November-June: Education/Youth Activities and Support
Tutoring Services (Brampton Literacy Centre Counselling Services)
Tutoring services from elementary to post-secondary in a variety of subjects. Program looks to improve children’s grades, confidence, and future potential.
March 12, 2025: Education
McMaster Engineering for Black Youth Event, March 11, 2025, sessions at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. (McMaster University)
McMaster Engineering is hosting an event for Black youth who are interested in pursuing an education in engineering or computer science. This is a chance to immerse yourself in the vibrant Black engineering community at McMaster. The event involves a general presentation, a student reflection presentation, networking opportunities, STEM activities for all ages, an opprotunity to visit McMaster’s Black Student Success Centre, and complimentary Black @ Mac Eng swag and refreshments throughout the day.
March 15, 2025: Health
PSA: Detect and Protect, A Free PSA Testing Clinic, March 15, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, TAIIBU Community Health Centre, The Walnut Foundation, and Movember)
The TAIBU Community Health Centre will be holding a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test at zero cost for men 40 years and older with an option of a free hair cut!
March 15, 2025: Health
Be You Be Well Health and Wellness Fair, March 15, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (TAIIBU Community Health Centre)
This Health and wellness fair allows you to get free screenings and wellness activities including:
- Blood pressure checks
- Glucose checks
- Cancer Screening
- PSA testing + optional Haircuts
- Chiropody (Foot) Screening
- Body massages
- Exercise demonstration
- Psychotherapy
To learn more or register, email goodhealth@taibuchc.ca
March 23, 2025: Education, Family Support
Financial Literacy Program (Black Mom’s Connections)
This program has successfully supported hundreds of moms in Ontario and they look forward to supporting and empowering moms in other provinces. It is designed to provide practical advice on topics such as budgeting, saving, and credit management. They’ll also cover important topics like generational wealth and estates planning. FinLit U cohorts are led by a team of financial experts who understand the unique challenges facing our community. They believe they’re approach, which is rooted in cultural competence and understanding, will make a meaningful difference in the lives of many people. This program is held between March 22 and April 12, 2025.
March 25, 2025: Recreational Activities
Steelpan Program
The steel pan/steelpan is the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago. This program teaches participants how to play this wildly popular instrument in a encouraging environment. Our classes are taught in a group setting, where individuals learn to play a variety of songs.
March 28, 2025: Newcomers, Women’s Spaces
JAMEELA! Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Strides Toronto)
“Jameela” means “beautiful” in both Arabic and Swahili, two widely spoken languages among newcomer communities. The name reflects empowerment, self-worth, and cultural diversity, aligning perfectly with our mission to support young women. JAMEELA! is a safe and welcoming space for those who self-identify as girls or young women, aged 12-21, who are Permanent Residents and Convention Refugees. Email nyep@stridestoronto.ca to register.
March 28, 2025: Youth Activities and Support, Education
The Seeds of Wisdom Raise a Reader Program, Fridays 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. (The Black Stone Foundation Library)
Raise a Reader is a literacy-focused program that helps children aged 6-12 develop strong reading skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Through storytelling, hands-on activities, guided reading, and a curriculum from Mini Intel, they foster a love for books and build confidence in young readers. This 8-week program is designed to enhance your child’s reading abilities and will be available across three communities every Friday, from March 28 – May 23.
For more details feel free to contact Athena at (647) 472-6791.
April 1, 2025: Mental Health, Youth Activities and Support
ASD- Virtual Social Groups, Starting March 3, 2025, on Mondays and Tuesdays (Sunflower Developmental Services)
Enhance your quality of life with a virtual social group where you can socialize and interact with others, improve communication skills, practice life and social skills, and make new friends. For poeple aged 13-18 with Autism Spectrum Disorder, this virtual support group accepts OAP, S.S.A.H. Passport funding, and requires regirstration/intake.
April 1, 2025: Community Event
Virtual Transition Presentation (Sunflower Development Services)
Join Sunflower Development Services for one of their presentations about how you can transition into one of their Life & Social Skills programs, and develop new skills for tomorrow. They accept all funding types and you can visit their website for detailed list of their programs.
April 1, 2025: Education, Work-Job Events
Sector-Specific Canadian Workplace Communication & Job Search Support for Newcomers, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. (JVS Toronto)
Improve your communication skills with their 8-week enhanced language training (ELT) programs for newcomers in Architecture, Business and Finance fields. Open to Permanent Residents and Convention Refugees with CLB level 6 and above.
