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SUMMARY:CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS - Roots & Blossom Creative Evolution (free 7 week program)
DESCRIPTION:Roots and Blossoms is a 7-week creative expression program designed exclusively for racialized women and femmes. This program centers on the theme of “Evolution\,” providing a nurturing space for participants to explore their personal and collective growth through various artistic and cultural activities. Each week focuses on a unique form of creative expression\, from planting symbolic trees to crafting personal fragrances\, culminating in a celebration of the participants’ journeys.\n  \nProgram Dates & Times\nSaturday September 28th\, 2024 – 11am to 2pm \nSaturday October 5th\, 2024 – 11am to 2pm \nSaturday October 12th\, 2024 – 11am to 2pm* (location change) \nSaturday October 19th\, 2024 – 11am to 2pm \nSaturday October 26th\, 2024 – 11am to 2pm \nSaturday November 2nd\, 2024 – 11am to 2pm \nSaturday November 9th\, 2024 11am to 2pm \n  \n  \nLocation\nRideau Hub – 815 St .Laurent Blvd\, Suite 220  (Accessible building : eleveators down the left hallway) \nParking info: On the left hand side of the building (accessible parking in the front of the building) \nBus info: From downtown Ottawa ( 7 St. Laurent ) From St. Laurent shopping centre ( 7 Carleton) \n  \n  \nFor more information: info@canadianwomenofcolour.ca\n  \n  \n  \nSIGN UP HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://canadianwomenofcolour.ca/event/creative-expressions-roots-blossom-creative-evolution-free-7-week-program/
LOCATION:Rideau Community Hub\, 815 St. Laurent Blvd\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1S 4G4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Grant Application Strategies for BIWOC Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:In record numbers\, Black women in Canada are taking charge of their financial futures by transforming their long-standing ideas into side hustles and full-time employment opportunities. In 2021 alone\, the number of Black-women-owned businesses grew by 20.2%. \nIf you are a Black woman\, a woman of colour\, or femme who runs a small business\, non-profit\, or social enterprise that needs funding\, Canadian Women of Colour Leadership Network warmly invites you to attend: Grant Application Strategies for BIWOC Entrepreneurs \nDate: Wednesday\, November 13th\, 2024 \nTime: 5:30 pm EST \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: Free \nAttendees will leave this workshop with the following: \n\n\nDirection on where and how to identify grant funding. \n\n\nEssential pre and post-application strategies. \n\n\nA short list of upcoming grant opportunities. \n\n\nIf you are new to the world of grants or want to strengthen your submission skills\, register at:  https://forms.gle/NBqyrzqNUxu37yfU8
URL:https://canadianwomenofcolour.ca/event/grant-application-strategies-for-biwoc-entrepreneurs/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250118T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131317
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SUMMARY:New Year\, New You! Empowered Goal Setting for Black and Racialized Women and Femmes
DESCRIPTION:If you are a Black woman\, racialized femme\, or woman of colour who is ready to make 2025 a year to remember\, you are invited to attend this facilitated workshop to set and share your goals in a community of your peers. \n\nSession Highlights: \nDuring this interactive 90-minute session\, you will: \n\nGain clarity on what matters most to you.\nLearn constructive mindsets that will help you to reach your goals.\nExamine your community to identify sources of support.\nImplement strategies to sustain your success.\n\n  \nIf you are ready to set realistic life goals in support of your health\, career\, family life\, etc… reserve your seat by registering at: \n  \nFacilitator  \nKimberley John – Communications & Grant Specialist \nKimberley is an established equity educator with 20 years of work experience in higher education and non-profit organizations. As a proud member of the Afro-Caribbean community and reflective inhabitant of Turtle Island (Canada)\, Kimberley’s voice reflects the education endowed by elders and projects the wisdom of diasporic ancestors. \nKimberley’s intersecting identities and lived experiences\, combined with her formal education in Sociology and career development\, have equipped her to conceptualize and identify funding sources for social justice initiatives to provide racialized communities access to wellness and economic growth opportunities. \nAs an experienced writer with proven leadership skills\, Kimberley is apt at aligning organizational objectives with curated storytelling and digital assets to support her client’s funding acquisition goals. \nPLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: \nDate: Saturday\, January 18th\, 2025 \nTime: 11:00 am- 12:30 pm ( 90 minutes) EST  \nLocation: Zoom Webinar – upon registration participants will be sent a link to access the session \nCost: FREE  \n*The program facilitation will be in English  \n**Spaces are limted**\n\n\nIf you have a question about the session please email: info@canadianwomenofcolour.ca\n\nTo learn more about CWCLN visit our website:  www.canadianwomenofcolour.ca\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://canadianwomenofcolour.ca/event/new-year-new-you-empowered-goal-setting-for-black-and-racialized-women-and-femmes/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250125T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250125T133000
