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Roots & Resilience Episode 20: Folashade Okomayin on housing trends in Peel and the GTA.
Folashade Okomayin is a self-motivated and progress-driven professional with an extensive background in the Social Service industry. She sat with DBNC's Cristian [...]
Are you currently receiving Ontario Works?
Our free employment one-on-one counselling and coaching can help you develop job skills and provide the assistance you need to reach your [...]
Roots & Resilience Episode 19: Janine Ayoub On her Journey as a Newcomer to Canada
Janine Ayoub recently moved from Turkey and Lebanon to Canada to start her new life. She sat with DBNC's Cristian Fox to discuss [...]
Roots & Resilience Episode 18: Priyanka Sheth on what makes her Intersectional (and why it’s a good thing!)
Priyanka Sheth, DBNC's Executive Director, was our guest for our June episode, where she spoke candidly and openly about intersectionality, as it [...]
Dual Isolation: Navigating the Mental Health of LGBTQIA+ Newcomers and Refugees
Imagine pursuing your dream of moving to a country known for its diversity and acceptance, only to find yourself caught in [...]
Here’s What You Missed at Summerfest ’23!
DBNC celebrated our Summerfest Family event on Saturday, June 3rd at Mississauga Valley Park, where we welcomed over 2,500 attendees! Featuring lively [...]
Roots & Resilience Episode 17: Impact of Gender Based Violence
Rosalyn from EMBRAVE stopped by Roots & Resilience to speak candidly about Gender Based Violence, with a focus on newcomer, racialized communities. [...]
Social Prescribing: A Holistic Approach to Health and Well-being
In a world that often feels disconnected and isolated, where the digital realm can overshadow our sense of community, the healing power [...]
A New Perspective on Healthcare – “Social Prescribing”
When we visit our doctor to seek support for a health issue we’re experiencing, a result of the consultation may be the [...]
Roots & Resilience Episode 16: Art of Film Making and Telling Stories
Saïda Ouchaou-Ozarowski is a Canadian filmaker who immigrated from Toronto to France in 2001. With family roots in Algeria, Saïda is interested by [...]
Roots & Resilience Episode 15: Success Stories of Women in Tech
Sumbel, Kiran, and Mansi stopped by Roots and Resilience's to record a very special episode in honour of International Women's Day. They [...]
Reel Substance Talk Youth Video Contest
On April 17th DBNC hosted the awards reception where we announced the winner of the Reel Substance Talk: Youth Video Contest! The [...]