April 1, 2025: Youth Activities and Support
The First Tee Program, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (first tee ontario)
First Tee is an affordable learn-to-play golf program for youth aged 7-13. Andre Gillezeau uses instruction focused on the fundamentals of gold: putting, chipping, pitching, and a full swing. No previous golf skills are required, no equipment requires as all equipment will be provided for participants during each session.
April 12, 2025: Work-Job Events
Job Opportunities with the Canadian Coast Guard (Canadian Coast Guard)
What could you do in 24 hours? At the Canadian Coast Guard, you can do a lot in 24 hours. From helping people in need to protecting our oceans from pollution, they offer work experiences like no other. Looking for a new experience or a change? They have the perfect job for you!
April 14, 2025: Work- Job Events
Career Readiness Workshops, April 14, 2025 (Active Career Connect & Engagement Project for Internationally Educated Health Professionals (ACCEP-IEHP))
The program is open to permanent residents, naturalized Canadian citizens, and individuals with conventional refugee status who are internationally educated healthcare professionals. This program supports skilled newcomers in advancing their careers in the Canadian healthcare sector. Key benefits include:
- Subsidized work experience
- Individualized career planning
- One-on-one guidance and mentorship
- Career readiness training and professional development
April 30, 2025: Youth Activities and Support, Education
The Mortgage Exploration Program, Starting in April. (Careers Education Empowerment and RFA)
Gateway to a mortgage industry career! This 15-week program offeres comprehensive training, hands-on experience, and support to help build a strong foudnation in the mortgage industry.
May 3, 2025: Youth Activities and Support
GEM 2025–2026 Applications Are Now Open (Girls E-Mentorship)
GEM is a registered charitable organization dedicated to empowering high school girls facing financial and systemic barriers. Since 2012, they have supported over 1,000 young women on their journeys to post-secondary education and career success through mentorship, networking, and leadership development. With one-on-one mentorship, self-identified girls in Grade 9-12.
May 27, 2025: Education, Work-Job Events
Sector-Specific Canadian Workplace Communication & Job Search Support for Newcomers, 6 week program starting on April 1, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. (JVS Toronto)
Improve your communication skills with their 6-week enhanced language training (ELT) programs for newcomers in the IT and Technology fields. Open to Permanent Residents and Convention Refugees with CLB level 6 and above.
December 1, 2025: Mental Health
Laughter Healing Circle, Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (The Neighbourhood Organization)
If you forgot to laugh because of stress, worries or loneliness, join The Neighbourhood Network’s Laughter Healing Circle. Together, you will laugh as a form of exercise, known as Laughter Yoga. No experience needed. No equipment needed. To register, contact Mike at 416-529-2915
December 31, 2025: Health Programs/Mental Health Programs/Education
Health Justice Hub Programs, 3-8 PM (The 519)
This program runs every Wednesday for folks in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
- 3 to 5:30pm is a Drop-in for health services navigation, including gender-affirming support, STI testing education and referrals, the 519 Legal Clinic support and information, and the 519’s programs and services
- 6-8 PM is Workshop Wednesday where folks can learn and connect in free workshops.
December 31, 2025: Community Event/Recreation Activities
Her Stories Book Club (SFA and WHIWH)
This online book club is held every Fridayand highlights the stories of black authors and characters. Youth 16-25 who identify as African, Caribbean and/ or Black women are encouraged to join. Members will receive the book of the month and will meet via Zoom every Friday to discuss the assigned chapters. Spots are limited.
December 31, 2025: Health Programs/Youth Activities & Support
Health Care Services (Young Street Mission)
The YSM Evergreen Health Centre offers health services to street-involved youth aged 16-24.
December 31,2025: Community Event/Recreation Activities/Youth Activities & Support
Virtual Her Stories Book Club, (SFA and WHIWH)
This book club highlights the stories of black authors and characters. Youth 16-25 who identify as African, Caribbean and/ or Black women are encouraged to register. Members will receive the book of the month and will collectively meet via zoom every Friday to discuss the assigned chapters. Spots are limited.
December 31, 2025: Community Event/ Health Program/Recreational Activities
Women For Change Walking Group (Women For Change)
Join Women for Change at the Fairview Mall Parking lot by the TD Bank to walk for a one hour walk. This will be an ongoing program that happens Sundays at 9:00 a.m., Saturdays at 10:00 a.m., and Thursday afternoons. Email Info@womenforchange.ca if you are interested
December, 2025: Mental Health
Family Service Toronto’s Single Session Walk-In Counselling program (Family Service Toronto)
Their Single Session Walk-In Counselling service is available to individuals, couples, and families who are seeking support for mental and emotional health challenges or ideas on how to make positive changes in life. Whether you are dealing with stress, relationship issues, grief, or other life difficulties, their professional counsellors are here to help.
