This February, NC is marking Black History Month in Canada with a series of meaningful events that celebrate Black culture, lived experiences and resilience. Through workshops and learning opportunities open to students and employees, the College is creating space for reflection, creativity and connection.
Cassandra Muileboom.
As part of this lineup, students and employees are invited to attend ‘Words that Heal,’ a dynamic slam poetry workshop taking place on February 17 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake (Room N018).
Open to all members of the NC community, the workshop will be facilitated by Cassandra Muileboom, a writer, speaker and qualifying clinical psychoanalyst with a passion for poetry and its role in supporting mental health and wellness.
“This kind of writing continues to save my mental health because it serves as an outlet for the stress and overwhelm of this world,” Muileboom said of her poetry.
Guided by Muileboom, participants will take part in three playful, movement-focused activities designed to help craft therapeutic poems:
- A Poem for Self-Healing: Participants will move through a series of physical warm-ups and expressive exercises to connect with their inner voice, exploring emotions through words and movement while creating a poem that supports self-acceptance.
- A Poem for a Friend: Through dynamic group activities, participants will collaborate and share ideas, crafting a meaningful piece that offers support and encouragement to someone special in their lives.
- A Poem for the World: Using energetic prompts and movement-based expression, participants will explore their hopes and dreams for a better world, channeling their passion into a poem designed to resonate beyond themselves.
This workshop celebrates the playful nature of slam poetry, emphasizing connection, spontaneity, and self-expression. Participants will leave feeling energized, more connected to themselves and others, and confident in their ability to create.
Whether you’re an experienced writer or exploring poetry for the first time, the session will offer a supportive, non-judgmental space to reflect, create and discover the healing power of words.
Registration closes on February 13 at 4 p.m. To register click here.
To learn more about NC’s Black History Month events and celebrations, read the InsideNC article here.
To learn more about Black History Month and explore other important Days and Months of Significance throughout the year, visit EDI’s new Days of Significance calendar.
