Black Covid Resilience
An article highlighting the experiences of Black people and the coronavirus pandemic.
Kujali Family Support Line Feedback Results
The Kujali Black Family Support Line officially began in March 2021. The line is offered to individuals and families seeking support in addressing challenges in their families and within the system. The Line offers: 1. Supportive Counselling, 2. Peer to…
Health and Wellness
Building resilience in your family’s health is a collaborative effort and in a holistic way. Our team explored the risks to family’s wellness such as: Health risks Mental health concerns Anti-Black racism Systemic oppression School difficulties Black people are highly…
On Being an Ally
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…
Let’s Talk Cafe: For Men
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…
Understanding the I.E.P
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…
Let’s Talk Cafe: For Youth & Allies
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…
Write for Us
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…
Defining Anti-Black Racism
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…
Our History
“It was all a dream” Notorious B. I. G. Nicole Perryman and Anada Treleven are social workers who collaborated on projects stemming from 2008. In 2013, Nicole started a private practice psychotherapy organization Aset Group Consulting and Counselling Services which…
What We Do
Kujenga Family Wellness Project is sponsored by the Ontario Trillium Foundation and Carea Community Health Center. The project is geared to providing support services to Black individuals: caregivers, parents, children, youth, families, and adults. The support services include: support groups…
Financial Supports
the pandemic has had an impact on our lives, and economic recovery. Learn more about our initiatives.
Navigating the Child Welfare System
One Vision One Voice published the guide to support Black community members who may come in contact with the Society and provide the resources to build their capacity to navigate the system.
Diversity in Durham Region
Durham Region represents a diverse community, and highest population growth of diverse people.
Supporting Women’s Health
Kujenga showcases community members such as, Mommy Monitor is a podcast featuring Cecile Edwards and Womxn of Color Remake Wellness.
Adopt a Family Program
The Adopt a Family program was a new initiative started by Kujenga to support families in need during the Holiday season. The program closed with a final dinner on December 18, 2021 for the families who received support, and the…
Mental Health Resources
Resources to support mental health and improve individual outcomes.
Know your culture
Did you know the core members represent the Caribbean Islands? Can you guess which island Anada, Tasia and Nicole were nurtured! Culture is a significant part of our history, our identity, and our roots. Many of our programs highlight the…
Our First Year
In June 2021, the Kujenga Family Wellness Project completed their first year of providing service to Durham Region. Our outreach and support in the community was expansive, and we are excited to share our results with you. To learn more…