National Truth & Reconciliation Virtual 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 

If you have any questions about this event or to register via phone, please contact Linda Elwin, Equity, Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression Coordinator at l.elwin@krasmancentre.com or call at 905-251-3275

NEW BIPOC Peer Support Wellness Group: Join us IN-PERSON!

Do you identify as a member of the Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Colour (BIPOC) communities and are seeking support to address your experiences as a BIPOC person?

Krasman Centre introduces BIPOC Peer Support Wellness Group, a coming together of members of the BIPOC communities, for opportunities to discuss the richness of our cultures, challenges, strengths and resilience.  

The group will begin with an African drumming healing circle (facilitated by Negus Medhin of Holistic Vibrancy), an interactive group rhythmic drumming, using African & Caribbean music for stress and anxiety release, followed by a 1-hour facilitated group discussion. Light refreshments will be provided.

Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Time: 6:30 pm – 8 pm ET 
Location: Richmond Hill Central Public Library (1 Atkinson Street, Richmond Hill ON L4C 0H5)
Register Online using the Online Registration Form 

If you have any questions about this event or to register via phone, please contact Linda Elwin, Equity, Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression Coordinator at l.elwin@krasmancentre.com or call at 905-251-3275

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

 New Group Begins September 12 (6 Sessions)

If you have recently lost a loved one, we want you to know that we are here to support you in your journey toward healing. Coping with Grief is a six-week bereavement peer support group designed to support you in navigating the complex emotions that come with loss. Remember, you are not alone. Join us and connect with other individuals who share similar experiences, and who can empathize with what you are currently going through.

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

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, contact Cathleen Marengeur at (416) 562-8824 or email c.marengeur@krasmancentre.com.

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.