Join Us for a Community Conversation: Storytelling as Healing

In celebration of Black Heritage Month and this year’s theme, Roots & Rhythms: Celebrating Black Culture, Creativity, and Community, the Office of EDIB, in partnership with the Black/African Employee Resource Group (BA-ERG), invites you to an inspiring conversation about the transformative power of storytelling as a tool for healing, connection, and empowerment.

This special event will feature Peta-Gaye Nash, BA-ERG member and award-winning writer of adult fiction, children’s literature, and poetry. Peta-Gaye’s acclaimed short story collection, Told Ya – Stories, winner of the Independent Press Award 2025, explores themes of class, resilience, and adversity. Her children’s book Bushyhead has received international recognition, including the Canada Book Award and Global Book Awards Bronze for Children's Self-Esteem. As the host of the podcast Heart to Art with Sauga Arts HUB, she delves into the unseen challenges that shape artistic creativity.

During this event, Peta-Gaye will guide a thoughtful discussion on how storytelling can be a powerful means of healing and connection, especially within Black communities.

Discover and Celebrate Your Voice

The conversation will include an introduction to the Writers Collective of Canada (WCC), an organization that fosters creativity and connection through storytelling. Peta-Gaye Nash, a WCC facilitator, will lead a workshop on finding your authentic voice and crafting your own stories.

Whether you’re a writer, storyteller, or someone who values the shared experiences that stories bring to life, this conversation will inspire and resonate.

Everyone is a writer—discover your story with us!

The Art of Storytelling: A Path to Healing

The Art of Storytelling: A Path to Healing

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The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging