Impact Report Launch + Webinar
2025-05-28 11:30 - 12:30 UTC | Online event
You’re Invited: Impact Report Launch + WebinarBlack Maternal Health & Reproductive JusticeMay 28, 2025 | 11:30 AM (EST) | Zoom
On May 28th, the International Day of Action for Women’s Health, we’re gathering to share the stories, data, and momentum behind our work.
Join 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.
This session will include:

Highlights from the report

Community insights and reflections

A call to action for the work ahead

This is more than a report—it’s a record of resistance, healing, and hope.
Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ckxDpnGYRka1try7jYFkfA

An Evening of Inspiration & Impact
2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Rideau Community Hub, 815 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON, K1S 4G4, Canada
New Beginnings, Bold Moves
CWCLN is proud to introduce Violet’s Voice — a new social enterprise rooted in healing, creativity, and economic empowerment for women navigating difficult life transitions.
Join 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.
Come for the connection, stay for the impact.
We’ll kick off Business Exchange Week by spotlighting makers, stories, and possibilities that inspire.
Whether you’re curious, connected, or just craving good energy — this is for you.
RSVP now and be part of the movement: https://form.jotform.com/250990866070059

From Silence to Science: Reproductive Health Promotion for Black Women and Femmes
2025-06-30 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Online event
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.
We’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.
Learn 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.
Bring your lunch, bring your questions, and let’s break the silence together.
Register Here: https://spcottawa-on-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/3UlVMJLWQFaBqAmG1MbGDA

STBBIs & Black Maternal Health// ISTTS & Santé maternelle des personnes noires
2025-07-09 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Online event
Join Us for a Lunch & Learn Webinar: STBBIs & Black Maternal Health
Let’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.
Participants 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.
Date: July 9th, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST
Location: Webinar Virtual – Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uOsrw47OSwOFv0J0gRCzHg
Guest Speakers:

Azeezat Sule (she/her) – African, Caribbean and Black HIV Prevention Strategy Worker, Somerset West Community Health Centre
Fatima Ahmed Souleyman (elle/she/her) – Women’s Outreach Coordinator, Aids Committee of Ottawa

Facilitated by:

Danielle James, Engagement and Learning Coordinator, Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice, CWCLN
Erica Kamikazi, Community Engagement Coordinator, Ottawa Public Health

This 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.

Bring your lunch and join the conversation—because informed care starts with informed communities.

Joignez-vous à nous pour un webinaire dîner-causerie : ISTTS & Santé maternelle des personnes noires
Parlons 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.
Les 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.
Date: 9 juillet 2025
Heure: 12h à 13h EST
Lieu: Webinaire (virtuel – lien Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uOsrw47OSwOFv0J0gRCzHg
Conférencier·ères invité·es:
Azeezat Sule (elle/she/her) – Intervenante en stratégie de prévention du VIH pour les communautés africaines, caribéennes et noires, Centre de santé communautaire Somerset Ouest
Fatima Ahmed Souleyman (elle/she/her) – Coordinatrice communautaire pour les femmes, le Comité du sida d’Ottawa
Animation par:
Danielle James, Coordonnatrice de l’engagement et de l’apprentissage, Santé maternelle des personnes noires & Justice reproductive, CWCLN
Erica Kamikazi, Coordonnatrice de l’engagement communautaire, Santé publique Ottawa
Ce 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.
Apportez votre lunch et joignez-vous à la conversation, car des soins éclairés commencent par des communautés bien informées.

Creative Expression 2025: New Beginnings
2025-09-27 - 2025-11-08
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.
This 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.
Each 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.
Program begins September 27th, 2025
Held in person (Ottawa)
Limited spaces available
Register here: https://forms.gle/rp5rMNssZ6yVojnf8
Join us to move, reflect, create, and begin again — together.

