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Queer Wellness is Year-round 📆🗓 A week & a Queer Wellness is Year-round 📆🗓 A week & a bit ago, we were so humbled to see the community together outside of the Moss Park Market at the Queer Wellness Festival! We had more than a few friends and community partners come together to bring the shine to this gathering. Saying we are grateful to share the space is hardly enough. 🙏 Thank you to everyone who came out and everyone who contributed in any capacity. — 📣 We hope to host more collaborative events like this in the near future. Updates are coming soon for more fun with our community friends! 📣 — All photos in this set were captured by one of the founders of Building Roots, @lisa.a.kates 📸 — [ Image description: Every slide in this collection is a portrait of a happy and engaged human in attendance of or performing at the Queer Wellness Festival. Please see the ALT text for this post for the individual image descriptions. ] — #nonprofits #prideart #communitylove #torontoevents
💐🎉Summer Saturdays Are Back 🎉💐 Weekly 💐🎉Summer Saturdays Are Back 🎉💐 Weekly from 11AM - 4PM on, well, Saturdays you will be able catch us in the park space beside the Moss Park Market. A little toned down from last year, we hope to offer more of the community-centric activities and have some fun available for the young ones. 🧸 The Moss Park Market is located at 260 Queen St. E. - roughly one block west of parliament on Queen St. E. Be sure to stop by and say hi ! 👋 DM us or Email us at info@BuildingRoots.ca with any questions or to learn more about us!🙏☺️ — [Image description: Slide 1: A crafty themed graphic frames the centred blue text and blue backdrop with some “crumpled paper” styled borders. The text reads “Summer Saturdays” Slide 2: Using the same crafty style as previous, this slide outlines the accessibility details for the event and has a map showing where to find the Moss Park Market. Slide 3: This final graphic uses the same down-to-earth editing style but features some fun light-hearted illustrations of books, sports equipment and other leisure items.] — #summersaturday #nonprofits #torontoevents #kidsactivity #communitylove
📣➡️ We Are Hiring ➡️ 📣 Full-Time Co 📣➡️ We Are Hiring ➡️ 📣 Full-Time Communications Manager for 40hrs/week at $25/hr. We are seeking an independently-driven candidate who is looking to be an integral member of our team while reinforcing the presence of Building Roots and it's programming. This position requires timely accountability for daily duties alongside the ability to clearly and effectively communicate. If you didn't know, we deliver programming in food security, urban farming, community leadership and many other initiatives in Moss Park & neighbouring communities. Please visit our website for more information on what we do, or, take a scroll through one of our feeds!🧑‍💻 This position is remote with some travelling required for on-site media capture as well as in-person meetings. ⚠️⚠️Apply through the link in bio or email us directly at info@buildingroots.ca with your cover letter & resume.⚠️⚠️ -- Building Roots recognizes and values the unique perspective of people with lived experiences. These life experiences themselves bring diverse & supportive perspectives to the skills and qualifications above. We encourage any applicants to share experiences which they feel would be relevant to the successful execution of this role. -- [Image description: Slide 1: At the Ashbridge Estate Urban Farm, two humans sit at opposite sides of a planter while smiling at each-other and talking. It is a sunny day out and you can see the beginnings of delicious-looking produce. Overtop is a graphic designed to look like an Iphone Notification Labelled " We're Hiring" and outlining the details included in this post (hours & pay). Slide 2: A screencapture of the job posting on our website. To read the posting in full or download a PDF of the job description - please visit the first link in our LinkTree (Link in bio). Slide 3: Same as previous. To read the posting in full or download a PDF of the job description - please visit the first link in our LinkTree (Link in bio). Slide 4: Same as previous. To read the posting in full or download a PDF of the job description - please visit the first link in our LinkTree (Link in bio).] -- #torontojobs #nonprofits #communitylove #jobseekers
It's Indigenous People's Day. 🌱 On this day, u It's Indigenous People's Day. 🌱 On this day, uplift & engage with indigenous voices as we expand our perspectives & knowledge. As you reflect, we suggest you take this time to support traditional knowledge keepers, Indigenous-led non-profits and Indigenous creators of all kinds. 🙏 -- [Image description: Slide 1: A bright orange graphic with hand-drawn flowers adorning the edges of the backdrop in warm summer colours. The flattened text for this graphic can be found in the ALT TEXT. Slide 2: A bright orange graphic with hand-drawn flowers like the last slide featuring non-profit organizations in Toronto. The organizations included are: Toronto Indigenous Harm Reduction, Native Child & Family Services of Toronto, The Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, The Native Women's Resource Centre of Toronto & the Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre. Slide 3: Is a feature for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. with a direct link to their reports page at the url: https://nctr.ca/records/reports/ Slide 4: A flattened text graphic using the same unique hand-drawn style on an orange backdrop with features an land acknowledgement, please see the ALT TEXT for this slide for the full statement.] — #everychildmatters #nonprofits #communitylove #indigenouspeoplesday
