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Kujipenda is a not for profit organization serving the Durham Region offering a central space that celebrates the essence of Africentric culture and identity, through dance, visual arts, music, equity education, all while weaving in therapeutic supports.

Our name, Kujipenda, is a swahili word meaning “self-love”. And that self-love is at the root of all that we do. Our trauma-informed lens and focus helps to create a safe and healing space for racialized and marginalized people.

Kujipenda celebrates our unique identities, our creative expression, and artistic talents while championing equity and inclusiveness within broader Canadian culture. Our diverse programming spans children to elders.

Everyone is welcome to experience the magic!
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Reform Conference: Social Justice, Equity & Institutional Reformation
Reform Conference

Reform Conference:
Social Justice, Equity & Institutional Reformation

Kujipenda in partnership with Ifarada Centre for Excellence is proud to present our inaugural annual equity and social justice conference, specifically designed for community leaders and professionals. This pioneering event aims to delve into critical equity themes within social services, covering essential areas such as education, organizational transformation, mental health, child welfare, policing and law, along with promising practices.

The conference boasts sought-after keynote speakers, a policy forum and over ten dynamic facilitators and presenters from a range of disciplines.

Thursday, Oct 24, 2024
8:30AM-5:00PM EDT
Ajax Convention Centre
550 Beck Crescent #p
Ajax ON L1Z 1C9
Starts at$267.58
Upcoming events

Calendar

Join us as we come together to celebrate growth, unity, and empowerment. Explore our calendar and mark your dates for these enriching experiences.

$45

MSAADA Networking Brunch

June 20, 2024 10AM - Jun 30, 2024

TBD

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FREE

Official Launch Event

TBD

TBD

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$FREE

Kujenga Family Wellness Fair

May 26, 2024

Audley Community Centre

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FREE

Re-Affirming Equity Conference

October 24, 2024

TBD

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FREE

Kujipenda Youth Conference

November, 2024

TBD

Register
Upcoming events

Calendar

Join us as we come together to celebrate growth, unity, and empowerment. Explore our calendar and mark your dates for these enriching experiences.

Reform Conference

October 24, 2024

208-157 Harwood Ave. N.
Ajax, Ontario L1Z 0A1

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reaffirming equity together conference

Starts at $267.58

Mzee Film Project

February 1, 2025

208-157 Harwood Ave. N.
Ajax, Ontario L1Z 0A1

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zee film project program

Free

We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter their color.

- Maya Angelou

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