Transform yourself to transform the world.” This doesn’t mean to get lost in the self, but rather to see our own lives and work and relationships as a front line, a first place we can practice justice, liberation, and alignment with each other and the Planet.

- Grace Lee Boggs 

As BIPOC leaders we are often faced with the responsibility to transform and enact change in our workplaces and the communities we work in. How can we do this while still remembering who we are - our ancestors, histories, stories and unique gifts? In what ways can we practice justice and liberation for ourselves so that we can practice it in the world around us? What does joy look like in the work that we do? We invite you to an evening of food, connection, play and care. You can expect a delicious meal and introspective and playful activities to inspire exploration and connection with ourselves and others. 

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Azreen Sikder (she/her) is a justice strategist and facilitator who is passionate about utilizing intersectional, inclusive, trauma informed and justice-oriented frameworks to inform relationship-building, wellbeing and systems transformation. In her current role, she is the Project Officer for the Health and Wellbeing Action Group for the Toronto East Quadrant Local Immigration Partnership where she works together with diverse stakeholders to support better health outcomes for newcomers in Scarborough.