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Anti-Black Racism is not a new term… however, in May 2020 the concept of Anti-Black Racism became a central concept in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and…

Have a story for us? A creative idea? Want to share your insight? In building community, we strive to hear from you about your ideas,…

The Kujali Black Family Support Line officially began in March 2021. The line is offered to individuals and families seeking support in addressing challenges in…

Building resilience in your family’s health is a collaborative effort and in a holistic way. Our team explored the risks to family’s wellness such as:…

An article highlighting the experiences of Black people and the coronavirus pandemic.

Ally-ship is critically important for Black families: caregivers, guardians and parents, whose lives and experiences are impacted by anti-Black racism,homophobia, anti-Islamophobia, sexism and so much…

On August 30, 2020, we went LIVE with Toronto Speaker, Success Coach and Writer, Danny Stone to begin to discuss the needs of Black men…

An Individual Educational Plan (IEP) is a legal document created to support a student’s learning within the school. In this short webinar, educator Lisa McGregor…

On August 19, 2020, the Kujenga Wellness Team hosted the 3rd Let’s Talk Cafe. In this cafe, we focused on the needs of youth within…

Nicole Perryman and Anada Treleven are social workers who collaborated on projects stemming from 2008. In 2013, Nicole started a private practice psychotherapy organization Aset…

Kujenga Family Wellness Project is sponsored by the Ontario Trillium Foundation and Carea Community Health Center. The project is geared to providing support services to…

Holistic teaching and healing incorporates a healing approach that includes all aspects of the self: the mind, the body, and the spirit. Each of these…

The Adopt a Family program was a new initiative started by Kujenga to support families in need during the Holiday season. The program closed with…

Kujenga showcases community members such as, Mommy Monitor is a podcast featuring Cecile Edwards and Womxn of Color Remake Wellness.

Durham Region represents a diverse community, and highest population growth of diverse people.

Resources to support mental health and improve individual outcomes.

One Vision One Voice published the guide to support Black community members who may come in contact with the Society and provide the resources to…

Did you know the core members represent the Caribbean Islands? Can you guess which island Anada, Tasia and Nicole were nurtured! Culture is a significant…

In June 2021, the Kujenga Family Wellness Project completed their first year of providing service to Durham Region. Our outreach and support in the community…

The arabic word “Eid” means festival , feast or holiday.  There are two major Eids in Islamic Calendar per year. One is Eid al- Fitr…

New immigrants are those people who migrate to other countries for better life opportunities. We want to highlight some of the issues that new immigrants…

The community showcase is a collaborative community event showcasing Black organizations (i.e., Black -led and Black-owned) that provide social services for children, youth, and families.…

The Black community is filled with an ample amount of of creativity, intelligence and drive. Within Durham Region, there are a lot of small, Black…

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Kujenga Wellness Project, Ifarada: Centre for Excellence, Durham District School Board, and Side by Side Family Services have collaborated in creating a systems navigation line…

In Canada, women are at a greater risk than men of experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment, and sex trafficking. This risk is even greater…

Black youth are disproportionately represented in the criminal justice system. Many times, youth are unfairly treated within the system, and other times community and educational…

Our newsletter from March of 2021 that includes tips for parents in dealing with racial bias in the media, a recipe for Nigerian Jollof rice,…

Community Showcase is a weekly VIDEO or article showcasing Black or community organization that may benefit Black parents, caregivers and guardians. The Community Showcase will…

LGBTQ2+ Black youth and adults experience disproportionate outcomes than cis-gender heterosexual Black youth and adults, and LGBTQ2s youth and adults. Our community needs to do…

Raising children and family is not an exact science. The role of parents and caregivers can experience challenges, and difficulties. However, raising children within a…

Mental health healing and wellness is part of a holistic approach to wellness. Caring for our mental well being, and healing from difficult experiences is…

Our first activity, began with the Let’s Talk Cafe. It was an opportunity for us to present the project, and hear from your perspective about…

It came from history…. Historically, Black fathers played a central role to provide and protect their family, and their community. Black Fathers actively participated the…

Youth Services Youth Services: Website: Phone: Address: Services Offered: Kinark Child and Family Services   https://www.kinark.on.ca/   (Central Intake) 1.888.454.6275   Head Office: 500 Hood…

The Ontario Trillium Foundation has funded the Kujenga Wellness Project. We are actively seeking to help families facing conflict and trauma to heal and strengthen…