Together in Purpose: Recognizing the People, the Practice, and the Path Ahead
2025-10-16 09:30 - 11:30 UTC
A Networking Breakfast in Celebration of Global Peer Support Day
Hosted by: Canadian Women of Colour Leadership Network (CWCLN)
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time: Doors open at 9:00 AM | Event: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Location: Rideau Community Hub, 815 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON
Event Overview
Join 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.
This 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.
This 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.
Whether 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.
Who Should Attend

Individuals with lived experience offering support in their communities
Trained peer facilitators, mental health navigators, and wellness practitioners
Community workers supporting youth, families, or racialized populations
Health and social service professionals working in trauma-informed or person-centered care
Staff working in hospitals, clinics, or community health settings
Equity and wellness staff within educational or institutional environments
Mental health advocates, cultural leaders, and care workers
People supporting systems change, equity, or relationship-centered approaches
Allies and champions of lived experience leadership and care models
Those interested in deepening collaboration across community and clinical spaces

This 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.
REGISTER: https://form.jotform.com/252167002722245

Beyond the Stigma
2025-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Online event
Beyond the Stigma – Conversations on Stigma, Strength, and Breast Cancer Awareness in Black and Racialized Women
Join 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.
We 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.
We 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.
Together, 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.
Hosted by: Canadian Women of Colour Leadership Network
Facilitators:
Danielle James, Engagement and Learning Coordinator, Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice, CWCLN
Erica Kamikazi, Community Engagement Coordinator, Ottawa Public Health
Date: October 21st, 2025
Location: Online/Zoom
Time: 12pm (EST)
Register at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/E1yQWJ-ES0Sjko5d58vGTQ

Our Health, Our Power: Understanding and Preventing Diabetes among Black Women
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Online event
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.
We 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.
Together, we’ll explore how diabetes connects to broader issues of health justice and how community knowledge can drive systemic change.
Don’t miss this powerful conversation that centers healing, empowerment, and prevention through collective action.
Hosted by: Canadian Women of Colour Leadership Network (CWCLN)
Facilitators:

Danielle James, Engagement and Learning Coordinator, Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice, CWCLN
Erica Kamikazi, Community Engagement Coordinator, Ottawa Public Health

Date: November 12th, 2025
Location: Online via Zoom
Time: 12:00 PM (EST)
Register HERE

Black Reproductive Health and Fertility
2025-11-19 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Online event
Thinking about starting a family?
Join 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.
Featuring 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.
Free Online Webinar — Open to all Black and racialized women, femmes, and couples.
Register HERE.

The Power of Clarity: Moving from Vision to Action
2025-12-13 11:30 - 12:30 UTC | Online event
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.
This 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.
Who It’s For:
Black 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.
Come Prepared With:
A 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.
Details:
Friday, December 13, 2025
11:30 AM EST
Online via Zoom
Free Community Session — Register to join HERE
Facilitated by Sophia Jacob, Founder & CEO of the Canadian Women of Colour Leadership Network.
*This session is not therapy or counselling. It’s a reflective, coaching-based experience focused on clarity, purpose, and alignment.

The Bigger Picture: A Call To Action / La Vue D’ensemble: Un Appel À L’action
2026-04-02 09:30 - 15:30 UTC | Online event
Join us for a powerful, community-rooted gathering focused on Black maternal health, reproductive justice, and collective wellbeing.
This 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.
🌿 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.

✨ What the day includes:
• Community voices & lived experience
• Engagement and interactive spaces
• Resource sharing & community connections
• Wellness, care, and collective support
☕ Light refreshments will be available
🖤 Who this gathering is for:
Black 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.
📅 Date: April 2nd, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
🕙 Program Begins: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre
2260 Walkley Road (Canon Building)
Ottawa, ON K1G 6A8
🎟 FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
Registration required. Limited capacity. Advance registration is required to attend. Registration link.

Joignez-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.

Cette 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.
Au 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.
✨ Ce que la journée inclut:
•Voix de la communauté et expériences vécues
• Espaces d’engagement et activités interactives
• Partage de ressources et connexions communautaires
• Bien-être, soins et soutien collectif
☕ Rafraîchissements légers disponibles
🖤 À qui cette réunion est-elle destinée:
Mères 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.
📅 Date: 2 avril 2026
🕘 Heure: 9h30 – 15h30
🕙 Début du programme: 10h00
📍 Lieu: Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre
2260, chemin Walkley (édifice Canon)
Ottawa, ON K1G 6A8
🎟 ÉVÉNEMENT COMMUNAUTAIRE GRATUIT
Inscription requise. Capacité limitée. Une inscription préalable est nécessaire pour assister. Lien d’inscription.