Sharing fun can come in many different forms 🪁🌞 Our friends at @grandmotherswithafrica dropped by just in time with some toy donations to share! These will be used for giveaway at our many summer Saturday events this year and other capacities of support. In a way, Building Roots is able to do what we do successfully because of the variety of supports we receive such as this.🙏 If you or anyone you know thinks you may want to share some supplies, don’t be afraid to reach out here or at info@buildingroots.ca. — [Image description: Slide1: Building Roots team members, Amy & Mac, stand outside of the Moss Park Market on a sunny day with the toy donations. Mac holds a bright yellow bike & Amy is holding a pink hula hoop. Slide 2: the large pile of toys for donation are set up for a photo in a bright sunny area beside the Moss Park Market as well. Everything from dolls to ball games are playfully bursting out of the box. Slide 3: Similar to the lighting and location of the last two slides, 2 members of the Grandmothers Partnering with Africa team stand with their toys collected for donation.] — #communitylove #toydrive #nonprofits #toysfortots #sharingiscaring❤️
Announcing our line-up for this weekend! 💐🙏 Announcing our line-up for this weekend! 💐🙏 These are the incredible artists and performers who are scheduled for what is looking like a sunshine-filled day at the Moss Park Market Queer Wellness Festival. Scroll down for the full day's schedule too and plan your visit! Featured Performers: Live Band: Che (@pure.che) – vocalist / songwriter / bassist Performing with drummer Shiloh (@shilohocean) and keyboardist Kai (@ka.isamu) Spoken Word Performance: Rochelle Ellar (@remainingrochelle) Ballroom Demonstration, category: All American: Mother Dainty Poseida (@official_skinnyboix) - Dustin Space (@dustin.space) – DJ set Full Schedule: 11:00am - Opening Ceremonies, Acknowledgements and Blessings 11:30-11:50am - Rochelle Ellar - spoken word 11:50am - Lunch served 11:50am-12:15pm - Che - live musical performance 12:15-12:30pm - Rochelle Ellar - spoken word artist 12:30-1:00pm - Che - live musical performance 1:00-1:45pm - Artists’ Panel 1:50-2:30pm - Agency Panel 2:30-3:15pm - Mother Dainty Poseida, Ballroom demonstration – category: All American 3:15-3:30pm - Xica Xica, Vocal performance 3:30-4:00pm - Dustin Space, DJ set — [Image description: A text-dense poster with highlights of pride-coloured banners. All of the updated flag colours are included! Centred on the poster is the event title, details & all of the artists names which were included in this post.] — #nonprofits #torontoevents #pride2022 #wellnessevent #communitylove
Welcome some wellness in the community with us thi Welcome some wellness in the community with us this weekend! 💐 A few of our friends are collaborating for our first event of the year at the Moss Park Market and we would love to see you there.☺️ Live music, local vendors, wellness info & more will be popping off from 11AM - 4PM. We hope to have a schedule and some more info for you soon! 🙏 — The Moss Park Market is located at 260 Queen St. E. Which is one block east of Queen St. E. & Sherbourne St. Please contact us via DMs or through info@buildingroots.ca for any questions/concerns. We encourage those who would like to request accessibility tools of any sort to reach out and we will do our best to support. — [Image description: A text dense poster with highlights of pride coloured banners. All of the updated flag colours included! Centred on the poster is the event title, details & activities.] — #nonprofits #wellnesslife #pride2022 #communitylove #torontoevents
We’re not the only ones Building some new Roots We’re not the only ones Building some new Roots 😉😇 Root vegetables are starting to come into harvest season and thanks to many helping hands across the community we are able to supply fresh, nutritious produce such as this at the Moss Park Market on a weekly basis. A big shoutout to our friends at the Toronto Metropolitan University’s rooftop Urban farm (@ruurbanfarm) for these lush vegetables. They’ve been a partner of ours for a while now and their enthusiasm is just as exciting as their vegetables are tasty. ☺️🙏 [Image description: slide 1 is of a bountiful harvest of root vegetables and leafy greens, which are fresh and vibrant in colour, as they arrive at the Moss Park Market ready for distribution. Slide 2 is of a large batch of fresh white radishes harvested from the Toronto Metropolitan University’s urban farm sitting in a black plastic crate.] — #urbanfarm #nonprofits #radishes #rootvegetables #growingfood
