Community Showcase is a weekly VIDEO or article showcasing Black or community organization that may benefit Black parents, caregivers and guardians. The Community Showcase will replace our SPRING 2021 Wellness Fair, and will provide both resources and information about organizations…
Ally-ship is critically important for Black families: caregivers, guardians and parents, whose lives and experiences are impacted by anti-Black racism, homophobia, anti-Islamophobia, sexism and so much more. Our identities often intersect, and many of these identities experience oppression. The oppression…
LGBTQ2+ Black youth and adults experience disproportionate outcomes than cis-gender heterosexual Black youth and adults, and LGBTQ2s youth and adults. Our community needs to do better to supporting our Black youth, adults and their families, as well as to create…
On August 30, 2020, we went LIVE with Toronto Speaker, Success Coach and Writer, Danny Stone to begin to discuss the needs of Black men within our community. We explored HOT topics such as: Black men and relationships- The importance…
An Individual Educational Plan (IEP) is a legal document created to support a student’s learning within the school. In this short webinar, educator Lisa McGregor reviews the importance of the IEP and how parents can advocate for their children and…
Raising children and family is not an exact science. The role of parents and caregivers can experience challenges, and difficulties. However, raising children within a culture embedded with systemic racism and intergenerational trauma can create an added layer of challenge.…
On August 19, 2020, the Kujenga Wellness Team hosted the 3rd Let’s Talk Cafe. In this cafe, we focused on the needs of youth within their lives, their families, navigating anti-Black racism, addressing their mental health needs, and forging healthy…
Our first activity, began with the Let’s Talk Cafe. It was an opportunity for us to present the project, and hear from your perspective about the issues that impact your lives. It is also an opportunity for us to grow…
Buzz words and terms that many lay people do not understand nor know how to apply these terms into their daily lives. Defining Anti-Black Racism Watch our video: Why do we March? narrated by Jordanna and Samantha, MSW students from…
When your mental health requires specialized treatment or intervention, it is important to seek support immediately. Everyone has experienced periods of un-wellness within their lives, and while there is stigma about accessing support there is no shame in seeking support…