The Rhythm & Blues Committee is thrilled to present our exciting events lineup . We have a variety of events planned throughout the months for all ages.
For more information and registration links, please check out the details below.
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive is about helping young Black men ages 15-25
T ransform their mindset and approach to success.
H eal from past trauma and emotional wounds.
R ise above societal expectations and obstacles.
I nspire positive change in themselves and others.
V isualize a future filled with possibilities.
E levate their potential and purpose.
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive is about helping young Black men ages 15-25
T ransform their mindset and approach to success.
H eal from past trauma and emotional wounds.
R ise above societal expectations and obstacles.
I nspire positive change in themselves and others.
V isualize a future filled with possibilities.
E levate their potential and purpose.
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive is about helping young Black men ages 15-25
T ransform their mindset and approach to success.
H eal from past trauma and emotional wounds.
R ise above societal expectations and obstacles.
I nspire positive change in themselves and others.
V isualize a future filled with possibilities.
E levate their potential and purpose.
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive is about helping young Black men ages 15-25
T ransform their mindset and approach to success.
H eal from past trauma and emotional wounds.
R ise above societal expectations and obstacles.
I nspire positive change in themselves and others.
V isualize a future filled with possibilities.
E levate their potential and purpose.
Black History Celebration
Here’s what’s happening:
Enjoy a special author reading for kids with Antonio Michael Downing, followed by fun creative activities.
Adults can join a live reading and discussion with Antonio Michael Downing, author of Saga Boy.
Enjoy a live performance by Panwaves, showcasing the vibrant sounds of the steel drum.
Test your knowledge with a fun trivia game about Black history.
Collaborate on a group artwork celebrating Black history, which will remain on display as a lasting tribute.
Enjoy free delicious Caribbean cuisine from Irie Myrie’s food truck.
There will be music and so much more to explore.
Tapas & Trivia
DONATIONS WILL BE TAKEN FOR RHYTHM & BLUES CAMBRIDGE
"A gathering place to explore our rich and diverse history, our Rhythm and Blues.
Where we support and showcase the black community in Cambridge. We promote and appreciate the Black experience by building partnerships, sharing and developing vital resources for our community."
Reserve your team by emailing
lounge@littlemushroomcatering.com or call 226-791-3739
Art From The Heart
Art from the Heart is about creating spaces for healing, connection, and joy. Local artist Alana Deckerwill lead us in designing postcards that reflect our personal stories. These postcards will be displayed at Langs Community Health Centre, showcasing the creativity and strength of our community. Alana is a passionate artist who uses her work to foster healing and empowerment, making this hands-on session both meaningful and inspiring. No artistic experience is needed just bring your creativity and an open mind.
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive
is about helping young Black men ages 15-25
Transform their mindset and approach to success.
Heal from past trauma and emotional wounds.
Rise above societal expectations and obstacles.
Inspire positive change in themselves and others.
Visualize a future filled with possibilities.
Elevate their potential and purpose.
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive
is about helping young Black men ages 15-25
Transform their mindset and approach to success.
Heal from past trauma and emotional wounds.
Rise above societal expectations and obstacles.
Inspire positive change in themselves and others.
Visualize a future filled with possibilities.
Elevate their potential and purpose.
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive
is about helping young Black men ages 15-25
Transform their mindset and approach to success.
Heal from past trauma and emotional wounds.
Rise above societal expectations and obstacles.
Inspire positive change in themselves and others.
Visualize a future filled with possibilities.
Elevate their potential and purpose.
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive
is about helping young Black men ages 15-25
Transform their mindset and approach to success.
Heal from past trauma and emotional wounds.
Rise above societal expectations and obstacles.
Inspire positive change in themselves and others.
Visualize a future filled with possibilities.
Elevate their potential and purpose.
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive
is about helping young Black men ages 15-25
Transform their mindset and approach to success.
Heal from past trauma and emotional wounds.
Rise above societal expectations and obstacles.
Inspire positive change in themselves and others.
Visualize a future filled with possibilities.
Elevate their potential and purpose.
