Matrimoine with the Union of Women of Martinique (UFM)—Since 1996, the UFM has been shining a light on the “Greatly Forgotten Women of History,” and more specifically those from our Caribbean history. Through their life stories, their commitments, and their struggles, the UFM works to keep their memory alive and to pass on the legacy of these inspiring women to future generations. This September, let’s come together for a series of events dedicated to Matrimoine. This 2026 edition honors: 3 WOMEN: Jane Lero, a pioneer of the feminist movement in the Caribbean; Yvette Guitteaud-Mauvois, co-founder of the UFM; and Suzanne ROUSSI; as well as 5 women’s groups: the coal miners, the women porters who helped build the Route de la Trace, the women of Saint Pierre, and the women who fought in the Southern Uprising. What is “Matrimoine”?—Talking about “Matrimoine” means: fighting against the invisibility of women; offering younger generations female role models; highlighting the women of the past who helped build our societies; and honoring those who, even today, continue to work for equality and collective emancipation. This year, the UFM is joining forces with several local partners to pay tribute to them and share their stories. On the program: conferences, film screenings, tributes, the donation of Jane Lero’s archives, and an “An ti koze” evening. These are all opportunities to come together, share ideas, and celebrate Martinican and Caribbean matrimoine. - SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 - STARTING AT 4:00 PM Official ceremony surrounding Jane Lero’s archives - Jane Lero’s family will present the UFM with a collection of private archives: correspondence, personal and professional documents, as well as numerous photographs. ? Jane Lero Space - Angela Davis Resource Center, 17 rue Lamartine, Fort-de-France - By invitation only - - - SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 - 2:00 PM–4:00 PM - Yvette Guitteaud-Mauvois, *An Fanm Rasin Kan* – Screening of the documentary *?* Schoelcher Library, Fort-de-France, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - - - SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 - 8:30 AM–5:00 PM - Not Without Them! Caribbean Women’s Heritage: Let’s Talk About It... - Documentary by Yvette Guitteaud-Mauvois, *An Fanm Rasin Kan* - Discussion? La Guinguette, Saint-Pierre. - - - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 - 9:30 AM–1:00 PM - Documentaries: The Insurgents of the Southern Uprising - With the UFM and a descendant of Lumina Sophie. ? Espace Jane Lero -- Angela Davis Center - 17 Lamartine Street, Fort-de-France. - - - SEPTEMBER 24 -- STARTING AT 6:00 PM - AN TI KOZE - Women’s Bodies in Chorus - Analysis. DJing: A Woman’s Profession With Esther Eloidin and DJ Nina Mona Songs, a blind test, karaoke, and discussions about the representation of women in music and women’s place in the world of DJing. ? Eden Bar -- Plaza Shopping Center, Route de Didier - Free admission - - - SEPTEMBER 29 -- 6:00 PM - Yvette Guitteaud-Mauvois, An Fanm Rasin Kan - Screening of the documentary + Talk: The Lamentin Women’s Hunger March. With Cécile Celma ? Lamentin Library, Espace Jane LERO, 17 rue Lamartine, Fort-de-France, 0696 44 94 40, u.femmesmartinique@wanadoo.fr