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SUMMARY:Mind Your Money - Explore Your Money Mindset and Your Relationship With Money
DESCRIPTION:What steps could you take to create a stronger\, more empowered financial future in 2025? Designed specifically for Black women\, racialized femmes\, and women of color\, this facilitated workshop provides the guidance and support needed to set impactful financial goals and turn them into actionable results. Through engaging exercises\, practical strategies\, and collaborative discussions\, you’ll create a personalized plan for success while connecting with a vibrant network of peers who share your vision. \n\nSession Highlights: \nDuring this interactive in-person session\, you will; \n  \n\nUNDERSTAND THE ORIGINS OF YOUR MONEY MINDSET\nEXAMINE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH MONEY\nREFRAME LIMITING MONEY BELIEFS\nBUILD A PATH TO FINANCIAL wellness & EMPOWERMENT\n\nGain the tools and confidence to overcome barriers\, embrace financial empowerment\, and thrive in the year ahead. Join us to begin your journey toward financial transformation! \n  \nFacilitator  \nPamela George – Finanical Educator &  Counsellor \nThroughout her career\, Pamela George has been steadfastly committed to one overarching goal: \nTo educate and empower women\, so they may regain control of their finances and start living the life they want. \nIn her own words: “There is no shame in needing help to get your financial house in order” \nWe all know that changing the cycle of poverty and lack within a family\, particularly over many generations\, is one of the most difficult challenges a person can face. Pamela George not only did that\, but she now counsels highly successful women on how to address some of their own financial challenges. This helps them regain control of their entire lives because stress over money permeates everything. \nAs a frequent radio and TV guest\, Pamela is a leader in providing tools to women and is a \nunique talent in this space. As a woman who clawed her way out of poverty\, and was raised by an illiterate mother\, she now offers financial literacy counselling (a term she coined) to other women\, proving anything is truly possible. \nOriginally from Trinidad and Tobago\, Pamela herself grew up in a family with ever-increasing money problems\, including homelessness. Having successfully taken control of her own finances and breaking a cycle of poverty that affected four generations of her family\, she deeply understands the emotional side of money—and is\, therefore\, able to bring a balance of empathy as well as practical money skills to her work. \nPamela is also the author of Three Little Piggy Banks\, a children’s storybook that promotes financial literacy. This book has been recognized by Credit Counselling Canada as one of the “top five best books for teaching kids about money.”” \nPLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: \nDate: Saturday\, January 25th\, 2025 \nTime: 11:30 am- 1:30 pm EST  \nLocation: 815 St. Laurent Blvd\, Room 220 (Ottawa) \nCost: FREE  \n*The program facilitation will be in English  \n**Spaces are limted**\n \n\nIf you have a question about the session please email: info@canadianwomenofcolour.ca\n\n\nTo learn more about CWCLN visit our website:  www.canadianwomenofcolour.ca\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://canadianwomenofcolour.ca/event/mind-your-money-explore-your-money-mindset-and-your-relationship-with-money/
LOCATION:Rideau Community Hub\, 815 St. Laurent Blvd\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1S 4G4\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250215T133000
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SUMMARY:Money 101 - Know Your Numbers
DESCRIPTION:Take control of your finances and start building the life you’ve always envisioned. Money 101: Know Your Numbers is a transformative 90-minute workshop tailored for Black and racialized women and femmes. This session is designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to manage your money\, set clear financial goals\, and create a roadmap for a thriving 2025.  Join a transformative workshop  to explore the basics of budgeting\, strengthen financial confidence\, and create actionable strategies. \n  \nSession Highlights: \nDuring this interactive virtual session\, you will; \n\nParticipate in a guided visualization meditation to envision your ideal financial future.\nTake on a hands-on Budgeting Challenge by working in groups\ncreate a budget for real-life scenarios.. Walk away with a personalized Budget Action Plan\n\nConnect with a supportive community as you share experiences\, exchange insights\, and build the foundation for a thriving financial future. \n\nSign up for this fun and interactive session here: https://forms.gle/1JQ4xqgWXTtqwBXx9 \nA Zoom link will be sent to registered participants 48 hours in advance \nDisclaimer: This is not financial advice\, but simply informational. Please consult with a financial professional for personalized guidance.