Lets Sit Down And Chat
let's have a talk International day of the girl celebration
When: October 11 2024
Time doors open 5:30pm start 6:00pm -8:00pm
Location : Cambridge Center of The Arts Toyota Room
60 dickson st Cambridge
Free event
Join us for an inspiring evening with a celebrity guest speaker sharing their experience of growing up racialized in Ontario. Engage in empowering discussions, take part in an interactive Q&A, and enjoy a session of movement therapy to connect mind and body. Don't miss this opportunity to listen, learn, and move together!
Best Regards
Emancipation Day
Save the date for our upcoming Emancipation Day celebration on July 28th! Join us as we honour our heritage with a fantastic lineup of performances, poets, and activities, including poetry readings and family-friendly entertainment.
This is a free event that will run from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Get ready for a day filled:
Excitement
Delectable food,
Wide array of entertainment.
We're currently seeking vendors and volunteers for the event. If you're interested in participating, please reach out to us at RHYTHMANDBLUESCAMBRIDGE@GMAIL.COM.
Secure your spot by registering through the provided link.
Black Families Information Night
Rhythm & Blues Cambridge will be hosting for Cambridge families on April 30, 2024 @ 5:00 - 8:00 PM at Galt Collegiate Institute & Vocational School
Please see further details in the flyers attached and share with your community members and networks. Registration is required. Please see link below
https://forms.gle/kf46gaX4E6VhG3eo6
AGENDA
Structured Literacy Presentation
Navigating School Policies
Curriculum Expectations
Understanding Special Education
Child care, GRT tickets and a light meal will be provided
ALSO, Kindergarten registration will be available.
For those looking to register their children they should bring
An original birth document
Proof of address in Waterloo Region
Black Mental Health Day Retreat
Come join us for a day of reflection, connection, and learning at our Black Mental Health Retreat. This in-person event is a partnership between Rhythm & Blues Cambridge and Porchlight Counselling and Addiction Services designed to provide a safe space for the Black community to focus on mental health and intergenerational connection. This retreat is meant for Black youth ages 12-18 and their caregivers/parents, but we will have activities for all ages and childminding available during focused workshops.
Check-in begins at 9:30 am, with the day kicking off at 10 am. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for everyone. We will email a retreat schedule to all registered participants the week prior to our day together.
Registration is free. Come be a part of a unforgettable experience to connect with other Black youth and their families!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-mental-health-retreat-tickets-852597882217?aff=oddtdtcreator
Hair Joy: The Styling Hacks Edition with Anna Kay Hair Studios
Join us as we reimagine the latest trending hairstyles suitable for everyday wear and special occasions, tailored for racially diverse families, ensuring you feel confident with your hair and empowered in your styling techniques.
Please note that participants can work on their child's hair, their own hair, and/or we will also have mannequins available for use.
This program is provided by Rhythm and Blues Cambridge. To learn more about Rhythm and Blues Cambridge, please visit www.rhythmbluescambridge.com or visit their Instagram at @rhythmandbluescambridge.
For Teens (12-18) or Families with children
Registration is required (one spot per participant) and opens on February 26.
Children's Programming Room
Central Library
85 Queen St N
Kitchener Ontario
Questions? Please contact iarnold@kpl.org
Register Here: https://kpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=72178
Black History Month Celebration
We are excited to invite you all to our 2024 Cambridge Black History Month Celebration focusing on Black Joy, Wellness and Resistance.
The event takes place on Saturday, February 24th from 12 pm to 4 pm at Idea Exchange, Queen's Square. We have an entire afternoon of fun activities planned for the whole family!
Drop by and see Marvin Colebrooke for your very own Caricature drawing
Our Kids Corner will feature book readings from Messy Marvin & Friends
Visit our History Corner
There will be a Fireside Chat in the Art Gallery focusing on Joy and Wellness with Nicole Brown Faulknor from Wounds 2 Wings, Suzanne Trotman from Winds of Change, and Ajirioghene Evi-Cobbinah from Kind Minds Family Wellness
Interactive drumming workshops
Irie Mirie's will be providing delicious Caribbean cuisine
We invite you to come out and celebrate with us. This is a free event, but we ask that you register so we know how many people to expect. We look forward to seeing you there!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-history-month-celebration-tickets-794398857367
Thank you to Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada for your generous support!
The Black Love Treatment
This year, Rhythm & Blues Cambridge is hosting our Black Love Day Celebration on Saturday, February 17th at Cambridge Community Players (formerly Little Galt Theatre).
