Mothers of Peace Regent Park

10/16/2026

❤️ A Little Stone, A Space for Healing
Last Wednesday, during our healing circle, our therapist shared a beautiful and meaningful activity with us.
She invited a mother who had lost her son to share her idea of using little stones and pens. Everyone could draw or write on a stone and carry it with them wherever they go.
These little stones can become a special place to express what is on our minds and in our hearts — our thoughts, our worries, what has been weighing on us, our plans for the future, and the dreams we hope to fulfil.
Sometimes, the simplest things can help us express feelings that are difficult to put into words. A little stone can hold our thoughts, memories, hopes, and dreams, reminding us that healing is a journey and that we are not alone. 🪨💚
Thank you to our therapist for guiding us through this thoughtful activity and creating a space where we can share, reflect, and heal together.

09/30/2026

🌿🥾 What a wonderful Saturday adventure! 🌊☀️
Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of taking our youth and families on a beautiful hiking trip to see the falls. We enjoyed the perfect weather, spent time outdoors, shared a delicious lunch together, and had a great opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the falls.

A big thank you to TCHC, Felicia, and everyone who helped make this trip possible. Special thanks for providing the bus and food and for supporting our youth and families. ❤️

It was a wonderful day filled with nature, laughter, good food, and great memories. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the day so special! 📸🌳🥾

09/21/2026

🕊️ We marched for our sons. We marched for their memories. We marched for the families left behind.
On Saturday, our community came together from across Toronto to honour sons whose lives were taken by gun violence.

Some families have lost one son. Some have lost two. And for some, the loss is still so recent that the pain is still raw. ❤️‍🩹

Walking alongside these families was deeply emotional. We were grateful for the support of 51 Division, City of Toronto staff, councillors, members of the NDP, and everyone who came out to stand with us.

This is more than a march.
This is remembrance. This is love. This is community.

We will continue to speak their names, share their stories, support their families, and raise awareness.

Their sons may no longer be walking beside us, but they will always walk with us in our hearts. 🕊️

We remember.
We honour.
We stand together.
And we will keep marching.

09/18/2026

📢 GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MARCH 🕊️
Tomorrow, we march together for peace, safety, and our community.

📍 Meeting Point: Louis March Park
➡️ We will march together

👮🏽‍♂️ We will be escorted by a 51 Division Neighborhood Officer.

Please come out, bring your family and friends, and show your support as we stand together against gun violence.

🤝 United for Peace. United for Our Community.

📅 Tomorrow
📍 Louis March Park →1:30pm

Your presence matters. Please come out and support!

09/18/2026

Sharing a few pictures from last Wednesday at Centre Island. ❤️🌿
I had the privilege of spending the day with my mom and families who have lost their sons to gun violence. After the summer break, it felt really special to come together again.

We enjoyed a barbecue, shared food, talked, laughed, and made some positive memories together. ❤️

For families who have experienced this kind of loss, days like this are important. They give us a chance to connect, support each other, and remind one another that we are not alone.

I’m thankful for every family who joined us and for everyone who helped make the day possible. 🙏🏽

I hope the City of Toronto will continue to support families affected by gun violence and continue providing opportunities for families and communities to come together, heal, and feel supported.

These pictures capture just a little bit of the love, strength, and togetherness we shared that day. ❤️

09/10/2026

🔥 FIRESIDE CHAT: IMPACT OF RACE & CULTURE ASSESSMENTS (IRCA)

Join the Sankofa Psychotherapy & Consultancy Group (SPCG) sponsored by Department of Justice (DOJ) for an engaging Fireside Chat focused on raising awareness and deepening understanding of Impact of Race and Culture Assessments (IRCAs).

This important conversation will explore how race, culture, identity, systemic anti-Black racism, and lived experiences can intersect with an individual’s involvement in the Canadian criminal justice system.

💬 The conversation will highlight:

• What an Impact of Race and Culture Assessment is
• Why IRCAs matter within the criminal justice system
• The importance of culturally responsive and trauma-informed assessment
• How systemic and historical factors can provide important context
• The role of IRCAs in supporting more informed and equitable approaches to justice
• The importance of collaboration among legal, social work, mental health, and community professionals

And How to access getting an IRCA for you, family or community!

✨ Awareness. Education. Context. Justice.

This Fireside Chat creates space for meaningful dialogue, shared learning, and greater awareness of how culturally informed approaches can contribute to a more responsive justice system.

Presented in collaboration with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Sankofa Psychotherapy & Consultancy Group (SPCG) with Community support from Mother's of Peace and Toronto Community Housing.

📅 Sep 23
⏰ 6-8pm
📍 150 River community room
🔗 [email protected]

Join the conversation. Expand your understanding. Help strengthen culturally responsive approaches to justice.

09/08/2026

I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made our healing trip so special. ❤️
This trip was for community members who have experienced the heartbreaking loss of a son to gun violence, as well as community members who are caregivers for their husbands and elderly fathers and are carrying a lot of emotional and mental stress.

We came together to take a break from our daily struggles and remind ourselves that caregivers also need care. We enjoyed shopping, having a picnic, hiking, and sightseeing. These moments gave us an opportunity to relax, connect, laugh, and take care of ourselves.

A special thank you to Muslim Welfare Canada and TCHC for supporting us with food and transportation. Your support means so much to our community.

Thank you to all the community members who helped cook the food, prepare everything, and care for one another. Your kindness and generosity made this trip possible.

Most importantly, thank you to every community member who took the time to come and care for themselves. Whether you are grieving a loss or caring for a loved one every day, you deserve a moment to breathe, rest, and heal. ❤️‍🩹

When we care for each other, we become stronger together. Thank you to everyone who supported our healing journey. 🤲🏽❤️

09/03/2026

❤️ A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community ❤️
I would like to sincerely thank Humanity and the City Council for their incredible generosity and support. Your donations of hygiene products, school supplies, and backpacks are making a meaningful difference for children and families in our community.
Because of your kindness, students can return to school feeling prepared, supported, and confident. 🎒📚
Thank you for caring about our community, investing in our children, and helping make sure every student has the supplies they need for a successful school year.
Your generosity truly makes a difference. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! ❤️🙏

07/22/2026

07/22/2026