Body and Soul is a series of interdisciplinary workshops is led by Dr. Norman Cornett, and features renowned jazz musicians and visual artists ranging from Branford Marsalis to Sue Adams. The series encourages creative thinking through an experiential approach to the arts. This alternative method includes listening to music and viewing art with unconventional techniques, writing reflections, and going on cultural excursions. Participants will also be given the opportunity to engage in discussions and sit down one-on-one with guest artists for a "dialogic" session about their creative vision. No background or previous knowledge in the arts is required.

Have you ever worried that someone you know - a friend, neighbour, co-worker or relative is experiencing abuse or violence?

Neighbours, Friends and Families is a public awareness campaign to help people recognize the warning signs of abuse so they can help someone close to them.

Have you ever worried that someone you know - a friend, neighbour, co-worker or relative is experiencing abuse or violence? Neighbours, Friends and Families is a public awareness campaign to help people recognize the warning signs of abuse so they can help someone close to them.

This will be a discussion based workshop where we will learn about how to recognize abuse, what resources are available in our community, and how to have the courage to support someone close to you who may be experiencing violence. Violence against women is a tough topic but is one that we need to tackle together. Working together we can end violence in our community.