separate Ticket
Afro x Latino Beats GROOVE Gala
A separate late-night celebration of music, dance, culture, and community. Requires a separate ticket.
Get Gala ticketsWho you will experience
Featured Artists & Facilitators
Aliza
Featured artist, Music Circle, GROOVE and Jam
Andre Lam
All Men’s Circle facilitator
Grant Shiwei Pan
Music Circle, GROOVE and Jam artist
More artists, facilitators, and community contributors to be announced.
Come as you are
E=M³ is designed as an intergenerational gathering. Activities are opt-in, and guests are invited to participate at their own comfort level.
Guests under 16 must attend with a supervising adult.
More practical event information will be shared with registered guests before the event.
Community Values
E=M³ is grounded in human-led facilitation, participant choice and respectful connection. We are creating a space where people can listen, move, contribute and take breaks in ways that feel right for them.
Build the experience with us.
Sponsors
Help make an accessible, joyful belonging experience possible in Edmonton. Tell us about your organization and we’ll connect to explore sponsorship options.
Partners
Bring your community, team, expertise, or programming into the experience. Tell us how you would like to collaborate and we’ll be in touch.
Workshop Hosts
Do you lead a practice, skill, or experience that could help people learn, connect, move, create, or recharge? We are building a program of workshops for E=M³ Belonging.
Many facilitators will have several years of practice and teaching experience. But we also know meaningful experience is not always linear or measured only in years. If you feel you have something genuine to offer, we would love to hear from you.
Join us for a day of belonging in motion.
Choose one session, or stay for the full day. The Gala is a separate late-night celebration.
E=M³ is informed by themes in Edmonton’s Cultural Infrastructure Plan, including people-centred gathering, flexible cultural spaces and community connection. E=M³ is independently organized and is not a City of Edmonton or ECIP-partner program.