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SUMMARY:Creative Expression 2025: New Beginnings
DESCRIPTION:Now in its 4th year\, CWCLN’s Creative Expressions returns as a beloved space for reflection\, creativity\, and community — rooted in care\, culture\, and connection. \nThis year’s theme\, New Beginnings\, invites Black and racialized women and femmes into a 7-week creative wellness journey that blends artistic exploration with personal growth. \nEach week offers something new: from crafting sun catchers and exploring the meaning behind your name\, to journaling\, movement\, and flag-making. Whether you’re reconnecting with your creative self or simply looking for a space to be held — this is for you. \nProgram begins September 27th\, 2025\nHeld in person (Ottawa)\nLimited spaces available\nRegister here: https://forms.gle/rp5rMNssZ6yVojnf8 \nJoin us to move\, reflect\, create\, and begin again — together.
URL:https://canadianwomenofcolour.ca/event/creative-expression-2025-new-beginnings/
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SUMMARY:Together in Purpose: Recognizing the People\, the Practice\, and the Path Ahead
DESCRIPTION:A Networking Breakfast in Celebration of Global Peer Support Day \nHosted by: Canadian Women of Colour Leadership Network (CWCLN)\nDate: Thursday\, October 16\, 2025\nTime: Doors open at 9:00 AM | Event: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM EST\nLocation: Rideau Community Hub\, 815 St. Laurent Blvd\, Ottawa\, ON \nEvent Overview \nJoin CWCLN for a Networking Breakfast of reflection\, recognition\, and relationship-building as we officially launch our Peer Support Collective and Community of Practice. This gathering brings together facilitators\, community leaders\, organizational allies\, and care workers to uplift the people doing the work\, celebrate the impact of culturally grounded support models\, and build momentum for what comes next. \nThis event is held in celebration of Global Peer Support Day — an annual recognition that takes place each October to honour the power of peer support in transforming lives and communities. It acknowledges the wisdom\, care\, and leadership of those with lived experience who offer connection\, advocacy\, and healing to others navigating similar paths. The day celebrates both formal and informal peer support efforts around the world and recognizes the importance of this work in building compassionate and resilient systems of care. \nThis event honours the emotional\, relational\, and often invisible labour behind peer-informed care — particularly in the hands of Black and racialized communities. Through storytelling\, shared wisdom\, and meaningful conversation\, we aim to strengthen connections and lay the foundation for a community of practice that is trauma-informed\, values-based\, and built to last. \nWhether you are a peer facilitator\, clinical or community care provider\, nonprofit leader\, allied health professional\, or system partner — your voice matters in shaping this space. We invite individuals with lived experience working in health and healing spaces\, those with a personal or professional interest in peer support\, representatives from community health centres\, nonprofit organizations\, and clinical providers. Guest speakers will share insights and strategies\, and participants will help shape the future of this growing community. \n Who Should Attend \n\nIndividuals with lived experience offering support in their communities\nTrained peer facilitators\, mental health navigators\, and wellness practitioners\nCommunity workers supporting youth\, families\, or racialized populations\nHealth and social service professionals working in trauma-informed or person-centered care\nStaff working in hospitals\, clinics\, or community health settings\nEquity and wellness staff within educational or institutional environments\nMental health advocates\, cultural leaders\, and care workers\nPeople supporting systems change\, equity\, or relationship-centered approaches\nAllies and champions of lived experience leadership and care models\nThose interested in deepening collaboration across community and clinical spaces\n\nThis Networking Breakfast is Free and open to anyone committed to care work\, equity\, and peer-informed practice — whether you hold formal roles or informal wisdom\, work in community or clinical settings\, or are just beginning to explore this path. You are welcome here. \nREGISTER: https://form.jotform.com/252167002722245
URL:https://canadianwomenofcolour.ca/event/together-in-purpose-recognizing-the-people-the-practice-and-the-path-ahead/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251021T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251021T130000
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Stigma