Routes of System Navigation: a conversation on the importance of culturally-specific system navigation
2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | Online event
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.
The 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.
Event details:

Date: April 21st, 2026
Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM (EST)

What we’ll explore together:

What is System Navigation?
Some examples from HIV sector
Types of System Navigation
System Navigation at CWCLN
Experience navigating care from one province to another

Meet our speaker: Asli Mahdi (she/her)
We 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.
Registration link.

Zuri Sister Circles: a sacred space for community and wellness
2026-05-21 10:00 - 2026-08-06 12:00 (America/Halifax) | ACB Wellness Resource Centre (610 Donald Street) and Amethyst Centre Ottawa (488 Wilbrod Street), 610 Donald Street - 488 Wilbrod Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Join us for a new 7-week bi-lingual and bi-weekly program series, CWCLN in partnership with Amethyst Centre Ottawa!
This 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.
Zuri Sister Circles is and will be informed by the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender-diverse community members.
What to expect:

Dance and zumba
Plant-based ink-making workshop
Plant-based body oil workshop
Resource-building
And more!

Exclusively for Black women, femmes, and gender-diverse community members
Refreshments and transportation provided
Childcare not available
Time: 10am-12pm
Free 7-week series (bi-weekly):

May 21, 2026
June 4, 2026
June 18, 2026
July 2, 2026
July 16, 2026
July 30, 2026
August 13, 2026
August 6, 2026

Locations (will vary each session):

ACB Wellness Resource Centre (610 Donald Street)
Amethyst Centre Ottawa (488 Wilbrod Street

Spaces are limited – Register HERE.
Cercles de Sœurs Zuri : un espace sacré pour la communauté et le bien-être
Joignez-vous à nous pour une nouvelle série de programmes bilingues et bihebdomadaires de 7 semaines, CWCLN en partenariat avec Amethyst Centre Ottawa!
Ce 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.
Les 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.
À quoi vous attendre:

Danse et zumb
Atelier de fabrication d’encre à base de plantes
Atelier de fabrication d’huile corporelle à base de plantes
Développement de ressources
Et bien plus encore!

Exclusivement pour les femmes noires, les personnes féminines et les membres de la communauté de genres divers
Rafraîchissements et transport fournis
Service de garde non disponible
Heure: 10h à 12h
Série gratuite de 7 semaines (toutes les deux semaines):

21 mai 2026
4 juin 2026
18 juin 2026
2 juillet 2026
16 juillet 2026
30 juillet 2026
13 août 2026
6 août 2026

Lieux (variables selon les séances):

ACB Wellness Resource Centre (610, rue Donald)
Amethyst Centre Ottawa (488, rue Wilbrod)

Les places sont limitées – Inscrivez-vous ICI

Reproductive Justice 101: What It Means for Our Communities
2026-05-26 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Halifax) | Online event
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).
As 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.
Trigger 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.
📅 When: May 26, 2026
🕛 Time: 1:30 PM ET
💻 Where: Online Webinar
Meet 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).
We are excited to hold space for this important conversation as we continue to advocate for a future rooted in justice, care, healing, and community.
Register HERE.

Register Now: CWCLN Launches Peer Support Facilitation Training
2026-06-02 09:00 - 2026-06-09 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Online event
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.
Building 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.
At 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.
About the Training
This 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.
Participants 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.
Delivered 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.
Who Should Join
This training is open to ALL communities, including:

Black, Indigenous, racialized, and non-racialized individuals
2SLGBTQ+ communities
People with diverse abilities
Immigrants and newcomers
Youth and seniors
Faith-based communities
Frontline workers
People with lived experience
Community leaders
All who care about equity, healing, and justice are encouraged to join.

What You’ll Gain
Participants will:

Develop peer support and facilitation skills
Learn how to support their communities in meaningful, grounded ways
Build connection and belonging within and across communities
Strengthen their ability to hold space with care and accountability
Gain experience through an equity and trauma-informed lens

Training Dates & Details
🗓 June 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (EST) (Full Days)
🗓 June 9th, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (EST) (Half Day)
📍 Delivered virtually via Zoom
📌 English session only
💰 NO COST
What You’ll Receive

Certificate of Completion and Graduate Ceremony
Opportunity to join a Peer Support Network and Community of Practice
Access to ongoing professional development, learning, and community connection

Why This Matter
CWCLN 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.
This 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.
How to Register
📧 info@canadianwomenofcolour.ca
Send a short message expressing your interest in the Peer Support Facilitation Training.
You will receive a short form to complete your registration.

