Black people experience health disparities in Canada, and internationally. This can mean that Black people: experience barriers to access health care experience maltreatment and dismissive behavior by physicians and health care professionals experience misdiagnosis and do not receive necessary tests…
Have a story for us? A creative idea? Want to share your insight? In building community, we strive to hear from you about your ideas, your creative writing, and businesses that support Black community members. We are based primarily in…
Black communities have survived profound historical events that has further shaped the trajectory of the future generations. Some of these experiences are related with the Atlantic Slave Trade, colonization (in Americas and Africa), and industrialization. While much of the slave…
Holistic teaching and healing incorporates a healing approach that includes all aspects of the self: the mind, the body, and the spirit. Each of these components can be sectioned into areas such as: spirituality, emotions, nutrition, physical health, knowledge and…
Mental health healing and wellness is part of a holistic approach to wellness. Caring for our mental well being, and healing from difficult experiences is as critical as eating healthy to prevent high blood pressure. Holistic Healing What is Holistic…
Black people in Canada have diverse backgrounds and experiences. While some can trace their roots in Canada for many generations, others have immigrated in recent decades. They have contributed in many ways to the growth, diversity and development of Canada.…
It came from history…. Historically, Black fathers played a central role to provide and protect their family, and their community. Black Fathers actively participated the nurturing of children which included their own as well as others. They held gatherings for…
Youth Services Youth Services: Website: Phone: Address: Services Offered: Kinark Child and Family Services (Central Intake) 1.888.454.6275 Head Office: 500 Hood Road, Suite 200Markham ON L3R 9Z31-800-230-8533 Kinark is a leading provider of services…
The Ontario Trillium Foundation has funded the Kujenga Wellness Project. We are actively seeking to help families facing conflict and trauma to heal and strengthen their relationships. If you are seeking support in your life or in your family, we…
Anti-Black Racism is not a new term… however, in May 2020 the concept of Anti-Black Racism became a central concept in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and throughout the world. Many Black individuals of African -descent have experienced some sort of anti-Black…