Program for Expressive Arts and Community Engagement

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P.E.A.C.E is a Program for Expressive Arts and Community Engagement. It is designed to give folks 15 and up a chance to learn about the therapeutic power of the arts and creativity through experiential learning and experimentation. This workshop also intends to build community among the participants through the use of different engaging and collaborative activities. Many modalities of the arts will be utilized during this workshop such as movement, sound, visual arts, and writing. Creation is free and takes place in a public space. All materials will be provided and people of all ranges of arts experiences and skills are welcome.

An onsite Expressive Arts Therapist in Training is present as people create together in the art form of their choice. Please note that although this workshop explores the therapeutic power and the arts benefits for wellbeing, it is not a formal expressive arts therapy group and is not a replacement for professional medical assistance or consultation.

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Mabe Kyle

Mabe Kyle (they/them) is a creative professional with a passion for social justice, healing and self expression who has practiced and honed their skills in six countries. This led them to becoming a peer support worker and an Expressive Arts Therapist in training. Mabe is dedicated to building community wherever they may be, often weaving poetry into their work as a tool to create, collaborate and educate. They have spearheaded different grassroots initiatives most notably starting their local pride organization, Brant Pride, and an organization to support rural 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. Through this work they have published a zine and organized and hosted many events. Mabe is currently working on an anthology on rural queer stories as well as making a queer community quilt. Mabe was part of 8 80 Cities’ Ontario Community Changemakers program in 2023/2024. They were raised and currently reside on their family’s farm in the County of Brant on the Haldimand Tract on the territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Attawandaron peoples.

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