National Truth & Reconciliation Event

Krasman Centre's Anti-Racism Anti-Oppression Change Committee (ARAOCC) presents an educational session by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR). This virtual event will feature our guest Jake Charles or Na-nock-ashee (which means Hummingbird in Ojibway), a traditional Anishinaabe knowledge sharer, teacher, and cultural guide in his community of the Chippewas of Georgina Island, who will be singing with his hand drum, to open the event.

Then followed by our guest speaker Kaila Johnston (Supervisor of Education, Outreach, and Public Programming from NCTR), who will discuss colonial systems and impacts (sixties scoop, day schools, sanatoriums, MMIWG), intergenerational trauma and healing, Calls to Action, and allyship. 

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | 3 pm - 5 pm
Online via Zoom or Connect by Phone
Live Closed Captioning is provided.
Register Online using the Online Registration Form 

For more information or to register, contact Linda Elwin at (905) 251-3275 or l.elwin@krasmancentre.com

Our peer support groups provide a safe space for people experiencing mental health and/or addiction challenges to share, be heard, and uplifted by others. We strive to maintain a warm and welcoming environment and foster mutually supportive relationships that empower recovery, personal growth, and social action.

We are looking for Bingo World - Richmond Hill Volunteers!

Krasman Centre is currently recruiting people for volunteer assignments at our charitable gaming sessions. An honorarium is provided for each shift. Sessions are at Bingo World at 350 Newkirk Dr. Richmond Hill. Interested in volunteering? Please contact Anand at 416-509-9681 or email a.kansara@krasmancentre.com

Grieving the loss of a loved one? We are here to support you. 

Are you struggling with the loss of a loved one? Our peer support group runs for six weeks and is specifically designed to support you cope with your grief. You don't have to go through this alone. Join us and meet others who understand what you're going through.

*This is a closed group. Pre-registration is required. 

Coping with Grief: Peer Support Bereavement Group
Tuesday, September 12, 19, 26 | October 3, 10, 17 
 10:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Online via Zoom or Connect by Phone
Register Online for Coping with Grief

For more information or to register,
contact Cathleen Marengeur at (416) 562-8824 or email c.marengeur@krasmancentre.com.

Krasman Centre Alliston Hosts Community BBQ to Celebrate the Reopening of
Location & 25th Anniversary!

The Krasman Centre in Alliston recently organized a community barbeque event to mark the reopening of its location, which underwent a year-long renovation following a structural fire that damaged the back wall of the building. The centre also celebrated its 25th year anniversary. Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our event! 

The Krasman Centre E-Newsletter is published on the first of every month, and is intended to provide information in a spirit of non-judgment to people dealing with mental health challenges, their families and friends. Articles and/or opinions expressed therein do not necessarily represent those of the Centre, its Staff, Board of Directors or Volunteers.