I Am My Ancestors' Wildest Dream

The Well Being Collective @ Hart House invites you to join us for an evening celebrating Black History, Black Liberation, Black Excellence and Black Futures. We will gather in community as we honour all things Black joy, love, strength and resilience through the power of our breath and meditation.

Speakers

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  Facilitator

  Kofi Morris

  Freedom & Alignment Coach, and Reiki Energy Healer

  Brother Kofi is a Freedom & Alignment Coach, focused in the areas of Holistic Health & Wellness, and serves as a Reiki Energy Healer and the founder of Cosmic Wellness Holistic Health. 

  Brother Kofi offers workshops in Qi Qong (‘Chee Kung’), Meditation, Self-Care, Nutrition Corporate Holistic Health and Wellbeing, Proactive fathering and community development for Non-Profit Organizations across Toronto. 

  Brother Kofi is dedicated to not only building his business but in volunteering his time in youth development, sharing his skills and experiences with community youth groups across the GTA.

  Brother Kofi is also the founder of "Lions and Cubs", a small non-profit organization for young men, which focuses on Leadership and Self-Empowerment.

  In addition he is the current Executive Director of "Wisdom Green Earth", a non-profit organization committed to using the arts and nature to positively impact the lives of community.

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  Nicole Franklin

  Mental Health Social Worker & Therapist

  Live Free Counselling Services provides Professional Therapy, Mental Health & Wellness Speaking Engagements, Community Workshops and Mentorship.

  At the core of Nicole’s work is the belief that through an anti-oppressive and trauma informed approach to practice, we can work collaboratively in destigmatizing wellness spaces, redefining Self Care and bringing resiliency and healing to the surface.

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  Monique Blackman

  Movement Educator & Reiki Master

  Offering up her soul and life’s mission to serving the Divine, Monique discovered early on through the healing practice of yoga that her purpose on Earth was to share the teachings of the Divine. Recognizing the impact that asana, meditation, and breath techniques had on her mind, body, and above all, her spirit, she sought to find a way to give back to the very practice that facilitated her healing. Now certified in Modo Yoga, Yoga Tune Up®, Vinyasa & Restorative Yoga, in addition to being a Reiki Master & Trauma Informed Practitioner.

  Monique works tirelessly to create a safe, open, and compassionate space for all whom she serves; and hopes to use her gifts as a natural Medium to help heal, console, and empower others.

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  Natasha Helwig

  Self Work Facilitator, Introspective Coach and Writer

  Tash is an Introspective Coach, Self Work Facilitator and Writer that has been helping Black women grow, love, heal and be heard for over 8 years. Her workshops are not for the faint at heart—they are for those struggling with their self worth, those that may have been wounded in a relationship with family, friends or intimate partners and for those that are simply feeling stuck or out of place in their present life.

  Tash's work is the light touch needed to help inspire you to begin seeking guidance and taking action in various areas of your life. There is no small talk with Tash, she encourages you to go deep and she knows how to cultivate an environment that encourages vulnerability, confidentiality, openness and sharing.

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  Bryan Clyde Jones

  Yoga & Meditation Specialist

  • instagram@yogablife
  • instagram@actifycity

  Bryan Clyde Jones: With 15+ years of a yoga journey under his belt, his foundation is built on the idea that it's less about him and more about what we can do for each other. Despite labels being placed on him for not "looking like a yoga teacher", Bryan continues to inspire people from all backgrounds in his classes @actifysocial. Committed to creating equal opportunities for all to succeed, and to help meet core values of creating economic opportunity for every member of the wellness workforce. Focusing on enabling historically underrepresented practitioners to thrive in the wellness industry. He dedicates his celebrations to women-identifying souls and their allies for being the first to believe in his potential.

  Actify experiences take place once a month in secret locations across the country, as their community of like-minded souls gather under the energy of the Moon. Synchronized with the lunar calendar, these 2-hour celebrations take place in major Canadian cities intertwining all-levels yoga, sound healing meditation, guided journaling, dancing, connecting with others, and more.
  
  They discuss how the power of the moon provides an opportunity for growth, acknowledgement, symbolic release, and a time to celebrate your journey thus far. These experiences attract upwards of 200-500+ participants, dozens of health & wellness focused vendors, and active promotion and participation from local fitness and yoga studios. Expect a magical atmosphere with string lights and candles, immersive headphone yoga, a silent disco with live DJs, astrology & more!
  
  Whether you're joining us alone or with friends, you’ll embark on a powerful inward journey, meet beautiful people and feel connected to something bigger than yourself. Actify Social is made for every soul and you are welcome here.

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  Kim Ninkuru

  Multimedia Artist

  Kim Ninkuru is a multimedia artist from Bujumbura, in Burundi, currently residing in Toronto. She uses performance art, installation, video, spoken word and movement to create pieces that give her the chance to explore and express rage, love, desire, beauty, or pain in relation to her own body and mind.

  Her work heavily questions our preconceived notions of gender, race, sexuality and class. It is grounded in the firm belief that blackness is past, present and future at any given moment.