In Ontario, mental health supports are widely available in multiple supports & avenues. Understanding what services are available is key to learning how to find the best services for you, your children and your family. Your mental health is an…
On August 12, 2020, we hosted our 2nd edition of the series called, “Let’s Talk Virtual Cafe”. The Talk is partially a focus group designed to learn more from the community about what is needed for family interventions and second, to create…
We have spent the past few months, June 2020 to now talking about anti-Black racism. We have witnessed the horror of Mr. Floyd’s murder, and have fought for justice for many Black youth, men and women killed by the police…
In August 2020, we started a series called, “Let’s Talk Virtual Cafe”. The Talk is partially a focus group designed to learn more from the community about what is needed for family interventions and second, to create a safe space…
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…
“What determines oppression is when a person is blocked from opportunities to self-development, is excluded from the full participation in society, does not have certain rights that the dominant group takes for granted, or is assigned a second-class citizenship, not…
Organizations can begin implementing an anti-oppressive framework by identifying guiding principles. Furthermore, (Nzira & Williams, 2009) provide a clear achievable list in terms of what principles an agency should consider within their framework: Respect and welcome diversity within the work…
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…