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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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Making Canada’s gender-based violence policies inclusive

Learn more about making Canada’s gender-based violence policies inclusive of newcomers informed by a policy scan conducted.
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Alliance for healthier communities social prescribing

Read an article by the Alliance for Healthier Communities on the role of arts and creative practices in supporting health, wellbeing, and community connection.
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#16Days of activism: Healing through the arts

Read about the 2025 #16DaysofAction campaign addressing violence against immigrant refugee women intersectionally.
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Healing arts for newcomer well-being: Culminating event

On November 12, 2025, Access Alliance hosted a participatory event at Toronto Reference Library, welcoming community members and professionals for a colourful evening.
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Trauma informed expressive arts and why it is effective

Expressive arts offers trauma-informed support for newcomer communities, fostering healing, resilience, self-expression, and safe connection.
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Arts innovations at Knowledge Hub Conference

Learn more about Knowledge Hub Conference, Innovations in Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Trauma- and Violence-Informed Health Promotion.
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Community arts program: Nesting grounds weaving

Read more about community artist Ebru Winegard facilitating “Nesting Grounds Weaving” program bringing together stiches and tapestries globally.

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