SHEENA'S PLACE

To Be Seen: Artistic Dialogues about Body Image

Call for Art Submissions!

TO BE SEEN is a thought-provoking group exhibition where art becomes the mirror reflecting our collective experience of living within a body.

What you see—and how you feel—are the essence of this exhibition. On display are works created by different artists, working in various forms, yet with one common theme: art as the medium to explore and discuss body image.

We aim to challenge our audience to think about the effects of diet culture. The pieces are intended to spark a reaction, be it resonance, joy, discomfort, sadness, or anger. We hope these feelings foster meaningful conversations that challenge social norms and lead to a celebration of the beauty of every unique form.

Event details:
• Art show: May 23 – 31, 2024
• Opening event: Thursday, May 23, 2024, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
• Location: The Combine (225 Wellington St W)
• Application opens from April 1 to April 25, 2024

To learn more about this event and the application process, click here.

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PATIENT & FAMILY LEARNING SPACE (PFLS)

SERVICE CANADA: SKILLS TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH

THURSDAY APRIL 25th from 12pm-1pm

VIRTUAL

In partnership with CAMH's Social Determinants of Health Service, this session will provide information about Service Canada programs and services focusing on programs designed specifically for young people looking for skills training and employment.

Topics will include:
• Apprenticeship Grants and Loans
• Student Financial Assistance
• Work experience programs
• Job Bank and Youth websites

A Question and Answer portion will follow the presentation.

Our presenter: A Service Canada Citizen Services Specialist from Toronto Service Area provides various outreach services such as delivering information sessions on federal government programs and services to the community.

To register, click here.

SUNSHINE GARDEN GREENHOUSE TOUR AND COMPOSTING WORKSHOP

THURSDAY MAY 2nd FROM 1:30PM-3:00PM

IN PERSON @ 10 WHITE SQUIRREL WAY

Join us as we tour CAMH's FoodShare Sunshine Garden Greenhouse and learn about composting. Dr. Javad Mozafari, Garden Coordinator from FoodShare, will share his knowledge about the different strategies for composting and nourishing soil. We will get our hands dirty while we learn together!

About the Sunshine Garden: Canada’s first ever market garden on hospital grounds, operating as a recreational gardening program for patients. Each year, over 30 CAMH in-patients and out-patients enjoy the therapeutic returns of nurturing the garden, while getting fresh air and growing food for the weekly Sunshine Garden Market during the Summer months.

This workshop is hosted in collaboration with FoodShare Toronto.

To register, click here.

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OUR COMMUNITIES, OUR OUTCOMES: MAPPING THE FUTURE OF THE CANADIAN RECOVERY COLLEGE MOVEMENT

OUR COMMUNITIES, OUR OUTCOMES

Wednesday May 29th, 2024 from 2-6pm EST
Thursday May 30th 2024 from 11am-3pm EST

A FREE hybrid event | In-person event will be held at 1025 Queen St West, Toronto ON

Join us for an exciting event that is sure to be a highlight of 2024! 

Building on the evaluation work to date in the Canadian Recovery College Community of Practice, this event aims to unite the Canadian RC community to collaboratively plan the implementation of national RC metrics. "Metrics" are the measurements or data that help us understand and evaluate something. Through the creation of national metrics for RCs, we will be better able to advocate for funding and resources as well as be equipped with important knowledge to improve RCs in Canada!

Highlights of the event include:

• Knowledge Sharing Sessions

• Engaging presentations

• Interactive workshops

• Networking Opportunities

• And much more!

Click here to learn more and register!

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DOWNSVIEW PARK
NATURE CONNECTIONS SERIES

FREE outdoor program! This program is family-friendly and suitable for all.

Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 2:00 to 3:30 pm, unless otherwise noted.

Discovery Centre at Downsview Park
70 Canuck Avenue Back door (near greenhouses) Toronto, ON M3K 2C5

SCHEDULED EVENTS:

April 14th- Trash art

May 12th- Introduction to birding

May 26th- Spring planting

June 9th- Spring photo walk

June 23rd- A mindful forest adventure

Click here to learn more and register for any of the scheduled events.

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