BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BLACK CANADIAN CREATORS - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:BLACK CANADIAN CREATORS X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for BLACK CANADIAN CREATORS REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260111T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260111T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T125913 CREATED:20260111T202726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T202732Z UID:3007-1768118400-1768150800@blackcanadiancreators.ca SUMMARY:Dance Revolt Spring 2026: Out of Many\, One People DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an incredible day of movement\, culture\, and community! Dance Revolt Spring 2026 is happening Friday\, May 15\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at York University’s Second Student Centre (2nd floor\, 15 Library Lane\, Toronto) \n\n\n\nMakes This Year Special\n\n\n\nThis spring edition centers Jamaica under the powerful theme “Out of Many\, One People.” But it’s more than just dance: this year’s event responds directly to Hurricane Melissa relief efforts\, connecting cultural celebration with real community support. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll Experience\n\n\n\nDance Workshops: Learn Jamaican and Afro-diasporic dance forms through interactive sessions that blend technique with cultural storytelling. \n\n\n\nCultural Education: Dive deep into the historical and social roots of Jamaican dance and music through guided dialogue sessions. \n\n\n\nLive Tribute: A special tribute honoring Jamaican cultural pioneers\, especially Luther C. Brown and his landmark reggae radio program “The Caribbean Crucible” on CHRY 105.5 FM at York University. \n\n\n\nCommunity Impact: Participate in an on-site donation drive supporting the Jamaica Canadian Association (JCA) with two collection barrels: one for clothing essentials (socks\, underwear\, undershirts) and another for canned foods and dry goods. \n\n\n\nLimited-Edition Shirts & Giving Back\n\n\n\nMELANIN is releasing exclusive Jamaica shirts featuring “Out of Many\, One People.” Available during registration\, $5 from each shirt goes directly to JCA community initiatives. Quantities are limited! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttend\n\n\n\nThis event welcomes: \n\n\n\n\nStudents (Grades 8-12\, college\, university)\n\n\n\nSchools and educational groups\n\n\n\nCultural and arts educators\n\n\n\nAnyone interested in Jamaican heritage and dance\n\n\n\n\nRegistration & Pricing\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Special: $40 per student (January 5-23\, 2026) – only 80 tickets available\, first come\, first served! \n\n\n\nAfter January 23\, standard pricing and group rates apply. \n\n\n\nRegister now: https://www.justbgraphic.org/blog/dance-revolt-returns-out-of-many-one-people \n\n\n\nCommunity Partners\n\n\n\nDance Revolt Spring 2026 is proudly delivered with: \n\n\n\n\nJamaica Canadian Association (JCA) – community partner and donation recipient\n\n\n\nThe Mico University College (Jamaica) Alumni – highlighting scholarships and education opportunities for Jamaican descendants abroad\n\n\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n\n\n9:00 AM: Check-in opens with morning discussionsMorning/Afternoon: Interactive workshops and cultural sessionsThroughout the day: Live tribute\, community dialogue\, and donation drive3:00 PM: Event concludes \n\n\n\nMore details on specific instructors\, detailed schedules\, and special guests will be shared closer to the event date. Space is limited and early bird pricing ends January 23. Don’t miss this unique blend of education\, culture\, and community support right here in Toronto. \n\n\n\nFor more youth-focused events in the GTA\, check out our youth entrepreneurship events and other Toronto community gatherings. URL:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/event/dance-revolt-spring-2026-out-of-many-one-people/ CATEGORIES:Toronto, ON ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251220T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251221T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T125913 CREATED:20251024T212330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T154726Z UID:2256-1766232000-1766318400@blackcanadiancreators.ca SUMMARY:Plates of Joy DESCRIPTION:Plates of Joy is a community event providing free\, fresh\, chef-prepared meals to families across the GTA and Durham Region during the holiday season. The meals are available for dine-in or takeout\, with vegetarian options included. The event features: \n\n\n\n\nFree admission\n\n\n\nOver 500 hot meals served\n\n\n\nGiveaways\n\n\n\nKids’ activities\n\n\n\nLive entertainment\n\n\n\nCommunity vibes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Dates & Locations: \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 20\, 2025 — Holiday West (North York)\n\n\n\nSunday\, December 21\, 2025 — Holiday East (Ajax)\n\n\n\n\nRegistration opens in December.More details will be announced closer to the date. \n\n\n\nTo sponsor\, donate\, volunteer\, or get involved:Email: PlatesOfJoySeries@Gmail.comPhone: 647.831.9447 \n\n\n\nThis event is organized by