Articles

Read about the experience of placement student Halena Panico on prescribing arts and culture for newcomer communities.

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

Read more about how artists and art-based facilitators are part of the interprofessional team in healthcare and settlement.

CAMH: Immigrant and refugee mental health project January 2026 features evidence snapshot on the HEAL Project.

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.

Read an article by the Alliance for Healthier Communities on the role of arts and creative practices in supporting health, wellbeing, and community connection.

On November 12, 2025, Access Alliance hosted a participatory event at Toronto Reference Library, welcoming community members and professionals for a colourful evening.

Expressive arts offers trauma-informed support for newcomer communities, fostering healing, resilience, self-expression, and safe connection.