Join us for a virtual workshop on Tuesday April 28th at 6pm!
This session integrates anti-racist and anti-oppression principles with a special focus on Black Youth planning to or currently pursuing post-secondary education, creating an early foundation for critical analysis on power and privilege and the impacts of anti-black racism. This workshop challenges deficit thinking projected onto Black students and provides a collective space for participants to build confidence in self-advocacy as well as learn about resources available.
Join us virtually on Monday April 27th for workshop with the exceptional Michelle Natalie Smith!
this workshop offers a practical overview of Ontario’s human rights system, including key rights and responsibilities under anti-discrimination law.
explore how to recognize and respond to discrimination, equipping participants to be more effective self-advocates and allies.
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This workshop explores how criminalization, school discipline, and gender-based harm can affect mental health, safety, and self-identity. Participants will learn trauma-informed advocacy skills that center on care, boundaries, and empowerment without requiring them to relive harmful experiences. Through guided discussion and reflection, the session will also highlight collective healing practices, community support strategies, and ways youth can support themselves and each other as they navigate harm and injustice.
Join us for an empowering virtual workshop led by a seasoned chiropractor, tailored to enhance the flexibility and posture of young women aged 16-24. Discover the keys to a healthier, more resilient body through a comprehensive session that blends posture education, targeted strength-based exercises, and personalized guidance.
Throughout the workshop, participants will delve into the intricacies of posture, gaining valuable insights into its impact on overall well-being. Dr. Chadell will share expert knowledge, offering practical tips and techniques to cultivate optimal posture in daily life. Engaging in strength-based exercises specifically designed for this age group, attendees will embark on a journey to build core strength and enhance flexibility.
This workshop helps youth understand their legal rights in school settings, including interactions with teachers, administrators, and police officers on school grounds. Participants will learn when and how their rights apply, what protections exist, and practical tools for self-advocacy. The session focuses on building confidence, awareness, and decision-making skills so youth can better navigate school authority and protect themselves in challenging situations.
In today’s digital landscape, your personal brand and use of digital tools can open doors or leave them closed. This workshop equips participants with practical strategies to use digital tools such as LinkedIn intentionally to expand career opportunities, strengthen their personal brand, and solidify professional visibility.
Designed for Black and racialized women and newcomers, this session will explore how to navigate digital spaces with confidence, position personal strengths effectively, and cultivate networks that align with long-term goals. Participants will walk away with clear, actionable steps to transform their online presence into a powerful professional asset.
Join us for 3 virtual legal education workshops with the amazing Hannan Mohamud!
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This event is a collaboration between Platfrom and the Black Women’s Mentorship Project at WHIWH CHC.
These events are funded by the Laidlaw Foundation and the Law Foundation of Ontario and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.
This workshop explores how school discipline, policing, and zero-tolerance policies disproportionately impact Black girls and gender-nonconforming Black youth. Participants will learn how school disciplinary systems can lead to criminalization, how anti-Black racism and gender bias operate in school spaces, and what alternatives exist to punitive discipline. The session will include discussion, real-life examples, and strategies youth can use to advocate for safer and more supportive school environments.
This event is a collaboration between Platfrom(YWLN) and the Black Women’s Mentorship Project at WHIWH CHC. This event is funded by the Laidlaw Foundation and the Law Foundation of Ontario and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.
