Offerings
At the Creative Community Impact Association, we believe meaningful change begins when people come together with intention, openness, and respect.
We partner with organizations and communities to strengthen teams, foster inclusion, and create spaces where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.
Together, we are not only envisioning a more just and connected world. We are making it a reality.
Our Commitment
Our mission goes beyond service delivery. Every dollar you invest helps us:
Expand access to underserved
communities
Develop free and low-cost
programming
Build a movement for lasting
social change
Workshops
We offer mission-driven workshops designed to support team wellness, creativity, and equity in the workplace.
Our workshops for businesses, organizations, and public sector teams strengthen connection through arts-based collaboration and hands-on DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) training.
These engaging, on-site experiences help improve communication, reduce stress, and foster a deeper sense of inclusion and belonging. All sessions are led by experienced facilitators who bring the full experience to your location.
Please note: A travel fee applies for bookings outside the Halifax Regional Municipality.
What’s Included:
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All Materials Provided
No need to purchase supplies, we provide everything your team will need.
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Professional Facilitation
We manage pre-session planning, on-site setup and cleanup, and guided facilitation so your team can fully engage
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Tailored for Your Team
Whether you’re a small team or a large organization, each workshop is customized to fit your goals, schedule, and group size.
Options
Creative Connections
Team-Building Workshop
Creative Connections Workshop offers a unique blend of collaboration and individual creativity designed to build trust and reduce stress within teams.
Participants engage in collaborative challenges followed by a gently guided, low-pressure solo watercolor painting session. This balance nurtures communication, mindfulness, and shared growth in a relaxed and inspiring environment.
Workshop Focus:
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Team Synergy: Enhance communication and cultivate a shared vision through collective art-making
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Creative Problem-Solving: Embrace flexibility and experimentation inspired by the unpredictability of watercolor
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Stress Relief & Mindfulness: Experience the calming, meditative benefits of painting to promote emotional balance
This workshop is ideal for groups seeking to deepen relationships and nurture creativity while supporting well-being. Participants leave with meaningful artwork representing their shared experience.
Artivism for Impact
Team-Building Workshop
Artivism for Impact invites your team to engage in creative activism by co-creating a mixed-media artwork focused on a social issue important to your organization.
Through this hands-on experience, participants connect with shared values and use art as a catalyst for awareness, dialogue, and action.
Workshop Focus:
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Collaborative Creative Activism: Build a mixed-media piece reflecting your team’s commitment to a cause such as equity, sustainability, mental health, or other community priorities
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Art as a Catalyst: Inspire conversations and motivate action through creative expression
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Strengthening Team Unity: Foster collaboration and connection through a purposeful, collective art-making process
Participants may take home individual panels or combine them into a mural displayed in your space. This becomes a lasting symbol of your organization’s values and impact.
Creating Space
DEIA Training Workshop
Creating Space explores diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility through a thoughtful, hands-on experience.
This session provides a supportive environment for open dialogue, collaborative learning, and reflection on the values that shape inclusive workplaces and communities. Whether your group is new to DEIA or seeking to strengthen existing efforts, the workshop meets you where you are.
Workshop Focus:
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Key Concepts and Impact: Explore core DEIA principles and their influence on organizational culture
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Fostering Inclusion: Discover ways to cultivate a more equitable and welcoming environment
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Skill Building: Develop communication skills and practice everyday allyship
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Strategic Integration: Co-create actionable steps to embed DEIA into daily operations
Through practical tools and meaningful engagement, Creating Space empowers your team to build more inclusive and supportive spaces for all.
Speaking
Engagements
CCIA's Executive Director, Jacquelyn Miccolis is available for keynotes, panels, and campus talks. With a storytelling-forward approach rooted in lived experience, her talks blend humor, heart, and practical insight, leaving audiences energized and ready to lead change in their communities and organizations.
Each talk can be customized to suit your audience and event goals.
Popular Topics Include:
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The Power of Creativity: A Catalyst for Change
How creativity fuels resilience, innovation, and social impact, for everyone, not just artists.
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Inclusive Leadership: Building Empowered, Diverse Teams
Leading with empathy and inclusion to create cultures of belonging and shared purpose.
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Designing for All: Accessibility as Innovation
Rethinking accessibility as a tool for better outcomes and deeper collaboration.
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Community Building for Lasting Impact
Strategies for building authentic connections across diverse communities to foster long-term growth.
Pricing &
Accessibility
As a nonprofit, we thoughtfully price our programs to reflect the true costs of materials, preparation, and facilitation. Each offering requires care, time, and skilled labor. Your support not only sustains this vital work and ensures fair compensation, it also helps us extend access to underserved communities.
If your organization is working with limited resources, particularly grassroots, or community-based groups, we welcome a conversation. While we are not able to offer free services at this time, we are happy to explore flexible options or partnership possibilities when available.
Start Here
Interested in working with us?
To book a workshop, schedule a speaking engagement, or explore a custom collaboration, please fill out the form below. A member of our team will respond within two business days.