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Stigma – Conversations on Stigma\, Strength\, and Breast Cancer Awareness in Black and Racialized Women  \nJoin us for a powerful webinar exploring stigma\, strength\, and breast cancer awareness in Black and racialized women. This session will highlight the lived experiences and advocacy of women who continue to inspire change. \nWe are honoured to welcome Khalilah Elliott\, a Certified HR Professional\, Digital Entrepreneur\, wife\, mother\, and breast cancer survivor. Diagnosed with Stage 3 HER2+ Invasive Ductal Carcinoma at 39\, Khalilah transformed her journey of fear into one of faith\, strength\, and advocacy. Today\, she boldly shares her story\, volunteers with BrightRun\, and empowers others to find courage and healing through their own struggles. \nWe are also joined by Bukun Adegbembo\, Director of Operations at the Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN). With a background in social psychology and years of experience in research\, policy\, and program management\, Bukun works to ensure that the voices and concerns of breast cancer patients are amplified through education\, advocacy\, and systemic change. \nTogether\, they will shed light on the intersections of stigma\, culture\, and healthcare access while inspiring resilience and action in our communities. Don’t miss this conversation rooted in strength\, lived experience\, and the pursuit of health equity. \nHosted by: Canadian Women of Colour Leadership Network \nFacilitators:\nDanielle James\, Engagement and Learning Coordinator\, Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice\, CWCLN \nErica Kamikazi\, Community Engagement Coordinator\, Ottawa Public Health \nDate: October 21st\, 2025 \nLocation: Online/Zoom \nTime: 12pm (EST) \nRegister at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/E1yQWJ-ES0Sjko5d58vGTQ
URL:https://canadianwomenofcolour.ca/event/beyond-the-stigma/
LOCATION:Online event
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SUMMARY:Our Health\, Our Power: Understanding and Preventing Diabetes among Black Women
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and timely webinar exploring the intersections of race\, gender\, and health through the lens of diabetes among Black women in Canada. This session will examine how social and systemic factors — including racism\, income\, and access to care — contribute to higher rates of diabetes\, while also highlighting pathways to prevention\, advocacy\, and collective wellness. \nWe are honoured to welcome Dr. Josephine Etowa\, Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Black Women’s Health at the University of Ottawa. A midwife\, perinatal nurse\, and lactation consultant\, Dr. Etowa is globally recognized for her leadership in addressing health inequities and racism in healthcare. Her research bridges evidence\, community experience\, and action\, advancing health equity and transforming systems of care so that Black women and families can thrive. \nTogether\, we’ll explore how diabetes connects to broader issues of health justice and how community knowledge can drive systemic change. \nDon’t miss this powerful conversation that centers healing\, empowerment\, and prevention through collective action. \nHosted by: Canadian Women of Colour Leadership Network (CWCLN) \nFacilitators: \n\nDanielle James\, Engagement and Learning Coordinator\, Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice\, CWCLN\nErica Kamikazi\, Community Engagement Coordinator\, Ottawa Public Health\n\nDate: November 12th\, 2025\nLocation: Online via Zoom\nTime: 12:00 PM (EST) \nRegister HERE
URL:https://canadianwomenofcolour.ca/event/our-health-our-power-understanding-and-preventing-diabetes-among-black-women/
LOCATION:Online event
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SUMMARY:Black Reproductive Health and Fertility
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a family? \nJoin CWCLN and the Black Fertility Agency on November 19\, 2025\, at 6PM EST for an inclusive webinar on Reproductive Health and Fertility. Learn when to get screened or tested\, explore fertility options like IUI and IVF\, and understand how health disparities impact our communities. \nFeaturing Claire Pyvoine Abanda\, a Fertility Nurse\, and Yvette Mendonca\, a Nurse Coordinator with over a decade of experience\, this session offers compassionate\, expert guidance for your fertility journey. \nFree Online Webinar — Open to all Black and racialized women\, femmes\, and couples. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://canadianwomenofcolour.ca/event/black-reproductive-health-and-fertility/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251213T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251213T123000
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SUMMARY:The Power of Clarity: Moving from Vision to Action
DESCRIPTION:Before stepping into 2026\, join us for The Power of Clarity: Moving from Vision to Action — a free guided reflection experience led by CWCLN Founder & CEO\, Sophia Jacob. \nThis one-hour session is a calm\, intentional pause — a space to breathe\, reflect\, and reconnect with what matters most. Through gentle grounding\, journaling\, and shared reflection\, you’ll explore how to move from vision to action with purpose and ease. \n Who It’s For:\nBlack and racialized women\, femmes\, and non-binary individuals who lead\, care\, and carry much — and need a moment to refill their own cup before giving again. \n Come Prepared With:\nA notebook or journal\, your favourite pen\, and a quiet\, comfortable space to reflect. You’ll be invited to write\, pause\, and share brief reflections in the chat as you feel called. \n Details:\n Friday\, December 13\, 2025\n 11:30 AM EST\n Online via Zoom\n Free Community Session — Register to join HERE \nFacilitated by Sophia Jacob\, Founder & CEO of the Canadian Women of Colour Leadership Network. \n*This session is not therapy or counselling. It’s a reflective\, coaching-based experience focused on clarity\, purpose\, and alignment.