In recognition of Black Love Day, we are joining Black leaders, community members, artists and entertainers for an afternoon of celebration starting at 1:00 pm.
Black Love Day has been celebrated in North America for the past 30 years with a singular purpose of demonstrating love, forgiveness, and acceptance among Black people. Rhythm & Blues Cambridge is excited to showcase this important date with our friends and neighbors.
The afternoon will begin with Master of Ceremonies Dwayne Morgan, spoken word artist and Canadian National Poetry Slam Champion sharing some of his work, followed by an open mic session providing an opportunity for local talented artists to perform. The headline performance of the afternoon will be Yasus Afari, a writer, dub poet, and musician joining us from Jamaica.
In addition to the performances on the main stage, there will be an opportunity to participate in an art activity throughout the event. A delicious lunch will be provided by Irie Myrie’s Caribbean Catering Company
Rhythm & Blues Cambridge works tirelessly to provide the Waterloo Region community with opportunities to celebrate Black excellence through education, music, dancing, and movement. This will be an uplifting afternoon filled with music, poetry, spoken word, and art. We hope to see you there!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-black-love-treatment-tickets-796870480057
Thank you to Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada for your generous support!
HAIR JOY: Celebrating our kinks, our coils, our curls
If you live in the KW region and have been struggling with or wanting to learn more about taking care of your child's or your own curly and afro-textured hair, then this is the workshop for you! We are very happy to present this workshop in partnership with Sassy Beauty Salon, Black Girl Excellence and the Kinbridge Community Association to help the families in the KW region take care of, honour and celebrate their natural hair.
Sassy Miller owner of Sassy Beauty Salon will be facilitating our first hair workshop focusing on protecting your hair. Join us for an empowering hair event dedicated to protecting and celebrating your beautiful kinks and coils. Learn the art of roller setting techniques and other protective style methods that promote hair health and vitality.
Our second Hair Workshop will be hands-on as we invite you to get creative. You will have the chance to work with your own mannequin's and create a beatiful hairstyle. Use whatever techniques you have learned or already know. There will be many accessories provided.
We will be offering a complimentary lunch, as well as door prizes, donated hair products, and more. The details of the workshops are as follows:
Tickets Include
Access to 2 Hands-On Workshop
Free Lunch
Expert Guidance and Demonstrations
Networking Opportunities
Goodie Bag With Haircare Essentials
The details of the workshops are as follows:
10:00 AM: Workshop #1 - Protecting Your Hair Under the Dryer Addition
In this workshop, families will be able to view our professional stylists showcase roller setting techniques and demonstrate various protectve hairstyles tailored for Black hair textures. Come and get hand-on guidance to perfect your roller setting skills and practice protective styling medthods with our mannequins. gain valuable insights on maintaining healthy natural hair, personalized care routines product recommendations
1 2:15 PM: Lunch & Community Connection
During this time, lunch will be provided by Jamadian Patties Plus. Participants will have an opportunity to connect with one another and learn more about Black Girl Excellence, the Kinbridge Community Association and Rhythm and Blues Cambridge.
1:15 PM: Workshop #2 - The Creativity Within You
In this workshop participants will be given an opportunity to work with a mannequin hands-on and create your own unique hairstyle. We would love to see you express your creativity!!
11:15 AM & 2:30 PM: Self-Love Seminars (after each workshop)
Registered psychotherapist Nicole Faulknor will conduct a self-love seminar providing resources around how to help you or your child navigate the discrimination, bullying, and lack of societal acceptance that they face due to their hair texture. In addition, Christine from Dream Chair Massage will also be offering free hand massages!
Secure your spot NOW for an event dedicated to the love and protection of your unique gorgeous hair.
There are limited tickets available. Due to high demand and limited capacity at our venue, please only register once you are sure of your attendance, and please de-register if you become unable to attend at a later date.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hair-joy-celebrating-our-kinks-our-coils-our-curls-tickets-793215658387
We hope you can join us for a day of community connection, education, and natural haircare empowerment!
If you would like to be part of our membership and find out details about all of our upcoming events and more please sign up here
Art From The Heart Processing: Joy, Wellness, and Resistance
This is an invitation to come and explore the powerful and healing benefits of art and movement therapies on building mental health and resilience. You will be inspired and uplifted as we explore the topics of joy, wellness and resistance.
Art from the Heart is about creating more collective and safer spaces for our communities to heal, move and play together.
For the art portion of this event we will express our creativity by a creative process of tranforming sweater and t-shirts. Unleash your creativity as we guide you through theraputic art techniques. This hands on session promises a blend of artistic exploration and emotinal wellbeing. No artistic experience is required just come and let the healing begin. limited spots available. So secure your spot now for a rejuvenating and expressive experience
We will supply the swaeters and t-shirts
Nicole Brown Faulknor registered Psychotherapist and Yoga instructor https://www.wounds2wings.com; https://www.teaocanada.com will be leading our movement therapy class with a focus on destigmatization (shame & trauma) of the body through movement. A movement therapy class and gentle stretch for those needing some time to rest and play - in an unhurried and loving space to offer their bodies the space it deserves to explore healing itself, through this self-healing process.
Alana Decker a local Artist in our community will be leading us in creating art that is healing that we can take pride in! We want to continue to feel the power to move and feel free in the space we are in.
There will be refreshments and snacks provided.
This event will be at The W Programming Centre, 20 Dickson Street, Unit 101, Cambridge, ON on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 from 1:30 - 3:30 PM.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/art-from-the-heart-processing-joy-wellness-and-resistance-tickets-793195167097
If you would like to volunteer with us we would love your support please fill out this form https://forms.gle/W2HQ4Uzh7zwp4HBV7
Art From the Heart 'X-Press' Yourself Event
This is an invitation to come and explore the powerful and healing benefits of art and movement therapies on building mental health and resilience. You will be inspired and uplifted as we discuss confidence and courage, and take time to appropriate the holiday season for our own wellness.
Confidence is making a promise to ourselves and keeping it
Courage is being fearful and moving through that fear and doing it anyway, for example speaking in front of the class, sharing your feelings, meeting new friends, etc.
We learn confidence and we strengthen courage!
Art from the Heart is about creating more collective and safer spaces for our communities to heal, move and play together.
For the art portion of this event, we will express our creativity by decorating sweaters in a way that is meaningful to each of us. Please bring an old sweater that you would like to jazz up for the holiday season!! No sweater to bring, that's ok, we will have some on hand.
There will be refreshments and snacks provided.
This event will be at the Kitchener Public Library, 85 Queen St N, Kitchener on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 from 1:30 - 3:30 PM.
Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/art-from-the-heart-x-press-yourself-event-tickets-749367808287?aff=oddtdtcreator
Nicole Brown Faulknor registered Psychotherapist and Yoga instructor https://www.wounds2wings.com; https://www.teaocanada.com will be leading our movement therapy class with a focus on destigmatization (shame & trauma) of the body through movement. A movement therapy class and gentle stretch for those needing some time to rest and play - in an unhurried and loving space to offer their bodies the space it deserves to explore healing itself, through this self-healing process.
Alana Decker a local Artist in our community will be leading us in creating art that is healing that we can take pride in! We want to continue to feel the power to move and feel free in the space we are in.
If you would like to volunteer with us we would love your support please fill out this form https://forms.gle/W2HQ4Uzh7zwp4HBV7
Conversations for Community Care: Black Men's Mental Health
Join Porchlight Counselling and Addiction Services for another event in our Conversations for Community Care series. Working alongside Rhythm and Blues Cambridge, we will be hosting an evening on the topic of Black Men's Mental Health at the end of November.
Join us for an information session where our speakers will share trends in Black Men's Mental Health in our community and individuals will share their own personal challenges around this topic. This event is designed to encourage our community to learn more about how we can better support Black Men's Mental Health. This session is open to anyone in the community who wants to understand Black men's lived experiences. While we will have registered therapists presenting, this is not a substitute for psychotherapy, and is meant to be educational.
This event will take place on Thursday November 30th from 6-8 PM at the Old Post Office location of Idea Exchange. Light refreshments will be provided.
Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/conversations-for-community-care-black-mens-mental-health-tickets-755705865587?aff=oddtdtcreator
Black Barbie - Pre-Show Event and Screening of Black Barbie Documentary
Rhythm & Blues Cambridge would like to invite youth age 10+ to join us on a bus trip to the Black Barbie Pre-Show and Black Barbie Documentary being held at the Guelph Youth Music Centre on Saturday, November 11, 2023.
