Festival du Voyageur ambassadors

Brigitte and Ryan first met on a movie set, where they were both working as extras. The following year, Ryan recognized Brigitte during a television interview with her band Madrigaïa. Intrigued, he contacted her by email, and the rest is history. They married in 2007. Since then, they have been raising their two children, first in Saint Boniface, then in River Park South, where they have lived for seven years. The Brown family cherishes the moments spent at home, surrounded by family and friends. In the summer, they enjoy going camping together, taking full advantage of nature. Music has always played a central role in their lives, weaving an invisible thread that unites and enriches their daily lives.

Brigitte (née Sabourin) grew up in the vibrant Franco-Manitoban community of Saint-Norbert. Proud of her heritage, she traces her roots back to the French pioneers who arrived in New France in the 17th century. A direct descendant of the Sabourin, Fontaine, Beaudry, and Laurendeau families, she represents the 14th Canadian generation since their arrival, a heritage that links her personal history to the broader history of Francophonie in Canada. An artist at heart, she has been a singer with the Madrigaïa group, a dancer with the Ensemble folklorique de la Rivière-Rouge, and an actress and director at the Cercle Molière. She studied at the University of Saint Boniface and also obtained her Red Seal in hairdressing, a field that has become another outlet for her creativity. Since childhood, encouraged by her parents to participate in French-language activities, she has developed a deep passion for Francophone culture and its artistic expressions. These experiences have allowed her to strengthen her French, assert her linguistic identity, and find a strong sense of belonging to the Francophone community. Today, as part of an exogamous family, she is committed to passing on this identity to her children, offering them a strong connection to their mother tongue and culture. Recently, Brigitte decided to return to school to become a teacher, convinced that it is now time for her to give back to the community everything she has received.

Malik is 16 years old and in 11th grade. The first time he set foot at the Festival du Voyageur, he was only two weeks old... and music has been part of his life ever since. An accomplished pianist, he spends hours composing, creating mixes, and entertaining dance floors as a DJ. Passionate about all genres of music, he also dances with the Red River Folk Dance Troupe, where he shares his energy and sense of rhythm. A big fan of video games, Malik is also a master of interesting facts and remembers every statistic thanks to his impeccable memory. He also enjoys participating in track and field training and competitions, where he puts his perseverance and taste for hard work into practice.

Maelle is 14 years old and in ninth grade. Curious and passionate, a born artist, she has a genuine love for all genres of music, which she explores through her guitar, flute, and soprano saxophone, as well as through her headphones, which are almost always glued to her ears. With her 111 carefully curated playlists, she has a soundtrack for every moment of the day. A great lover of words, she spends hours reading and inventing stories. Maelle also likes to express her creativity in the kitchen, where she enjoys preparing original dishes and imagining new flavors. She also finds great pleasure in athletics, a sport that allows her to push herself and stay active.