THE ARTISTÈ FOUNDATION

By Donjeta Elshani- Hetemi

Like every immigrant story, Uran Kuci’s story begins somewhere, on a particular date, with the decision to start a new life in a new country. But a new beginning brings new challenges, hope and a new type of love for a community.

Arti dhe kultura shqiptare kanë humbur sot një prej figurave të tyre më të çmuara; Jashar Shahiqi

From the streets of Albania, Blerina Ruka reflects on four weeks of witnessing protest, perseverance, and the voices calling for change.

Albanian-Canadian artist Ana Golja releases latest single on self love

Artistè Foundation is pleased to welcome a partnership with Albanian News to expand the reach of our storytelling mission.

Artistè Foundation is proud to partner with Albanian Community Mental Health (ACMH) to help connect women, refugees, and immigrants with accessible mental health services, including information about reduced-fee options and services available through the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) for eligible clients.

Organization launches its first Canadian event, bringing together Albanian women to discuss key challenges facing the diaspora.

Originally from Pakistan and now living in Halifax, Sana Rasheed has transformed personal loss, migration, and life experience into a growing artistic journey inspired by nature, healing, and self-expression.

Internationally acclaimed fashion designer Valdrin Sahiti made his Canadian debut before a sold-out audience in Toronto.

TORONTO - The second edition of “Libri Shqip - Albanian Book Festival” in Toronto once again brought together hundreds of participants, authors, artists, and supporters of Albanian culture, turning the event into one of the most important cultural gatherings for the Albanian diaspora in Canada.

In a world where cultures often meet but do not always blend, Faith Eghobor's story stands as a unique narrative of love and human connection.

The story behind the invitation design for 25 @ 25 Parliament Event. This is more than an event invitation. It is a reflection of Kosova, our shared story, and the artistry, strength, and memory woven into who we are.

“Home is Canada,” she says. Although Jamaica will always be part of her identity, Canada is where her family is safe and where she has built her life. In Newfoundland, she found a community that supported her, influenced her, and became part of her story. “That’s home now,” she says quietly.

#Sahati is an emerging and rising Albanian-Canadian artist in Toronto. She lets us in on her music, her life and how she merges both identities when creating music.

Sahati. A producer, DJ, singer, and multi instrumentalist from Kosova, now based in Toronto. Her music blends electronic and left-field pop with the rhythms, emotion, and storytelling of her Albanian roots, creating a sound that is both experimental and deeply unique.