Community arts program: Nesting grounds weaving
Weaving together community: Individual to collective tapestry “Over, under, over, under.” Throughout the summer at Access Alliance Danforth, this rhythmic mantra became the heartbeat of the Nesting Grounds weaving program. What began as individual threads on handmade cardboard looms gradually transformed into a collective piece. The program was led by Ebru Winegard, a Turkish newcomer […]
Vishal’s story: Tuesday tunes community singing program
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Arts for creative healing communities
View Full Webinar Download Presentation Creative pathways to healing: Art, story, and community belonging How can creative practices open new pathways to healing, connection, and belonging for immigrant and refugee families? This question sits at the heart of an upcoming rich, visual, and story-driven webinar that brings together two community-based teams, one from Montreal and […]
Unmasking mental health campaign 2025
Download Campaign Posts Unmasking mental health: Seeing the whole person Living with a mental health or substance use challenge is hard enough. Masking can make it even harder. Many people feel forced to hide behind a “mask” to protect themselves from judgment, stigma, and discrimination. But the heavier the stigma, the heavier that mask becomes—and […]
#16Days of activism: Healing through the arts
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Community arts program: Colours of the earth
What colours remind you of home? What smells bring back comforting memories? What tastes make you feel warm and grounded? Smells of deep golden turmeric, warm sweet cinnamon, fresh hints of mint, and fragrant roses welcome each participant who attends the Colours of the Earth program at Access Point on Danforth. The program is led […]
Community arts program: Light and shadow
What if you could explore topics like depression and social isolation through puppetry? lantern making? play and online gaming? What happens when art, play, and mental health come together? Access Alliance has a long history of supporting immigrant and refugee youth through programs that include peer mentorship, access to primary healthcare, and community based activities. […]
Community makers: Textile museum of Canada
View full article Having agency over our stories: Making art from memory In October 2023, Access Alliance’s Women’s Settlement Support Group partnered with the Textile Museum of Canada to create a space where newcomer women could explore their stories through art, memory, and community. As part of this collaboration, participants from a closed support group […]
Cultivating the arts for newcomer mental health
The Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants’ (OCASI) Initiative to End Gender-Based Violence (GBV), in collaboration with Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services, is pleased to present a webinar focused on integrating arts-based approaches into existing settlement, health, and community-based practices. This webinar series is designed for service providers seeking innovative, culturally responsive, and […]
Re-imagining home: Improving newcomer mental well-being
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