URL:https://canadianwomenofcolour.ca/event/the-power-of-clarity-moving-from-vision-to-action/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260402T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260402T153000
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SUMMARY:The Bigger Picture: A Call To Action / La Vue D’ensemble: Un Appel À L’action
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful\, community-rooted gathering focused on Black maternal health\, reproductive justice\, and collective wellbeing.  \nThis conference brings together Black mothers and birthing people\, families\, community members\, health and wellness leaders\, advocates\, and partners for a full day of learning\, dialogue\, connection\, and shared action — grounded in lived experience\, community voice\, and collective care.  \n🌿 The day will introduce CWCLN’s Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice Framework\, a community-rooted approach shaped by lived experience\, collective care\, and community leadership. This framework reflects a holistic vision of reproductive health and wellbeing that extends beyond birth and centres dignity\, safety\, and equity across the lifespan. \n \n✨ What the day includes: \n• Community voices & lived experience \n• Engagement and interactive spaces \n• Resource sharing & community connections\n• Wellness\, care\, and collective support \n☕ Light refreshments will be available  \n🖤 Who this gathering is for: \nBlack mothers and birthing people • Black women and femmes • Community members • Doulas and birth workers • Health and wellness professionals • Community organizations • Advocates • Researchers • Policy and systems partners • Anyone committed to equity\, dignity\, and justice in maternal and reproductive health. \n📅 Date: April 2nd\, 2026\n🕘 Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM\n🕙 Program Begins: 10:00 AM\n📍 Location: Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre\n2260 Walkley Road (Canon Building)\nOttawa\, ON K1G 6A8 \n🎟 FREE COMMUNITY EVENT \nRegistration required. Limited capacity. Advance registration is required to attend. Registration link. \n\n \nJoignez-vous à nous pour un rassemblement puissant et ancré dans la communauté\, axé sur la santé maternelle des personnes noires\, la justice reproductive et le bien-être collectif.\n \nCette conférence réunit des mères et personnes enceintes noires\, des familles\, des membres de la communauté\, des leaders en santé et bien-être\, des défenseurs et partenaires pour une journée complète d’apprentissage\, de dialogue\, de connexion et d’action commune\, le tout fondé sur l’expérience vécue\, la voix de la communauté et le soin collectif. \nAu programme\, la présentation du Cadre sur la santé maternelle et la justice reproductive des personnes noires de la CWCLN\, une approche ancrée dans la communauté\, façonnée par l’expérience vécue\, le soin collectif et le leadership communautaire. Ce cadre reflète une vision holistique de la santé et du bien-être reproductif qui dépasse la naissance et place la dignité\, la sécurité et l’équité au centre de toutes les étapes de la vie. \n✨ Ce que la journée inclut:\n•Voix de la communauté et expériences vécues\n• Espaces d’engagement et activités interactives\n• Partage de ressources et connexions communautaires\n• Bien-être\, soins et soutien collectif\n☕ Rafraîchissements légers disponibles \n 🖤 À qui cette réunion est-elle destinée:\nMères et personnes enceintes noires • Femmes et femmes noires • Membres de la communauté • Doulas et intervenants en naissance • Professionnels de la santé et du bien-être • Organismes communautaires • Défenseurs • Chercheurs • Partenaires politiques et institutionnels • Toute personne engagée pour l’équité\, la dignité et la justice en santé maternelle et reproductive. \n📅 Date: 2 avril 2026\n🕘 Heure: 9h30 – 15h30\n🕙 Début du programme: 10h00\n📍 Lieu: Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre\n2260\, chemin Walkley (édifice Canon)\nOttawa\, ON K1G 6A8 \n🎟 ÉVÉNEMENT COMMUNAUTAIRE GRATUIT\nInscription requise. Capacité limitée. Une inscription préalable est nécessaire pour assister. Lien d’inscription.
