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A Toronto-based PR and community engagement firm dedicated exclusively to health organizations across GTA who remain committed to equity, social justice and narrative change.  

pagesforgood.com  /  6474497966 /  letstalk@pagesforgood.com

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SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY 25, 2023

11 – 4 PM
AJAX CONVENTION CENTRE
550 BECK CRESCENT

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Workshops
Workshop #1

You Good?
The Impact of Trauma
and Black Men

Workshop #2

Sistah Fatigue:
We are Strong. We are Human. We are Tired. 

Workshop #3

Knowledge is Power
From the Kitchen
to the Doctor's Office

Workshop #4

Life After Lockdown Lows:
Empowering Our Youth Post-Pandemic

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Agenda

Help us better understand

the health and wellness needs of African, Caribbean & Black communities in Durham.

11 AM

Guest check-in, Exhibits &

Entertainment

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11:30 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Asha Lapps, Event Emcee

Founder, Black Queens of Durham

Francis Garwe, CEO

Carea Community Health Centre

Hon. Patrice Barnes 

Member Provincial Parliament, Ajax

Hon. John Henry, Regional Chair

Regional Municipality of Durham

Tatyana Gobourne

Youth Poet, Student and

Entrepreneur

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12 PM

Keynote

Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemons

“All Heart: The power of leadership, positivity, mentorship, engagement and innovation”

1 PM

Complimentary Lunch
Entertainment & Exhibits

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1:45 PM

SOCAcize Energizer!

2 PM

Panel Discussion

Taking Black Our Health?

Let's talk about structural barriers to Black Health and Wellness. This discussion will reveal stats about Black communities in Durham, examine the impact of 2020, explore the threat of healthcare privatization as well as a focus on community-led solutions.

3 PM

Workshop Options (choose one)

1. You Good?

The Impact of Trauma and Black Men

2. Sistah Fatigue.

We are strong. We are human. We are tired. 

3. Knowledge is Power

From the Kitchen to the Doctor's Office

 

4. Life After Lockdown Lows

Empowering Our Youth Post-Pandemic

4 PM

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Performance,  Raffle &

Closing Remarks

Health and Fitness Prizes

SocaCize Package

Apex Fitness Package

 

Grand Prize

Heaven's Kitchen, Ajax

Elite Catering or

Private Chef Services

(valued at $600)

Ngoma Drumming Ensemble

Youth Performance 

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OUR PARTNERS

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supporters & EXHIBITORS

Ajax Library

Ajax Welcome Centre

Apex Health Fitness
Black Health Alliance

Black Physicians Association of Ontario

Black CAP

Black Queens of Durham Region

Care Concierge

Create My Art Story

Durham Ontario Health Team

Durham One
Heaven's Kitchen

Invisible to Visible 

Kujenga 
Liquid Green

Olive Branch of Hope

Pages For Good Health

Pickering Library

Rebirth Healer 

SocaCize Fitness

TAIBU CHC

Uzima Women

Walnut Foundation

Womanist Healing  
X Height Media
Yvonne Cooke

Stay Informed

Coming Soon!

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