Pick Up - 4:15 pm at Kinbridge Community Centre, 200 Christopher Drive, Cambridge
Drop Off - 10:15 pm at Kinbridge Community Centre, 200 Christopher Drive, Cambridge
This is going to be a fun filled celebration!! Dress up like your best version of Black Barbie!! Enjoy sweets, treats and mocktails along with prizes and entertainment. There will also be local Black vendors.
Attention parents/guardians - chaperones are needed for this event. Let us know if you would like to join us on the bus and help out during this event. Please email: rhythmandbluescambridgenews@gmail.com
**Limited number of tickets are available, sign up today to avoid disappointment.
A permission form will be emailed separately to parents for children under 18 years old.
Rhythm & Blues Cambridge would like to thank United Way Waterloo Region Communities for their support.
Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-barbie-pre-show-event-and-screening-of-black-barbie-documentary-tickets-740993470417?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Co-presented by The Kween Company
In-Partnership with Guelph Black Heritage
Venue: Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan St, Guelph, ONFilm Tickets: $15/PWYW Screening at 7:30pm
When Black Barbie arrived on the scene in the 1980s, it was a transformative moment. Love her or hate her, almost everyone has a Barbie story. Through intimate auntie access to charismatic Mattel insider, Beulah Mae Mitchell, filmmaker Lagueria Davis explores the path that led to the creation of the first Black Barbie and the influence that she has had.
Lagueria Davis ⋅ CANADA⋅ 100 min ⋅ Captions
Coils, Cocoa Butter & Auntie Vibes (Pre-Event)-FREE: FOR ACB (African, Caribbean and Black representing Folx)This is a celebration to honour our Aunties, Sistas, Grannies and Mamas who have been leading forces within our African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) communities. The Kween Company wanted to take time to get our people together to celebrate - YOU! Come out with your bestie, grab the famalay and dress in your best version Black Barbie - or perhaps rocking her iconic red and gold! Enjoy sweets, treats and mocktails, prizes and entertainment and shop at some local Black vendors. Grab your Black barbies, come visit our 360 Photo Booth, be part of our community art design, visit the mini Black Barbie exhibit and make sure to grab your photo in front of our Black Barbie backdrop!
This is Black, this is beautiful, this is dynamite - this is Black Barbie. The event is for our ACB community and a free event before the screening. The documentary of Black Barbie will be screening following this event at Guelph Youth Music Center hosted by Guelph Film Festival for $15 / Pay What You Want.
Glittery Black Barbie party hosted by The Kween Company to celebrate Sistas, Aunties, Grannies, and Mamas & conversation with director Lagueria Davis.
Vendors include: Bonjor Sunwear, GN Fashion and Accessories, Allure Dolls, Origin Creation, Shop Ikandy Boutique, Frantz Black Barbies, Mint Greetings and A.Decker Creations
Sponsors: Guelph Black Heritage Society, Denise Francis, CCAWR - Lift Off, Rhythm and Blues - Cambridge, Shyne Body Butter, Anti Racism Course with Selam Debs, Highr Learning, Balloon Kitty, Capture It 360, MTK Video Productions, D3VI Photography and Solim Abambora Photography.
International Day of the Girl: Empower your period. Empower your world
On this day we will promote girls empowerment, as we explore how some bodies have been embedded into the history of observing empowerment as opposed to being in the feeling of empowerment creating an inclusively-felt space.
We ensure that we are connected to our emotional health and will be discussing the underpinnings of why emotional health is our mental health through various arts, including creative art, music, education and movement.
On this day we celebrate as a community through a continuum flow of events!
Come celebrate International Day of the Girl, to embody the representation of an all inclusive space for underrepresented menstruating bodies with Changing the Flow & Black Girl Excellence.
As we work together in community we will be in collaboration with Wounds2Wings, TEAO, Shore Centre, Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Association and Kinbridge Community Association.
Nothing beats food that is made and ready for you .
Jamadian Patties + Plus is cooking up some incredible food for our celebration: Ox-tail Poutine!
Vegan options will be available too.
Make sure to register ASAP so we know to have enough food for ya!
