Black Mental Health Week 2025 Opening Ceremony: Youth Art Exhibit Black Mental Health Week 2025 Opening Ceremony will feature a Black youth art exhibit, showcasing creativity as a reflection of experiences with mental health, resilience, and identity. The exhibit will be on display in the City Hall Rotunda from March 3 to March 6, creating […]
In recognition of Black Mental Health Week, we are proud to present a special sequel to our Sexual Health Awareness Series. This event will shine a spotlight on the intersection of mental health and relationships, focusing on the theme of "Identifying Your Needs." The session will feature our expert crisis team, who will provide valuable […]
Art is power. Joy is resistance. This Black Mental Health Week, Artscape: Healing Through Art offers a transformative space for self-expression, healing, and community connection through creative writing and visual arts. In a world that often seeks to silence us, we are reclaiming our voices, our stories, and our joy—on our own terms. This judgment-free […]
Black Mental Health Week Event: Screening of VeraCity: Answering the Call (2024) In partnership with the Police Reform Unit, this screening will showcase the documentary VeraCity: Answering the Call (2024), exploring the intersections of policing and Black mental health. This event aims to provide a space for critical reflection and discussion on the intersections of […]
Discover how to prioritize your mental health and well-being, and build sustainable success. Registration is FREE. Limited capacity, registration required. This special event is designed for Black entrepreneurs who are looking to learn strategies to thrive while balancing the demands of entrepreneurship. Join us for an enriching discussion on how to prioritize your mental health […]
Black Mental Health and the Contemporary Legacies of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and Slavery: Joy, Healing and Resistance for the Next Decade (Panel Discussion) In partnership with EDC and Toronto Public Library for the Public Education Campaign. Registration required. This panel discussion, hosted as part of the Confront the Past, Change the Future Public Education […]
A conversation about how identity and meaning help us create better relationships, grounded in the Adinkra symbol of SANKOFA. An inspiring journey through identity, meaning, and the power of names. Using the African principle of Sankofa-"Go back and fetch it"-we uncover how our names are not just labels but the foundation of who we are […]
Iron Sharpens Iron Black Men's Mental Health Conference - Session 1: How We Can Sharpen and Heal Each Other. Registration is FREE. Limited capacity, registration required. This isn't just a conference-it's a space for Black men to heal, grow, and build together. We'll be diving into mental health, business, justice, and community with powerful discussions […]
This session is designed for people of African origin from all walks of life (aka Black people), regardless of their region of birth or personal affiliations. This presentation promotes joy, remembrance, humor & laughter as I incorporate folklore, dance and Afro-Caribbean history into my program to encourage the audience to honor our culture and pay […]
Iron Sharpens Iron Black Men's Mental Health Conference - Session 2: How We Can Sharpen and Heal Each Other. Registration is FREE. Limited capacity, registration required. This isn't just a conference-it's a space for Black men to heal, grow, and build together. We'll be diving into mental health, business, justice, and community with powerful discussions […]
In honour of Joy as Resistance, we are hosting an African dance class and exchange. Dance is a somatic expression of emotion and we will be using it to focus on joyful expression. Our dance instructor will teach a variety of African dance movements. This will also feature the opportunity for our participants to lead in teaching […]
À l'occasion de la Semaine de la santé mentale des Noirs et en hommage à la Journée internationale des femmes, le Centre de santé communautaire TAIBU vous invite à un espace d'échanges et de bien-être autour du thème : Joie et résilience, Transformez vos défis en bien-être. Cette journée entre FEMMES a été conçue pour […]
This virtual event fosters an atmosphere for engaging discussions focused on the Silent Generation. This generation came about during the post-colonialized era of the 1900s to 1950s and its cohorts, and through various historical significances have shaped our generation's experiences that are presently evident. We are creating a space for our elders to celebrate their […]
An Expressive Arts-Based Workshop created to inspire and equip young leaders to dream big, break barriers, and use history as a catalyst for personal and collective transformation. This dynamic workshop empowers youth (15+) to become agents of change through creative expression, storytelling, and deep self-reflection. Participants will explore the journeys of Black inventors, diving beyond […]
Come join us for an empowering event focusing on Black Mental Health and Black Joy! Registration is FREE. Limited capacity, registration required. This in-person gathering will feature insightful discussions, workshops, and activities aimed at promoting healing and celebrating the resilience of the Black community. Let's come together to support each other and uplift our spirits. […]
Humour for Healers is hosted by Natasha Halliday. This discussion-based workshop is designed to encourage practitioners to explore the use of humour in their practice, understanding its benefits and its limitations. Participants will examine the infusion of humour through storytelling, Safe and Effective Use of Self (SEUS), and the lens of culture. This workshop gives […]
The goal of this workshop is to discuss the health benefits of laughter and to examine how comedy serves both the audience and the performer. Participants can find connections with others in the group by sharing stories about life experiences, growth, and change. This is a closed event designed specifically for members of the African […]
These Triggas! is a sketch comedy series about the triggers that Black Canadians deal with. Creator Anthony Q. Farrell will lead participants through the process of creating humour using our personal life experiences. The workshop builds on listening, openness, and demonstrating new ideas in a group. The activity is fun and spontaneous, with the goal […]
Bish Funny Comedy presents a Black Mental Health Week comedy event. Registration is FREE. Limited capacity, registration required. This is a closed event designed specifically for members of the African Caribbean Black (ACB) community to engage in a supportive and affirming space. Please acknowledge this registration requirement and only proceed to sign-up if you self-identify […]