URL:https://canadianwomenofcolour.ca/event/the-bigger-picture-a-call-to-action-la-vue-densemble-un-appel-a-laction/
LOCATION:Online event
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SUMMARY:Routes of System Navigation: a conversation on the importance of culturally-specific system navigation
DESCRIPTION:Join the Canadian Women of Colour Leadership Network (CWCLN) on April 21st\, 2026 at 12noon EST for a one-hour webinar will explore the importance and need for culturally-specific system navigation. \nThe COVID-19 pandemic has truly changed the landscape of programs and program delivery\, with more accessible options. However\, many of these accessible options have changed\, with little to no notice to community members who rely and seek supports. With this changing service delivery landscape\, there is a greater need for culturally-specific and safe(r) system navigation needed to connect Black women\, femmes and gender-diverse community members to services\, such as addiction and harm reduction supports\, food banks\, mental health\, social supports and many others. \nEvent details: \n\nDate: April 21st\, 2026\nTime: 12:00PM-1:00PM (EST)\n\nWhat we’ll explore together: \n\nWhat is System Navigation?\nSome examples from HIV sector\nTypes of System Navigation\nSystem Navigation at CWCLN\nExperience navigating care from one province to another\n\nMeet our speaker: Asli Mahdi (she/her) \nWe are honoured to be joined by Asli Mahdi\, who is CWCLN’s new System Navigation & Community Support Lead. Asli has experience as a community health worker\, poet and culture worker\, with 5 years experience in the HIV sector\, supporting Black and racialized women and gender-diverse community members\, doing community\, education and prevention work. She completed her MA in Geography\, BA in Anthropology and obtained a diploma in Social Service Work. She is an advocate of arts-focused wellness and healing. \nRegistration link.
URL:https://canadianwomenofcolour.ca/event/routes-of-system-navigation-a-conversation-on-the-importance-of-culturally-specific-system-navigation/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260806T120000
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SUMMARY:Zuri Sister Circles: a sacred space for community and wellness
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new 7-week bi-lingual and bi-weekly program series\, CWCLN in partnership with Amethyst Centre Ottawa! \nThis program will support the development of culturally-safe(r) and culturally-grounded spaces for Black women\, femmes and gender-diverse community members. Each session will introduce a new workshop topic\, as well as link back to the importance of community support and care. \nZuri Sister Circles is and will be informed by the lived experiences of Black women\, femmes and gender-diverse community members. \nWhat to expect: \n\nDance and zumba\nPlant-based ink-making workshop\nPlant-based body oil workshop\nResource-building\nAnd more!\n\nExclusively for Black women\, femmes\, and gender-diverse community members\nRefreshments and transportation provided\nChildcare not available \nTime: 10am-12pm \nFree 7-week series (bi-weekly): \n\nMay 21\, 2026\nJune 4\, 2026\nJune 18\, 2026\nJuly 2\, 2026\nJuly 16\, 2026\nJuly 30\, 2026\nAugust 13\, 2026\nAugust 6\, 2026\n\nLocations (will vary each session): \n\nACB Wellness Resource Centre (610 Donald Street)\nAmethyst Centre Ottawa (488 Wilbrod Street\n\nSpaces are limited – Register HERE. \nCercles de Sœurs Zuri : un espace sacré pour la communauté et le bien-être\nJoignez-vous à nous pour une nouvelle série de programmes bilingues et bihebdomadaires de 7 semaines\, CWCLN en partenariat avec Amethyst Centre Ottawa! \nCe programme soutiendra le développement d’espaces culturellement sécuritaires et culturellement ancrés pour les femmes noires\, les personnes féminines et les membres de la communauté de genres divers. Chaque séance présentera une nouvelle thématique d’atelier\, tout en revenant sur l’importance du soutien communautaire et du soin collectif.\nLes Cercles de Sœurs Zuri sont et continueront d’être guidés par les expériences vécues des femmes noires\, des personnes féminines et des membres de la communauté de genres divers. \nÀ quoi vous attendre: \n\nDanse et zumb\nAtelier de fabrication d’encre à base de plantes\nAtelier de fabrication d’huile corporelle à base de plantes\nDéveloppement de ressources\nEt bien plus encore!\n\nExclusivement pour les femmes noires\, les personnes féminines et les membres de la communauté de genres divers\nRafraîchissements et transport fournis\nService de garde non disponible \nHeure: 10h à 12h \nSérie gratuite de 7 semaines (toutes les deux semaines): \n\n21 mai 2026\n4 juin 2026\n18 juin 2026\n2 juillet 2026\n16 juillet 2026\n30 juillet 2026\n13 août 2026\n6 août 2026\n\nLieux (variables selon les séances): \n\nACB Wellness Resource Centre (610\, rue Donald)\nAmethyst Centre Ottawa (488\, rue Wilbrod)\n\nLes places sont limitées – Inscrivez-vous ICI \n  \n\n \n \n 
URL:https://canadianwomenofcolour.ca/event/zuri-sister-circles-a-sacred-space-for-community-and-wellness/
