Centre for Community Engaged Narrative Arts

Join us for our next Long Table! On Nov 25 we'll hear from Red Beti Theatre about their work on the Decolonise Your Ears Festival, as well as from @sopenhamilton about a new zine that centers the lived experience of people affected by the closure of Supervised Consumption Sites.

All are welcome. We'll be hybrid in-person at the David Braley Health Sciences Centre and online. Register: nov25longtable.eventbrite.ca

Last call! Our first Long Table of the academic year, featuring social worker and university educator Kristy Harcourt, is tomorrow afternoon. RSVP for this free event: archivedive.eventbrite.ca

Our first Long Table of the academic year will be on October 28! Join us for an exploration of an Edmonton-based lesbian history archive with social worker and university educator Kristy Harcourt. Register for this free, in-person event: archivedive.eventbrite.ca

Calling all McMaster students! Are you interested in or already leading a community-engaged narrative arts project? Join CCENA's inaugural student residency program! Open to undergraduate & graduate students in all faculties. Applications due Sept 30: tinyurl.com/2ccndac9

Our friends at Red Beti Theatre are looking for board members & volunteers! Do you have experience in community engagement, finance, and management? Or are you interested in receiving *free* access to the Decolonise Your Ears Festival? Reach out today!

Last call! There are still a few spaces remaining for the upcoming conference commemorating the 40th anniversary of the bombing of Air India Flight 182, taking place May 24-25 at McMaster. Registration will close *this* Thurs, May 16th. Scan the QR code to register for free!

Calling all Hamilton creatives! Are you involved in or planning an arts-based community project? Apply for a micro-grant (& other forms of support) from CCENA! Now accepting proposals for the 2025-26 academic year. To apply, tell us about your project at tinyurl.com/4pp5ffd9

Our next Long Table is Weds, Feb 12 at 3pm! Join @IsisIntrepid for a conversation reflecting on the @swaphamilton sex worker film and arts festival. Coffee and snacks provided ☕ 🥐 We'll be online and in person at One James North. RSVP: swaplongtable.eventbrite.ca

We are so happy to see this important resource recognized! Congratulations also to fellow award recipient Collaborative Archaeologies, Decolonized Foodways, and to all of the nominees!

The Hamilton Black History Database is a fantastic resource for anyone wanting to learn more about the history and contributions of Black communities in Hamilton. Former CCENA director Dr. Daniel Coleman attended the ceremony held by @McMasterOCE.

A few photos from last week's celebration! Congratulations again to @ACCAHam and @hbhchamilton along with McMaster grad Aaron Parry for winning the President's Award for Community-Engaged Research!

Today @McMasterU & @McMasterOCE are celebrating the recipients of the President's Award for Community Engaged Research. Recipient 1: Collaborative Archaeologies, Decolonized Food pathways Recipient 2: Black History Database Congratulations 👏🏿 #McMasterOCE #HamOnt

A reminder that this ⬇️ is tomorrow! Come celebrate this year's President's Award recipients, including the Hamilton Black History Database. 12:30pm, downtown Hamilton, open to all. Free lunch provided. RSVP: tickettailor.com/events/mcmaste…

DJNO is super excited to be re-launching our assistive devices library in 2025🎉 …and we’re looking for volunteers! See the graphic below for more information & DM us or email accesslibrary@djno.ca to sign up💙💛

Join the Office for Community Engagement in celebrating the nominees and award winners next Thurs, Nov 28 at 12:30pm in downtown Hamilton. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited, so RSVP today: tickettailor.com/events/mcmaste… Congrats to Aaron & the Hamilton Black History Database! ✨

McMaster alum Aaron Parry led this project in conjunction with the Hamilton Black History Council (HBHC) and the Afro Canadian Caribbean Association (ACCA). We're thrilled to see this CCENA-supported project recognized!

We're so pleased to share that the Hamilton Black History Database has won the President's Award for Community-Engaged Research! The award recognizes research partnerships that exemplify McMaster’s definition and principles of community engagement.