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DBNC’s 2023 International Women’s Day Celebration – Embracing Equity
On March 8th, DBNC staff gathered in our Youth Lounge to celebrate and honour International Women's Day. IWD celebrates women's social, economic, [...]
Roots & Resilience Episode 14: Chasing Dreamzzz and Making a Difference in the Black Community
Basketball Development Coordinator, Entrepreneur, and Author - Introducing JUSTIN ALLIMAN Justin Alliman is a business specialist with experience in the professional [...]
DBNC x Sheridan Community Fair
On February 14th, DBNC was in full force at the Sheridan College Brampton Campus's Community Fair. It was a fun and successful [...]
Learn more about effects of addiction on cognitive functioning
Substance abuse and addictions not only affect our livelihood and that of our loved ones; it also significantly impairs our cognitive functioning. [...]
How does harm reduction approach help?
When we hear about harm reduction approach, the first thing that comes to mind is substance use and addictions. Harm reduction is [...]
Roots & Resilience Episode 13: DBNC’s Community Care Closet is Changing Our Corner of the World
Meagan Dogra stopped by Roots and Resilience to speak about the importance of safe and dignified access to much needed necessities for our [...]
Roots & Resilience Episode 12: Navigating Health as a Tamil Woman
Geetha Balaganthan is a 2nd generation Tamil Canadian, born and raised in Toronto. She has a medical education background and focuses on health [...]
DBNC Family Sponsorship Campaign – 2022
DBNC ushered in the holidays this year with our annual Family Sponsorship Campaign. Over the last couple of weeks, the Family [...]
Roots & Resilience Episode 11: Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD)
Founder and President of ESD Global Inc., Yudit Sidikman is a thought leader, speaker, and educator on Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD) with over [...]
How Witnessing Domestic Violence Affects Children
Domestic violence has significant long-term effects on not only adult victims but also on the children who witness violence. Children and youth [...]
The Effects of Domestic Violence on Women
When people read or hear about domestic violence, the first thing that comes to mind is visible bruises and wounded women. Domestic [...]
Diyas for Diwali at DBNC
Diwali is an annual religious celebration marking the start of the Hindu New Year. The exact dates change each year, but it [...]