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Indigenous Trauma Wisdom and Dance
Experiencing and witnessing racism or systemic racism can cause racial trauma, which is characterized by [...]
Tips to Being an Intentional Listener
Being able to give someone an opportunity to open up and talk can be a small step to supporting someone’s mental health or with a potential creative collaborator. Listening skills are useful and transferable but is a generous act that requires energy. Here are some tips before you start lending your ears.
Harm Reduction Beyond COVID
Misrepresented folks are disproportionately affected by settler colonial standards of wellness through its narrow [...]
How to Pick Up the Pieces: Pandemic Music & Stories of Grief & Recovery
Brenda MacIntyre, or Medicine Song Woman, shares songs for grief, trauma, post-pandemic recovery and [...]
Twitch for Queers
An introduction to streaming for queer artists. En français: Twitch pour Queers Sources: https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2021/05/21/celebrate-yourself-and-your-community-with-350-new-tags/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7714943/ [...]
The Artist’s Internet Presence – The Website
Yes, you need a Website. Your website is the place where visitors arrive and learn [...]
Greater Toronto Area Multiple Language Resources and Supports: For those whom English is not their first language
Community and mental health support with a focus on multiple-language services within the Greater Toronto Area.
9 Ways to Create Opportunities for Yourself as a Trans Artist
In recent years, there has been more visibility for trans people with celebrities such as Laverne Cox, Elliot Page, Demi Lovato and shows like Pose getting more media attention. It has led to more diverse castings and opportunities for trans artists. At the same time, there are still barriers faced by many of us in the arts sector, such as finding appropriate opportunities, mentors, casting agents, photographers, and producers. This is not to mention the gender disparity that still exists in the arts. Combining years of experience of attending various artist development programs and trans led mentorships, here are some tips that I have gathered that helped me in the early stages of my career that may prove useful to you.
Unlearn: The Art of Creation Interactive Workshop
An interactive and intimate workshop to help kick start your creative process! Perfect for [...]
Mental Health Mondays: 5 Yoga Poses To Help Improve Mental Wellness
1. Tree Pose Benefits: Tree pose is the perfect posture to [...]