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Queer Wellness is Year-round 📆🗓 A week & a Queer Wellness is Year-round 📆🗓 A week & a bit ago, we were so humbled to see the community together outside of the Moss Park Market at the Queer Wellness Festival! We had more than a few friends and community partners come together to bring the shine to this gathering. Saying we are grateful to share the space is hardly enough. 🙏 Thank you to everyone who came out and everyone who contributed in any capacity. — 📣 We hope to host more collaborative events like this in the near future. Updates are coming soon for more fun with our community friends! 📣 — All photos in this set were captured by one of the founders of Building Roots, @lisa.a.kates 📸 — [ Image description: Every slide in this collection is a portrait of a happy and engaged human in attendance of or performing at the Queer Wellness Festival. Please see the ALT text for this post for the individual image descriptions. ] — #nonprofits #prideart #communitylove #torontoevents
💐🎉Summer Saturdays Are Back 🎉💐 Weekly 💐🎉Summer Saturdays Are Back 🎉💐 Weekly from 11AM - 4PM on, well, Saturdays you will be able catch us in the park space beside the Moss Park Market. A little toned down from last year, we hope to offer more of the community-centric activities and have some fun available for the young ones. 🧸 The Moss Park Market is located at 260 Queen St. E. - roughly one block west of parliament on Queen St. E. Be sure to stop by and say hi ! 👋 DM us or Email us at info@BuildingRoots.ca with any questions or to learn more about us!🙏☺️ — [Image description: Slide 1: A crafty themed graphic frames the centred blue text and blue backdrop with some “crumpled paper” styled borders. The text reads “Summer Saturdays” Slide 2: Using the same crafty style as previous, this slide outlines the accessibility details for the event and has a map showing where to find the Moss Park Market. Slide 3: This final graphic uses the same down-to-earth editing style but features some fun light-hearted illustrations of books, sports equipment and other leisure items.] — #summersaturday #nonprofits #torontoevents #kidsactivity #communitylove
📣➡️ We Are Hiring ➡️ 📣 Full-Time Co 📣➡️ We Are Hiring ➡️ 📣 Full-Time Communications Manager for 40hrs/week at $25/hr. We are seeking an independently-driven candidate who is looking to be an integral member of our team while reinforcing the presence of Building Roots and it's programming. This position requires timely accountability for daily duties alongside the ability to clearly and effectively communicate. If you didn't know, we deliver programming in food security, urban farming, community leadership and many other initiatives in Moss Park & neighbouring communities. Please visit our website for more information on what we do, or, take a scroll through one of our feeds!🧑‍💻 This position is remote with some travelling required for on-site media capture as well as in-person meetings. ⚠️⚠️Apply through the link in bio or email us directly at info@buildingroots.ca with your cover letter & resume.⚠️⚠️ -- Building Roots recognizes and values the unique perspective of people with lived experiences. These life experiences themselves bring diverse & supportive perspectives to the skills and qualifications above. We encourage any applicants to share experiences which they feel would be relevant to the successful execution of this role. -- [Image description: Slide 1: At the Ashbridge Estate Urban Farm, two humans sit at opposite sides of a planter while smiling at each-other and talking. It is a sunny day out and you can see the beginnings of delicious-looking produce. Overtop is a graphic designed to look like an Iphone Notification Labelled " We're Hiring" and outlining the details included in this post (hours & pay). Slide 2: A screencapture of the job posting on our website. To read the posting in full or download a PDF of the job description - please visit the first link in our LinkTree (Link in bio). Slide 3: Same as previous. To read the posting in full or download a PDF of the job description - please visit the first link in our LinkTree (Link in bio). Slide 4: Same as previous. To read the posting in full or download a PDF of the job description - please visit the first link in our LinkTree (Link in bio).] -- #torontojobs #nonprofits #communitylove #jobseekers
It's Indigenous People's Day. 🌱 On this day, u It's Indigenous People's Day. 🌱 On this day, uplift & engage with indigenous voices as we expand our perspectives & knowledge. As you reflect, we suggest you take this time to support traditional knowledge keepers, Indigenous-led non-profits and Indigenous creators of all kinds. 🙏 -- [Image description: Slide 1: A bright orange graphic with hand-drawn flowers adorning the edges of the backdrop in warm summer colours. The flattened text for this graphic can be found in the ALT TEXT. Slide 2: A bright orange graphic with hand-drawn flowers like the last slide featuring non-profit organizations in Toronto. The organizations included are: Toronto Indigenous Harm Reduction, Native Child & Family Services of Toronto, The Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, The Native Women's Resource Centre of Toronto & the Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre. Slide 3: Is a feature for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. with a direct link to their reports page at the url: https://nctr.ca/records/reports/ Slide 4: A flattened text graphic using the same unique hand-drawn style on an orange backdrop with features an land acknowledgement, please see the ALT TEXT for this slide for the full statement.] — #everychildmatters #nonprofits #communitylove #indigenouspeoplesday
