Reclaiming Our Narratives

Reclaiming Our Narratives

Event Details

📅 Dates: February 25–28, 2025

📍 Location: Worth Gallery, Toronto, ON

Presented by DiversityTalk and supported by the Ontario Cannabis Store

An immersive event celebrating storytelling, heritage, resilience, and the power of shared narratives within Black communities.

🎟️ Free Entry (tickets allow you visit the exhibit any day or time)

Visual Exhibit – A Journey Through Time: Free & open to the public.

Community discussion on February 27, 2025, starting at 6:30pm (registration required)

About the Event

Reclaiming Our Narratives is a four-day event dedicated to amplifying voices, reclaiming untold histories, and celebrating the rich cultural contributions of Black communities. This community-centered event invites thought leaders, cultural activists, storytellers, and attendees from all walks of life to engage in dialogue, education, and inspiration through storytelling, art, and interactive discussions. A key focus of the event is to foster open conversations as part of a stigma-free approach to harm reduction, addressing substance use within Black communities in a culturally sensitive and affirming. With the backdrop of legalization, the event explores how to balance progress while understanding where we come from and where we are headed in our Black communities.

Event Highlights

Explore, connect, and reflect with these key attractions:

Visual Exhibit – A Journey Through Time (Free Entry):

1. A public four-day multimedia exhibition chronicling the history of cannabis in Black communities.
2. Trace its origins from East Africa over 1,000 years ago through modern-day interpretation, with vivid displays of photography, videos, and curated content

Artistic Showcases

Enjoy innovative multimedia pieces by emerging and established Black artists inspired by themes of heritage, resilience, and cannabis narratives.

Community Dialogue on February 27, 2025 @ 6:30pm

• Hear from renowned thought leaders and storytellers on reclaiming narratives within cultural and historical contexts.
• Participate in interactive panel discussions that spark dialogue and uncover overlooked narratives.

• Engage in a three-hour interactive discussion with elders, young adults (19+), artists, and activists.
• Share personal stories, exchange experiences, and discuss the overlooked impacts of cannabis on Black communities.
• Finish the evening with an audience-driven Q&A session to foster meaningful dialogue.

Themes to Explore

1. Creativity, Resilience & Empowerment

Interactive content and discussions celebrate Black cultural contributions, narrative ingenuity, and the power of resilience.

1. Inclusive and Accessible Education

Learn about the relationship between cannabis and Black communities through visually engaging, evidence-based materials.

Why Attend?

• Celebrate Black culture through storytelling, art, and dialogue.
• Explore the history of cannabis and its ties to Black communities.
• Connect in an inclusive, stigma-free space, fostering creativity and education.
• Engage in open discussions on harm reduction and substance use.

Who Should Attend?

This event is designed for diverse communities, thought leaders, cultural activists, storytellers, and anyone passionate about powerful narratives and social change.

Plan Your Visit

We can’t wait to welcome you to Reclaiming Our Narratives! Stay tuned for event schedules and ticket information.

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Join us in celebrating stories, shared experiences, and the strength of our communities. We’ll see you there!