Making Change

We are proud to have put this event together! Can’t wait for Wednesday. orilliamatters.com/local-sports/w…

The Lab is proud to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth by highlighting inspiring Black tourism innovators & "Spark" winners. @MakingChangeSC launched "Footsteps to Freedom," a Black history bus tour of #SimcoeCounty. Stay tuned to makingchangesc.com for 2025 tour and event info.

Vibe & Thrive - a Black Mentor Speaker Series, to empower and inspire our youth. For tickets: eventbrite.com/e/103374697402… Catch the details in Barrie Today or visit MakingChangeSC.com barrietoday.com/local-news/muc…

For tickets and information visit our website or eventbrite: eventbrite.ca/e/footsteps-to…

Off the Beaten Track - Ashante Blackwood discovered a billboard of her art as part of a national anti-racism campaign. Artists Against Racism is a charity which produces impactful, artist-driven public awareness campaigns nationally. This billboard was discovered in Barrie.

Grade 8 Students @WorsleyES are learning from @MakingChangeSC today about diversity, racism, being an ally and being inclusive. Next, they will participate in an art activity with a talented guest artist. @SCDSBequity @SCDSB_Schools

Youth empowerment was the theme for "Take a Stanza," a poetry event from Making Change held at the Collingwood Public Library last week. Thank you to Ty the Poetess and Jillian Morris, two incredibly passionate Poet Laureates, for sharing their knowledge. @TownCollingwood

We're excited to share some awesome artwork from St. John Paul II Catholic School! Ms. Oven's class created a Buddy Bench! Each student added their handprint, making it a beautiful symbol of unity. Great work @sjpflames! Thanks to Mentor Ashante from @MakingChangeSC for helping!

Making Change was proud to collaborate with the Nantyr Shores Black Student Association to bring these students to the "Brawta—Lunch & Learn" speaker series. Thank you to United Way Simcoe Muskoka for the opportunity. #YouthUnited #youthempowerment #representationmatters

Coffee, Community and Conversation

Art Engagement Project ‘24 is coming to 30 classrooms this spring! Thanks to @MakingChangeSC for the opportunity to embrace diversity, inclusion & unity through art. Read more on our website - smcdsb.on.ca/our_board/news…

Making Change is proud to have been a supporter of “Take A Stanza”, a poetry empowerment event for youth. collingwoodtoday.ca/local-news/col…

#ITSTARTS with knowledge because knowledge has the power to end racial discrimination. Your local library has books to discover about Black historical figures, moments in our lived histories, and messages of hope and resilience. Go curl up with a good book! @simcoecounty

Artists call for change after Black musicians snubbed at Canadian blues awards - Village Report villagereport.ca/village-picks/…

Where do we start to bring an end to racial discrimination? #ITSTARTS with each and everyone of us. To learn more about the #ITSTARTS month long campaign visit: simcoe.ca/ITSTARTS @simcoecounty

#Itstarts is about building inclusive communities across Simcoe County. You fill in the blank……. #ItStarts with:

Join us Thursday, March 21st, for a groundbreaking film screening in support of #ITSTARTS. The month of March is dedicated to raising awareness of racism throughout @simcoecounty. Thanks to the National Film Board, short docs are featured during the day.

Highlights from Radiant Roots event! The fashion reviews are in, it was a show not to be missed. facebook.com/reel/413603584…