URL:https://canadianwomenofcolour.ca/event/money-101-know-your-numbers/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250220T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250327T193000
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SUMMARY:Amplified Voices
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Writers Collective of Canada\, the Canadian Women of Colour Leadership Network is offering a free writing workshop exclusively for Black and racialized women and femmes\, including newcomer women who identify as part of the BIPOC community. \nThis workshop provides a space for storytelling\, self-expression\, and healing through writing—centering the voices and lived experiences of those too often unheard. Whether you’re looking to process personal experiences\, explore creative writing\, or build confidence in your voice\, this group is for you. \nWhat to Expect:\nA supportive\, judgment-free environment to explore your authentic voice\nEncouragement and constructive feedback from facilitators and peers\nGuided writing prompts to spark creativity and reflection\nA community of women sharing and uplifting one another\nWhy Join?\nWriting is a powerful tool for healing\, advocacy\, and self-discovery. This workshop offers a dedicated space to connect\, express\, and grow within a community that understands and values your lived experiences. \nDate: February 20th – March 27th\, 2025  (Thursdays)\nTime: 6pm – 7:30pm (EST)\nLocation: Online – Zoom \nRegister:  https://wcc-cec-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/CzEeyY19S6q-0oJfy4uTOg
URL:https://canadianwomenofcolour.ca/event/amplified-voices/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250528T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250528T123000
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SUMMARY:Impact Report Launch + Webinar
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited: Impact Report Launch + WebinarBlack Maternal Health & Reproductive JusticeMay 28\, 2025 | 11:30 AM (EST) | Zoom \nOn May 28th\, the International Day of Action for Women’s Health\, we’re gathering to share the stories\, data\, and momentum behind our work. \nJoin us for a special Zoom webinar as we officially launch CWCLN’s Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice Impact Report—a reflection of the advocacy\, care\, and systems change our community is building every day. \nThis session will include: \n\n\nHighlights from the report \n\n\nCommunity insights and reflections \n\n\nA call to action for the work ahead \n\n\nThis is more than a report—it’s a record of resistance\, healing\, and hope. \nRegister now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ckxDpnGYRka1try7jYFkfA
URL:https://canadianwomenofcolour.ca/event/impact-report-launch-webinar/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250605T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131317
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Inspiration & Impact
DESCRIPTION:New Beginnings\, Bold Moves \nCWCLN is proud to introduce Violet’s Voice — a new social enterprise rooted in healing\, creativity\, and economic empowerment for women navigating difficult life transitions. \nJoin us on June 5th as we gather in community to celebrate this exciting soft launch. This is more than just an event — it’s the start of something powerful.\nCome for the connection\, stay for the impact.\nWe’ll kick off Business Exchange Week by spotlighting makers\, stories\, and possibilities that inspire. \nWhether you’re curious\, connected\, or just craving good energy — this is for you. \n RSVP now and be part of the movement:  https://form.jotform.com/250990866070059
URL:https://canadianwomenofcolour.ca/event/an-evening-of-inspiration-impact/
LOCATION:Rideau Community Hub\, 815 St. Laurent Blvd\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1S 4G4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250630T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250630T130000
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SUMMARY:From Silence to Science: Reproductive Health Promotion for Black Women and Femmes
DESCRIPTION:Description:Too often\, Black women and femmes’ pain and reproductive health concerns are dismissed or misunderstood. Join us for an engaging and empowering virtual Lunch & Learn webinar on June 30th\, 2025 at 12:00 PM (EST) as we shed light on three of the most common yet often overlooked reproductive health conditions affecting Black women and femmes: PCOS\, fibroids\, and endometriosis. \nWe’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Chantal Phillips\, a family physician and public health resident passionate about advancing health equity in Black communities\, as our guest speaker. \nLearn how to recognize the signs and symptoms\, understand the impact on your physical and emotional well-being\, and explore pathways to care and support. This is a space for knowledge\, validation\, and community connection. \nBring your lunch\, bring your questions\, and let’s break the silence together. \nRegister Here: https://spcottawa-on-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/3UlVMJLWQFaBqAmG1MbGDA
