What does my neighbour do?

What Does My Neighbour Do? is a community-driven program where people from all walks of life come together to share their unique stories, passions, and life experiences. It’s a space to connect, inspire, and discover the incredible journeys happening all around us—sometimes right next door. Are you or someone you know interested in being a guest speaker? Whether it’s about work, life path, or a passion, we welcome everyone to share and learn from each other.

Andrée Lotey

Writer, Professor of French Literature

Thursday, June 11, 11:00 - 12:00

Dr. Andrée Lotey, writer and professor of French literature, lost her father at age five and was raised in Montreal by her French- Canadian mother. After her mother’s passing, she uncovered a green suitcase that revealed the mystery of her Polish- born father. Her true-life genealogical journey led her to the Lodz Ghetto, Holocaust hero Aristides de Sousa Mendes, and other key historical moments.

About Andrée: Dr. Andrée Lotey is a writer and screenwriter with a Ph.D. in French Literature. She has taught at Université de Montréal, McGill, Concordia, and the Université Canadienne en France. She also works with the USC Shoah Foundation’s Rescuers: Last Chance Project and serves on the Advisory Board of the Sousa Mendes Foundation. She is currently writing a book about her family story.