Together We Are

Parenting conversations and fun family activities to enrich and strengthen our families and identities.

TOGETHER WE ARE.

“It takes a village to raise a child.”

Together We Are (TWA) is a series for parents /caregivers of Black Children ages 6-11 in the Durham Region.

Empowering Families.

Exploring a variety of parenting topics through discussions and sharing of practical cultural strategies. We address the issues of anti-Black racism in a collaborative and supportive family environment.

Parents will have the opportunity to:

  • Unpack culture and Identity

  • Strengthen parent-child relationships

  • Gain communication skills and tools

  • Learn about self-care

  • Enhance parenting styles

  • Affirm and support each other

  • Share and learn about the community support resources.

Your children will have the opportunity to participate in fun culturally-based activities.

  • arts & crafts

  • drumming

  • dancing

  • communication building activities

  • games

  • cultural exploration

  • connect with other children in their communities

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far go together.”

— African Proverb