Unpacking Durham: Whiteby

Published on October 12, 2021

Our “Unpacking Durham” series is here to spill the tea, data, knowledge and history behind the cities, towns and municipalities that make up Durham Region. Today, we’re unpacking Whitby aka “Whiteby”, by breaking down the geographical lingo, racial and gender-based data and uncensored histories of this land – land cared for by many Indigenous nations, and land that we as BIWOC navigate in the aftermath of settler colonialism […]

WOCDC X RMG: Submit Your Expression of Interest!

Published on June 14, 2021

Today, we’re excited to announce that we’re accepting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from all BIWoC in our community! We’re looking for 10 BIWoC to participate in this special photo shoot focused on showcasing their connections – and disconnections – to various spaces within Durham Region. […]

Bringing Our WOCDC X RMG Partnership to Life!

Published on June 1, 2021

RMG’s vision is for Durham Region to flourish through arts, culture, community connection and resilience. This is something that really resonates with us, and so, we couldn’t be more excited to be partnering with the RMG to create and present an exhibition this fall, inspired by our ongoing HUE photo series! […]

21 Questions with Allison Hector-Alexander

Published on April 23, 2021

This year, through our “Community Care Sunday” Instagram Live Series, we were able to jump into the virtual space with the intention of building connections and encouraging collaborations. Our main goal for this series was to bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the forefront – whether it was discussing personal lived […]

2020 Recap: Community Care Sunday Series

Published on December 14, 2020

This year, through our “Community Care Sunday” Instagram Live Series, we were able to jump into the virtual space with the intention of building connections and encouraging collaborations. Our main goal for this series was to bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the forefront – whether it was discussing personal lived […]

Cooking Up Curiosity in The Kitchen

Published on December 12, 2020

Solange playing in the background as the smells of ginger, turmeric and coconut fill the air with warm, goodness and comfort. Along with the sizzle of sweet plantain frying in the pan. Whether you were cooking in real time or simply watching, our workshop – (Plan)tain: Cooking up Curiosity in the Kitchen delved into the multifacetedness of […]

HUE Photo Series: Summer 2020

Published on November 9, 2020

We are beyond excited to finally share our summer 2020 HUE session! We were able to safely share space with nine womxn of colour from our community, over two days in August, in the natural beauty of the Heber Down Conservation Area. Known for its scenic views, Heber Downs is one of our local favourite spots.

HUE Photo Series: Winter 2019

Published on October 19, 2020

The second location for our HUE photo series session was the stunning Parkwood Estate in Oshawa! This National Historic Site faithfully preserves its art, architecture, gardens and more. If you would like to donate or volunteer, plan a visit, or book it as a venue, then be sure to visit their website for more information.

HUE Photo Series: Fall 2019

Published on October 14, 2020

Through our HUE (Honouring Unapologetic Expression) photo series, we aim to bring forth the various talents, interests and stories of women of colour living in or connected to Durham Region, Canada. This project allows us to not only build a community among womxn of colour, but also highlight the beauty of Durham Region and […]

Meet Our Founder – Brianna Nelson

Published on November 3, 2019

I’m Brianna Nelson and I am the Founder of WOCDC. In my personal life, I am a 23 year old black womxn who enjoys anime, food, creative writing, cats and music. In my professional life, I am a community builder, youth worker and youth engagement specialist. In getting to know WOCDC and the community we have developed within our team, I wanted to […]