URL:https://canadianwomenofcolour.ca/event/from-silence-to-science-reproductive-health-promotion-for-black-women-and-femmes/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250709T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250709T130000
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SUMMARY:STBBIs & Black Maternal Health// ISTTS & Santé maternelle des personnes noires
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Lunch & Learn Webinar: STBBIs & Black Maternal Health \nLet’s talk about how sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) affect Black birthing people. This session will cover transmission\, prevention\, testing\, and treatment\, with a focus on the unique impacts during pregnancy\, childbirth\, and postpartum. We’ll also explore how STBBIs can affect newborn health. \nParticipants will leave with a clearer understanding of STBBI risks\, available care options\, and culturally relevant approaches to prevention and treatment—empowering them to make informed decisions for themselves and their communities. Participants will also receive information about local and national resources for testing\, support\, and care. \nDate: July 9th\, 2025\nTime: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST\nLocation: Webinar Virtual – Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uOsrw47OSwOFv0J0gRCzHg \nGuest Speakers: \n\nAzeezat Sule (she/her) – African\, Caribbean and Black HIV Prevention Strategy Worker\, Somerset West Community Health Centre\nFatima Ahmed Souleyman (elle/she/her) – Women’s Outreach Coordinator\, Aids Committee of Ottawa\n\nFacilitated by: \n\nDanielle James\, Engagement and Learning Coordinator\, Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice\, CWCLN\nErica Kamikazi\, Community Engagement Coordinator\, Ottawa Public Health\n\nThis webinar is brought to you with the support of our partners: Somerset West Community Health Centre\, AIDS Committee of Ottawa\, and Ottawa Public Health. A special thanks to South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre for their generous support of these Lunch & Learn webinars. \n  \nBring your lunch and join the conversation—because informed care starts with informed communities. \n  \nJoignez-vous à nous pour un webinaire dîner-causerie : ISTTS & Santé maternelle des personnes noires \nParlons de la manière dont les infections sexuellement transmissibles et transmises par le sang (ISTTS) affectent les personnes noires en période périnatale. Cette séance abordera la transmission\, la prévention\, les tests et les traitements\, en mettant l’accent sur les impacts uniques pendant la grossesse\, l’accouchement et le post-partum. Nous explorerons également comment les ISTTS peuvent affecter la santé des nouveau-nés. \nLes participant·es repartiront avec une compréhension plus claire des risques liés aux ISTTS\, des options de soins disponibles\, et des approches culturellement adaptées en matière de prévention et de traitement\, leur permettant de prendre des décisions éclairées pour elles-mêmes et leurs communautés. Des ressources locales et nationales pour le dépistage\, le soutien et les soins seront également partagées. \nDate: 9 juillet 2025\nHeure: 12h à 13h EST\nLieu: Webinaire (virtuel – lien Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uOsrw47OSwOFv0J0gRCzHg \nConférencier·ères invité·es:\nAzeezat Sule (elle/she/her) – Intervenante en stratégie de prévention du VIH pour les communautés africaines\, caribéennes et noires\, Centre de santé communautaire Somerset Ouest\nFatima Ahmed Souleyman (elle/she/her) – Coordinatrice communautaire pour les femmes\, le Comité du sida d’Ottawa \nAnimation par:\nDanielle James\, Coordonnatrice de l’engagement et de l’apprentissage\, Santé maternelle des personnes noires & Justice reproductive\, CWCLN\nErica Kamikazi\, Coordonnatrice de l’engagement communautaire\, Santé publique Ottawa \nCe webinaire est présenté avec le soutien de nos partenaires: le Centre de santé communautaire Somerset Ouest\, le Comité du sida d’Ottawa\, et Santé publique Ottawa. Un remerciement spécial au Centre de santé communautaire du sud-est d’Ottawa pour leur généreux soutien à cette série de webinaires dîner-causerie. \nApportez votre lunch et joignez-vous à la conversation\, car des soins éclairés commencent par des communautés bien informées. \n  \n 
URL:https://canadianwomenofcolour.ca/event/stbbis-black-maternal-health-istts-sante-maternelle-des-personnes-noires/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251109
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251016T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251016T113000
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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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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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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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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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