Faith-Based Practices: Eid
The arabic word “Eid” means festival , feast or holiday. There are two major Eids in Islamic Calendar per year. One is Eid al- Fitr and the other one is Eid al- Adha. Eid al Fitr is celebrated after the…
Supporting Newcomers
New immigrants are those people who migrate to other countries for better life opportunities. We want to highlight some of the issues that new immigrants face when they move to a new country. There are many organizations in Ontario who…
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…
Kujenga and Community Events
The Community Showcase The community showcase is a collaborative community event showcasing Black organizations (i.e., Black -led and Black-owned) that provide social services for children, youth, and families. Join us to learn more about the event.
Supporting Black Entrepreneurship
The Black community is filled with an ample amount of of creativity, intelligence and drive. Within Durham Region, there are a lot of small, Black owned businesses built on a foundation of these values. In recent years, especially after racial…
Protected: Kujali Black Family Support Line
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Peer Mentor Application
Kujenga Wellness Project, Ifarada: Centre for Excellence, Durham District School Board, and Side by Side Family Services have collaborated in creating a systems navigation line to provide support, resources, and referrals for individuals within the community. This navigation line will…
Supporting Women and Children Experiencing Violence
In Canada, women are at a greater risk than men of experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment, and sex trafficking. This risk is even greater for Black women, who for so long have been ignored and marginalized for their gender…
Supporting youth and families involved in the criminal justice system
Black youth are disproportionately represented in the criminal justice system. Many times, youth are unfairly treated within the system, and other times community and educational experience can disproportionately lead Black youth to engage in criminal behaviour. The structure and practice…
March 2021 Newsletter