Sharing fun can come in many different forms 🪁🌞 Our friends at @grandmotherswithafrica dropped by just in time with some toy donations to share! These will be used for giveaway at our many summer Saturday events this year and other capacities of support. In a way, Building Roots is able to do what we do successfully because of the variety of supports we receive such as this.🙏 If you or anyone you know thinks you may want to share some supplies, don’t be afraid to reach out here or at info@buildingroots.ca. — [Image description: Slide1: Building Roots team members, Amy & Mac, stand outside of the Moss Park Market on a sunny day with the toy donations. Mac holds a bright yellow bike & Amy is holding a pink hula hoop. Slide 2: the large pile of toys for donation are set up for a photo in a bright sunny area beside the Moss Park Market as well. Everything from dolls to ball games are playfully bursting out of the box. Slide 3: Similar to the lighting and location of the last two slides, 2 members of the Grandmothers Partnering with Africa team stand with their toys collected for donation.] — #communitylove #toydrive #nonprofits #toysfortots #sharingiscaring❤️
Announcing our line-up for this weekend! 💐🙏 Announcing our line-up for this weekend! 💐🙏 These are the incredible artists and performers who are scheduled for what is looking like a sunshine-filled day at the Moss Park Market Queer Wellness Festival. Scroll down for the full day's schedule too and plan your visit! Featured Performers: Live Band: Che (@pure.che) – vocalist / songwriter / bassist Performing with drummer Shiloh (@shilohocean) and keyboardist Kai (@ka.isamu) Spoken Word Performance: Rochelle Ellar (@remainingrochelle) Ballroom Demonstration, category: All American: Mother Dainty Poseida (@official_skinnyboix) - Dustin Space (@dustin.space) – DJ set Full Schedule: 11:00am - Opening Ceremonies, Acknowledgements and Blessings 11:30-11:50am - Rochelle Ellar - spoken word 11:50am - Lunch served 11:50am-12:15pm - Che - live musical performance 12:15-12:30pm - Rochelle Ellar - spoken word artist 12:30-1:00pm - Che - live musical performance 1:00-1:45pm - Artists’ Panel 1:50-2:30pm - Agency Panel 2:30-3:15pm - Mother Dainty Poseida, Ballroom demonstration – category: All American 3:15-3:30pm - Xica Xica, Vocal performance 3:30-4:00pm - Dustin Space, DJ set — [Image description: A text-dense poster with highlights of pride-coloured banners. All of the updated flag colours are included! Centred on the poster is the event title, details & all of the artists names which were included in this post.] — #nonprofits #torontoevents #pride2022 #wellnessevent #communitylove
Welcome some wellness in the community with us thi Welcome some wellness in the community with us this weekend! 💐 A few of our friends are collaborating for our first event of the year at the Moss Park Market and we would love to see you there.☺️ Live music, local vendors, wellness info & more will be popping off from 11AM - 4PM. We hope to have a schedule and some more info for you soon! 🙏 — The Moss Park Market is located at 260 Queen St. E. Which is one block east of Queen St. E. & Sherbourne St. Please contact us via DMs or through info@buildingroots.ca for any questions/concerns. We encourage those who would like to request accessibility tools of any sort to reach out and we will do our best to support. — [Image description: A text dense poster with highlights of pride coloured banners. All of the updated flag colours included! Centred on the poster is the event title, details & activities.] — #nonprofits #wellnesslife #pride2022 #communitylove #torontoevents
We’re not the only ones Building some new Roots We’re not the only ones Building some new Roots 😉😇 Root vegetables are starting to come into harvest season and thanks to many helping hands across the community we are able to supply fresh, nutritious produce such as this at the Moss Park Market on a weekly basis. A big shoutout to our friends at the Toronto Metropolitan University’s rooftop Urban farm (@ruurbanfarm) for these lush vegetables. They’ve been a partner of ours for a while now and their enthusiasm is just as exciting as their vegetables are tasty. ☺️🙏 [Image description: slide 1 is of a bountiful harvest of root vegetables and leafy greens, which are fresh and vibrant in colour, as they arrive at the Moss Park Market ready for distribution. Slide 2 is of a large batch of fresh white radishes harvested from the Toronto Metropolitan University’s urban farm sitting in a black plastic crate.] — #urbanfarm #nonprofits #radishes #rootvegetables #growingfood
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