Stories & Articles

Explore our collection of participant testimonials and insightful articles on arts-based practices across the settlement and healthcare sectors. Participant voices are at the heart of this work, sharing lived experiences and cultural knowledge that have shaped the resources in our Hub. The articles offer short, accessible learning moments designed to spark dialogue, deepen understanding, and highlight the creative and healing work happening in our communities.

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Prescribing arts and culture: Revealing pathways

Read about the experience of placement student Halena Panico on prescribing arts and culture for newcomer communities.
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The role of arts and literature in alleviating collective trauma

Read more about the role of arts in literature on alleviating collective trauma, grounded in global refugee experiences by Ezat Mossallanejad.
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Artists as part of the interprofessional team

Read more about how artists and art-based facilitators are part of the interprofessional team in healthcare and settlement.
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CAMH: Evidence snapshot featuring HEAL project

CAMH: Immigrant and refugee mental health project January 2026 features evidence snapshot on the HEAL Project.
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Digital platform advancing arts for newcomer family health

Watch a tour on how to navigate this new platform, Access Alliance arts for family health, and find out how it can enhance your practice or bring inspiration.
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Website launch: Arts integration in healthcare and settlement

Join to learn how to navigate the Access Alliance arts for family health digital website to gain knowledge on arts integration in healthcare and settlement.

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