Our young people bring so much promise and passion to our world. It is such a time of life for all of us, and emerging…

Ways to become involved! Join our Advisory Council!  Help shape our content & curriculum for support groups and webinars. Contribute your perspective on building healthy…

Buzz words and terms that many lay people do not understand nor know how to apply these terms into their daily lives. Defining Anti-Black Racism…

When your mental health requires specialized treatment or intervention, it is important to seek support immediately. Everyone has experienced periods of un-wellness within their lives,…

In Ontario, mental health supports are widely available in multiple supports & avenues. Understanding what services are available is key to learning how to find…

On August 12, 2020, we hosted our 2nd edition of the series called, “Let’s Talk Virtual Cafe”. The Talk is partially a focus group designed to learn…

We have spent the past few months, June 2020 to now talking about anti-Black racism. We have witnessed the horror of Mr. Floyd’s murder, and…

In August 2020, we started a series called, “Let’s Talk Virtual Cafe”. The Talk is partially a focus group designed to learn more from the…

Black people experience health disparities in Canada, and internationally. This can mean that Black people: experience barriers to access health care experience maltreatment and dismissive…

“What determines oppression is when a person is blocked from opportunities to self-development, is excluded from the full participation in society, does not have certain…

Organizations can begin implementing an anti-oppressive framework by identifying guiding principles.  Furthermore, (Nzira & Williams, 2009) provide a clear achievable list in terms of what…

Black communities have survived profound historical events that has further shaped the trajectory of the future generations. Some of these experiences are related with the…

Black people in Canada have diverse backgrounds and experiences. While some can trace their roots in Canada for many generations, others have immigrated in recent…

As a Black-led organization, we strive to build pillars rooted in our history, the culture, and the people. Family Our family may consist of our…

Kujenga Wellness Project, Nicole Perryman collaborated with the Black Youth Space to support their parent session. The sessions were geared to supporting parents with their…

Our February 21 newsletter features an explanation of what Kujenga is, information on our group programs, upcoming events, a Reading Corner book recommendation, and the…

Contact: 416-285-9944 Toll Free : 1-833-294-8650. Email: info@blackyouth.ca Community Showcase The community showcase is a venture developed by the Kujenga team to highlight resources available…

Unpacking the impact of anti-Black racism Anti-Black racism and systemic oppression are the leading cause of health inequities for Black Canadians. Inequities exist within many…

Recently the Divorce Act was updated to include new information, and addressed outstanding issues that impacted families and parents.

Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26 to January 1. It is a week-long, seven day program designed to celebrate the fruits of harvest. The Kwanzaa…

There is a time when we need someone to talk to… but no one is there. No one is available. Sometimes the easiest person to…

Kujenga Wellness Project supports parents, caregivers and guardians as they provide for their families, their extended relatives and their community. The following list of employment…

The following list of Food programs in Durham Region. The meals and grocery items are free, but there may be eligibility and timing restrictions. Contact…

In March 2020, a global pandemic reached Canada, leading to massive closures across the country. It was anticipated that the closures will encourage people to…

What is a place to call home? For some people, it has been our spaces in 2020 as we hid from the coronavirus. Or our…

The black lives matter movement although founded in 2013, the uprising of community support became the forefront of everything on social media and mainstream media…

In June 2020, the Kujenga Wellness Project was selected for funding with the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The first few months of the delivery of the…

The Gift Project: In November 2020, the Ontario Trillium Foundation provided immediate support to parents, guardians and caregivers residing in Durham Region. The project provides…

Looking to learn strategies for wellness. Feeling the weight of worry, anxiety, sadness, pressure and stress? Try one of our strategies. Practice Movement Move your…

 In 2020, the “new” normal consisted of online school, Google classroom, face masks, physical distancing, COVID-19 screening questions, and cancelled gatherings. However, our team: Melissa…

We are proud to offer a collection of support groups designed to provide a safe place for women, men, parents, caregivers, and guardians to grow,…

A person has to remember that the road to success is always under construction… It is not easy becoming successful. –Steve Harvey Our inaugural Let’s…

On October 14, 2020, we hosted our Let’s Talk Cafe: Kinship Care and Fostering. As we know, as Black community creates family as village. Having…

Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor Layla Saad Layla Saad teaches readers how to dismantle the privilege…

the pandemic has had an impact on our lives, and economic recovery. Learn more about our initiatives.