Breaking Barriers, Building Belonging: An Anti-Discrimination Workshop for Black & Racialized Femme Youth
2026-06-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Online event
Join us for an engaging and empowering conversation on navigating discrimination, bias, and systemic barriers while strengthening community, confidence, and self-advocacy. Together, we’ll explore practical tools, share experiences, and create space for learning, connection, and belonging.
What You’ll Gain

Language to identify microaggressions, bias, and systemic barriers
Practical strategies to respond safely and confidently
Connection with peers who share similar experiences
Tools to support your well-being and resilience
Greater confidence in advocating for yourself and others\nA stronger sense of belonging and community
The reminder that you are not alone

Guest Speaker: Sarah George
Sarah George is a Joseph Armand Bombardier Scholar and doctoral candidate in Sociology and Anthropology at Carleton University, specializing in African and Black Studies. Her research explores the Black radical tradition of African, Caribbean, and Black women’s resistance. A dedicated community builder, she co-founded Carleton University’s Umoja Black Community Engagement Program and serves on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Women of Colour Leadership Network.
Reserve Your Spot
📅 June 18, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
Scan to Register or register HERE.
Meeting ID: 833 0437 7957
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Briser les barrières, Renforcer le sentiment d’appartenance:
Un atelier sur la lutte contre la discrimination pour les jeunes femmes noires et racisées, ainsi que les jeunes personnes féminines
Joignez-vous à nous pour une conversation enrichissante et mobilisatrice sur la façon de comprendre et de surmonter la discrimination, les préjugés et les obstacles systémiques, tout en renforçant la communauté, la confiance en soi et l’autoreprésentation. Ensemble, nous explorerons des outils concrets, partagerons nos expériences et créerons un espace d’apprentissage, de connexion et d’appartenance.
Ce que vous en retirerez

Le vocabulaire nécessaire pour reconnaître les microagressions, les préjugés et les obstacles systémiques
Des stratégies pratiques pour réagir de manière sécuritaire et confiante
Des liens avec des pairs qui partagent des expériences semblables
Des outils pour soutenir votre bien-être et votre résilience
Une plus grande confiance pour défendre vos droits et ceux des autres
Un sentiment accru d’appartenance et de communauté
Le rappel que vous n’êtes pas seul·e

Conférencière invitée : Sarah George
Sarah George est boursière Joseph-Armand-Bombardier et doctorante en sociologie et anthropologie à l’Université Carleton, où elle se spécialise en études africaines et noires. Ses recherches portent sur la tradition radicale noire et les formes de résistance des femmes africaines, caribéennes et noires. Bâtisseuse de communauté engagée, elle a cofondé le Programme Umoja d’engagement communautaire noir de l’Université Carleton et siège au conseil d’administration du Réseau canadien des femmes de couleur en leadership (CWCLN).
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📅 18 juin 2026
🕔 17 h à 19 h (HE)
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ID de réunion : 833 0437 7957
Code d’accès : 428547

The Evolving Role of Pharmacists
2026-06-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Online event
As part of our ongoing health education webinar series, the Canadian Women of Colour Leadership Network (CWCLN) is pleased to present a special learning opportunity featuring Dr. Sydney Morin, a leading clinical pharmacist, researcher, and Founder & President of the RxEducator Initiative, a health and wellness community outreach program.
Pharmacists are among the most accessible healthcare professionals in Canada, and their role continues to evolve in ways that can positively impact individuals, families, and communities. From medication management and preventative care to health education and system navigation, pharmacists are playing an increasingly important role in supporting overall health and well-being.
Join us as Dr. Morin explores how the profession is changing and what this means for those seeking timely, accessible healthcare support. Participants will gain valuable insights into the many ways pharmacists contribute to healthcare and how to make the most of the services available to them.
📅 Date: June 24, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM (Noon) EDT
📍 Location: Virtual Webinar
🔗 Register: Scan the QR code or use the registration link provided.
Whether you are interested in learning more about healthcare, supporting a loved one, or simply expanding your knowledge, this session offers an opportunity to hear directly from an industry expert.
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