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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Creative care webinar #4: Weaving stories and data

Explore how implementation research strengthens arts-based mental health programs through practical evaluation strategies and participatory design.
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Healthy debate: Art as a health behaviour

Learn more about art is health infrastructure, rethinking gender-based violence responses for newcomer women.
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Creative care webinar #3: Hubs of Expressive Arts for Life

Learn more about the HEAL program focusing on cultural colours and trauma-informed tones from our very own HEAL facilitators.
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The healing arts: Forging alliances of arts & medicine

Learn more about the international society for arts & medicine congress hosting the healing arts: forging alliances of arts & medicine.
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Healthy debate: Art as a health behaviour

Learn more about beyond attachment, the role of community artists in newcomer primary care in Ontario’s primary action plan.
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Creative care webinar #2: Preparing the canvas together

Preparing the canvas together: Strong foundations for successful, culturally-informed expressive arts programs.

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