LOCATION:ACB Wellness Resource Centre (610 Donald Street) and Amethyst Centre Ottawa (488 Wilbrod Street)\, 610 Donald Street - 488 Wilbrod Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Reproductive Justice 101: What It Means for Our Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join the Canadian Women of Colour Leadership Network (CWCLN) for an essential online conversation on Reproductive Justice\, featuring guest speaker Roselin Dixon\, Community Outreach and Communications Lead at the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre (ORCC). \nAs part of Sexual Violence Prevention Month this May\, this webinar will explore the foundations of Reproductive Justice\, what it truly means for Black and racialized women and femmes\, why it is a critical pillar of health equity\, and how it impacts our communities every day. Together\, we will also reflect on and continue conversations we have been having within the community around reproductive health\, wellness\, safety\, advocacy\, and justice. \nTrigger warning: This conversation will touch on sensitive and potentially heavy topics including gender-based violence\, reproductive injustice\, and systemic racism. We encourage participants to prioritize their well-being and practice self-care. We are here to hold a gentle and supportive space as we explore these important issues together. \n📅 When: May 26\, 2026\n🕛 Time: 1:30 PM ET\n💻 Where: Online Webinar \nMeet our Speaker: Roselin Dixon (she/her) is a trauma-informed community leader dedicated to supporting survivors of gender-based violence. With a background spanning mental health\, social services\, and community engagement\, Roselin works tirelessly to address the barriers equity-deserving survivors face. She currently serves as Co-Chair of Project Agape and is a vital voice in the Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women (OCTEVAW). \nWe are excited to hold space for this important conversation as we continue to advocate for a future rooted in justice\, care\, healing\, and community. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://canadianwomenofcolour.ca/event/reproductive-justice-101-what-it-means-for-our-communities/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260609T130000
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SUMMARY:Register Now: CWCLN Launches Peer Support Facilitation Training
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Women of Colour Leadership Network (CWCLN) is proud to open registration for its upcoming Peer Support Facilitation Training — a dynamic\, community-rooted learning experience designed to equip participants with the skills to lead\, support\, and strengthen peer-based spaces across diverse communities. \nBuilding on years of impactful programming — including peer support groups\, training initiatives\, virtual education\, and the development of the Peer Support Collective and Community of Practice — this training represents a continued commitment to expanding accessible\, community-led approaches to care\, connection\, and leadership. \nAt a time when communities are navigating increasing social\, economic\, and systemic pressures\, peer support offers a powerful\, people-centered response — grounded in shared understanding\, trust\, and collective growth. \nAbout the Training \nThis training equips participants with the tools and confidence to facilitate peer support spaces and provide both emotional and practical support to individuals navigating mental health\, systemic barriers\, racism\, discrimination\, and more. The training will be led by two experienced facilitators with expertise in cultural competency\, equity-informed practice\, and lived experience\, ensuring a grounded\, responsive\, and community-centered learning environment. \nParticipants will explore how to create inclusive\, respectful environments where people feel heard\, supported\, and connected — while building their own facilitation skills in a structured and guided setting. \nDelivered virtually via Zoom\, this free training combines interactive learning\, real-world application\, and community-building to ensure participants leave prepared to lead with intention and accountability. \nWho Should Join \nThis training is open to ALL communities\, including: \n\nBlack\, Indigenous\, racialized\, and non-racialized individuals\n2SLGBTQ+ communities\nPeople with diverse abilities\nImmigrants and newcomers\nYouth and seniors\nFaith-based communities\nFrontline workers\nPeople with lived experience\nCommunity leaders\nAll who care about equity\, healing\, and justice are encouraged to join.\n\nWhat You’ll Gain \nParticipants will: \n\nDevelop peer support and facilitation skills\nLearn how to support their communities in meaningful\, grounded ways\nBuild connection and belonging within and across communities\nStrengthen their ability to hold space with care and accountability\nGain experience through an equity and trauma-informed lens\n\nTraining Dates & Details \n🗓 June 2nd\, 3rd & 4th\, 2026\n🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (EST) (Full Days) \n🗓 June 9th\, 2026\n🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (EST) (Half Day) \n📍 Delivered virtually via Zoom\n📌 English session only \n💰 NO COST \nWhat You’ll Receive \n\nCertificate of Completion and Graduate Ceremony\nOpportunity to join a Peer Support Network and Community of Practice\nAccess to ongoing professional development\, learning\, and community connection\n\nWhy This Matter \nCWCLN has long been a leader in advancing peer support as a critical pathway for community well-being. Through its programs and initiatives\, the organization has built a strong foundation that centers lived experience\, cultural responsiveness\, and collective care. \nThis training continues that work — creating pathways for more individuals to step into facilitation roles\, strengthen their communities\, and contribute to a growing ecosystem of peer-led support. \nHow to Register\n📧 info@canadianwomenofcolour.ca\nSend a short message expressing your interest in the Peer Support Facilitation Training.\nYou will receive a short form to complete your registration. \n 
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LOCATION:Online event
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