Register here: https://iamempowered.eventbrite.ca/
Multicultural Festival Day 2
Incredible performances ALL weekend on the main stage
Food from around the world
Ekhaya: Southern African Storytime
Travelling Kid's Stage 'The Magnificent Caravana Extravaganza' - Neruda
Rhythm & Blues Presents: Art From the Heart for the whole family
KPL/WPL Children's activities - hoola hoops, bubbles, coloring contest,
Slow Bike Race with the City of Waterloo's Bicycle Mayor (we will have bike check too!)
Many community groups and international marketplace vendors
KWMF Photo contest!
Multicultural Festival Day 1
We have a lot of exciting things happening this year including:
Incredible performances ALL weekend on the main stage
Food from around the world
Ekhaya: Southern African Storytime
Travelling Kid's Stage 'The Magnificent Caravana Extravaganza' - Neruda
Rhythm & Blues Presents: Art From the Heart for the whole family
KPL/WPL Children's activities - hoola hoops, bubbles, coloring contest,
Slow Bike Race with the City of Waterloo's Bicycle Mayor (we will have bike check too!)
Many community groups and international marketplace vendors
KWMF Photo contest!
Art From The Heart
Join us as we come together to celebrate the history of our black communities, our ongoing resilience and empowerment. Art from the Heart is about creating more collective and safer spaces for our communities to heal, move and play together.
Though we have gotten through the initial impacts of the pandemic. It is not without its effects on our mental health.
This is an invitation for you and your family to come and explore the powerful and healing benefits of art and movement therapies on building mental health and resilience. Be prepared to be inspired and uplifted as we kick off our black history celebrations.
The event will be at the Kitchener Public Library located at 85 Queen St N on Sunday June 17th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
There will be light refreshments provided. We will end this evening of fun with a collaborative art project that we can take pride in, because you are our ancestors' wildest dreams!
Make sure to keep a look out in your inbox for our future newsletters which will highlight some of our upcoming events.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/636611521197
Build a Box Menstruation Equity and Education Event
Let’s talk about periods.
Our bodies do so much for us and it’s important that we know how to take care and give back to our beautiful selves. It’s also important to have spaces where you can safely ask questions and educate yourself on how YOU function .
We invite you to join us for our weekend Build-A-Box event series! Come learn about menstrual equity and menstrual health in a youth and culturally sensitive space. As we navigate these topics with our partners from SHORE and Changing the Flow, you will be creating your own personal period box that you can take home with you!
The first event is April 16 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at 200 Christopher dr.
We will mainly be focusing on education and knowledge about periods, health, and products while beginning to build your box!
The second event is April 23 from 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm at 200 Christopher dr.
This day will be more of a celebration where you will complete your period box, win prizes, learn, have fun, and connect !
These events are for youth ages 10-16.
Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/build-a-box-menstruation-equity-and-education-event-tickets-607489526527
Please feel free to reach out to rhythmandbluescambridgeinfo@gmail.com with any questions.
Conversations For Community Care: Black Women's Mental Health
Come to this community conversation around the unique needs of Black women and their mental health in our community. There is often no room in many Black women’s lives for vulnerability, and yet most cannot get access to the mental health supports they deserve. The inequalities and racism faced by Black Canadians can have a negative impact on their mental health, and Black women especially are often taught to ignore their own feelings for the sake of others.
Join Rhythm and Blues Cambridge and Porchlight Counselling and Addiction Services as we bring together a group of Black women therapists in Waterloo Region for an evening of conversation and connection, so that we all can better support mental health outcomes for Black women in our community.
We will be sharing space together in a community circle, taking time to listen and ask good questions, and the event will culminate in a community art project.
Featured speakers:
- Ajirioghene Evi-Cobbinah (she/her), BA, BSW, MSW - Executive Director, Kind Minds Family Wellness, the Community Engagement Specialist at the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies
- Nicole Brown Faulknor (she/her), Registered Psychotherapist, Founder & CEO of Wounds 2 Wings Trauma + Psychotherapy Services and TEAO Canada (Trauma and Embodiment Association of Ontario)
- Suzanne Trotman (she/her), ECE, BRE, M.A. Spiritual Care & Psychotherapy;. Registered Psychotherapist. Owner and Lead Therapist - Winds of Change Therapeutic & Consulting Services.
This event is generously supported by Idea Exchange and Waterloo Region Community Foundation.