Upcoming Events

At the Creative Community Impact Association (CCIA), we host events for artists, educators, mission-driven creatives, and those working at the intersection of art and social justice. Our workshops and gatherings focus on community building, resource sharing, and skill development, providing participants with the tools and networks they need to make meaningful change in their communities.

Currently, our in-person workshops are held within the Halifax Regional Municipality. We are expanding our reach through virtual events and planning small gatherings in other communities across Canada, broadening access while maintaining the intimate, community-focused experience that makes our events meaningful.

We design our events to be warm, approachable, and accessible. Our events are free, pay-what-you-can, or have a set ticket price with a number of complimentary spots reserved for underrepresented or historically marginalized groups.

Each gathering is an opportunity to connect, learn, and grow in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Queer Art as Pedagogy: Creative Practice for Justice and Community | FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

Facilitator: Karlee Campbell
Date/Time: Thurs. Dec 4th | 7:00 - 8:00 PM AST (6:00 - 7:00 PM ET)
Location: Virtual Workshop (Google Meet)
Suitable for: Adults | Registration: required | Capacity: 15 participants
(Space is limited to keep the session interactive and community-centered)
Register: Closed

This virtual workshop invites artists, educators, cultural workers, and
creative, mission-driven people from across Canada to explore poetry
as a tool for learning, connection, and collective imagination.

Together, we’ll approach art not just as self-expression, but as a way of
thinking, reflecting, and growing in community. It is a practice that can
help us envision a more just, caring, and inclusive worlds.

Rooted in the belief that art can be both personal and connected to the world around us, we’ll use poetry, world-building, and gentle writing prompts to explore how queer creativity can open space for care, justice, and collective transformation.

Who This Is For

This workshop centres 2SLGBTQIA+ voices, experiences, and creative ways of knowing, and warmly welcomes allies who want to learn, imagine, and create in community.

No prior poetry experience is required. This is a soft, intentional space for curiosity, reflection, and shared creativity.

Accessibility & Participation Notes

Free to attend
Live auto-captions available
You are welcome to keep your camera on or off
Gentle, 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming space
Participate however feels right for you: writing, resting, reflecting, or sharing

Optional Donation: This event is free, and we’re so happy to have you with us. If you’re able to contribute, your donation helps us keep offering community programs at no cost. We are a federally incorporated nonprofit (not a charity), so we’re not able to provide tax receipts, but your support goes directly back into the work.

Imagining a Better World Workshop with the Creative Community Impact Association (CCIA).

Winter Workshop Season Is Coming Soon!

We’re excited to share a season of creative learning, reflection, and connection.

Registration will open soon. Check back for updates or join our mailing list to be notified as soon as spots are available.

Imagining a Better World: Creating & Connecting | FREE WORKSHOP

Facilitator: Meghan Weber | Assistant: Jacquelyn Miccolis

Date/Time: Sat. Jan 10th | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Kjipuktuk (Halifax) | Open Book Coffee

Address: 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9

Suitable for: Adults | Registration: required | Capacity: 10 participants
Register: Opens: Monday, Dec 8th

Art can be a powerful tool for reflection, learning, and inspiring change.

In this in-person workshop, participants will explore creative practice as

a means to engage with social justice and personal growth.

Join professional photographer and mindfulness facilitator, Meghan Weber,

for a session that begins with a brief guided Loving-Kindness meditation before moving into hands-on vision board making. Using art as a tool for connection, reflection, and social awareness, we will explore how rest, self-compassion, and creativity can fuel personal growth and collective action. Together, we will imagine and shape a kinder, more just world.

This workshop is ideal for adults interested in creativity, social awareness, and personal reflection. No art experience is needed, and all supplies are provided. Optional: Participants are welcome to bring personal items, such as mementos or favorite craft supplies, to help personalize their creations.

About the Facilitator: Meghan is a professional photographer with 20 years of experience and leads mindful photography retreats. She combines creativity and reflection to help participants reconnect with their artistic energy and explore personal growth. Learn more.

Past Events