community organizations and supported by various partners\, aiming to bring people together to celebrate the holidays with joy\, unity\, and gratitude. URL:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/event/plates-of-joy/ LOCATION:Jamaican Canadian Association\, 995 Arrow Rd\,\, North York\, M9M 2Z5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Toronto, ON ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251220T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251220T160000 DTSTAMP:20260613T125913 CREATED:20251204T164329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T161858Z UID:2608-1766232000-1766246400@blackcanadiancreators.ca SUMMARY:Find Your Joy: Restore\, Replenish\, Revive & Rebuild Through Resilience DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeSaturday\, December 20\, 202512:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST​ \n\n\n\nLocation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the program\n\n\n\nFind Your Joy: Restore\, Replenish\, Revive & Rebuild Through Resilience is a free\, 4-week restorative wellness series created to support survivors of gender-based violence\, with a special focus on Black and racialized communities. Through a blend of trauma-informed\, culturally grounded\, and evidence-informed practices\, participants are guided toward greater self-awareness\, emotional regulation\, and a renewed sense of joy and safety in community.​ \n\n\n\nAcross four themed sessions\, the program weaves together gentle movement\, mindfulness\, storytelling\, expressive arts\, and community sharing to help participants reconnect with themselves\, nurture their nervous systems\, and build sustainable resilience. Registration is free\, with donations supporting the Resilient Woman Program to keep programming accessible to those who need it most.​ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram structure\n\n\n\n\nDuration: 4 weeks\, 2 hours per session\n\n\n\nFormat: 4 trauma-informed wellness modules (2 virtual + 2 in-person)\n\n\n\nAudience: Survivors of gender-based violence\, with a focus on Black and racialized women and gender-diverse people​\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeekly themes\n\n\n\nWeek 1 – Restore: Reconnecting to SelfFocus: Understanding the impact of trauma and beginning emotional recovery.​Participants explore grounding practices\, storytelling\, and mindfulness to start rebuilding a sense of emotional safety.​ (Dec. 20 – In-Person) \n\n\n\nWeek 2 – Replenish: Nourishing Mind and BodyFocus: Holistic wellness through movement\, mindfulness\, and nourishment.​Gentle somatic practices\, breathwork\, and self-care rituals support stress regulation and invite rest as a strategy for healing.​ (Dec. 27 – Virtual) \n\n\n\nWeek 3 – Revive: Reclaiming Joy and PurposeFocus: Rediscovering joy\, creativity\, and meaning after trauma.​Through expressive arts\, gratitude practices\, and community sharing\, participants reconnect with their strengths\, “happy hormones\,” and re-authored stories of hope.​ (Jan. 10 – In-Person) \n\n\n\nWeek 4 – Rebuild: Resilience and Community ConnectionFocus: Building a foundation for long-term healing\, advocacy\, and support.​Participants create personal wellness plans\, map out resources\, and reflect together on how to sustain resilience beyond the series.​ (Jan. 17 – Virtual) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitated by\n\n\n\nMindsilike Wellness Foundation\, in partnership with the Resilient Woman Program​ \n\n\n\nLead facilitators include trauma-informed mental health professionals such as Alethia Cadore\, MA\, RP\, a Registered Psychotherapist with extensive experience in resilience-building and community-based wellness for Black and racialized communities.​ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\nThis series is designed for: \n\n\n\n\nSurvivors of gender-based violence seeking a gentle\, structured healing space\n\n\n\nBlack and racialized women and gender-diverse people looking for culturally safe wellness support\n\n\n\nCommunity members who want to rebuild confidence\, inner peace\, and a sense of joy in connection with others​\n\n\n\n\nNo prior experience with therapy\, yoga\, or mindfulness is required; participants are encouraged to move at their own pace and honour their boundaries throughout the program.​ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets & registration\n\n\n\n\nCost: Free (donations welcomed to support the Resilient Woman Program)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvance registration is required as space is limited. \n\n\nToronto\, ON\n\n\n June 2026\n \n \n M\n T\n W\n T\n F\n S\n S\n \n \n \n 1234567\n \n \n 891011121314\n \n \n 15161718192021\n \n \n 22232425262728\n \n \n 2930\n  \n \n \n \n « May\n  \n   URL:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/event/find-your-joy-restore-replenish-revive-rebuild-through-resilience/ LOCATION:Sheridan College – Davis Campus\, 7899 McLaughlin Road \, ON\, Brampton\, ON\, L6Y 5H9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brampton, ON ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/592957246_1402169208294022_1501667494079313777_n.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR