DESTA Black Community Network

We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 DESTA Scholarship Fund! 🎓 Congratulations to Jaiden Medford, Denise Brown, Dominik Emalieu de Kadji, Jessica Williams-Daley, and Anyssa Ranetkins! Join us in celebrating our recipients and wishing them success on their academic journeys! The 2024 DESTA Scholarship Fund was made possible through the generous support and funding from the R. Howard Webster Foundation. #desta #dareeverysoultoachieve #destascholarshipfund #scholarships #montreal #montrealblackcommunity #blackleadership

Join us for "How to nail the interview and how to keep the job once you have it?" with Chesline Pierre-Paul! Often you manage to get your foot in the door, but then find yourself repeating some version of what's already on your resume and don't really know what else to add. We'll help you come up with the most innovative, memorable, and competitive interview. We'll explore how to find your groove after the official job offer and contract-signing. Mark your calendars for September 18, 2024 from 6-PM via Zoom. Participation is FREE, and advanced registration is required. 💡Reserve your spot on Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/eGwfnGfK #desta #dareeverysoultoachieve #nontraditionaljobs #jobs #jobopportunities #freeworkshop #montreal #montrealworkshops #employability

Free workshop alert! Don't miss "How to apply to the best and most nontraditional job you've ever had?" with Chesline Pierre-Paul! Copy-pasting the same resume left and right and sending out boilerplate cover letters just won't cut it. We'll go into the practical science of putting together the most competitive resumes and cover letters possible and how to leverage this process to prepare you for the interview itself. Find out what to do when you're hitting a bit of a lull and aren't getting the (immediate) responses you hoped for; aka what to do and how to pivot when some of your strategies aren't working as much as you hoped. Join us on September 11, 2024 from 6-8PM EST via Zoom. 💡Register now: https://lnkd.in/eGwfnGfK #desta #dareeverysoultoachieve #nontraditionaljobs #jobs #jobopportunities #freeworkshop #montreal #montrealworkshops #employability

DESTA is proud to launch our Community Pantry and free Monthly Food Workshops! Located in front of DESTA’s office, in Little Burgundy, the pantry builds upon our existing partnerships with Black-owned farms, cooperatives, and restaurants to provide the community with a steady stream of fresh, healthy foods. It will hold a mixture of donated foods – monthly dry meal packages from our incubator chefs, dry goods, and fresh produce – from restaurants, Sankofa Farming Cooperative, and partnering Black-owned farms. The Community Pantry program will be accompanied by monthly free cooking workshops provided by DESTA Incubator chef, and owner of XSPENCIVE Cuisine, Jamal Spence. Chef Jamal will use pantry items to create healthy meals, and share culinary skills and techniques. The first workshop will explore seasonal foods with an interactive demonstration on how to prepare nutrient-rich salads including watercress, arugula, spinach, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, apples, cucumber, melons, herbs, and mushrooms. 📍Join us on September 9, 2024 from 12-2PM at DESTA — 1950 Rue Saint-Antoine O, Montréal, QC H3J 1A5 📢 The Food Pantry will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis 💡Advanced registration is required for our workshop! Limited seats are available— act fast and reserve your spot on Eventbrite! 🔗Register at: https://lnkd.in/gwdvU98p #desta #dareeverysoultoachieve #destafood #communityfoodpantry #foodworkshop #freeworkshop #montrealworkshop #montreal

Join us for “Which High-Paying Nontraditional Jobs Have Your Name on Them?” with Chesline Pierre-Paul! We'll help you come up with an inexhaustible list of amazing high-paying remote jobs you've probably never heard of. We'll go into the job-hunting strategies to find the best jobs ever, week after week. Learn how how to transfer your skill set into a possibly completely new type of roles and different shifts in mindset to make sure you don't undersell your skills when the time comes. This workshop will take place on September 4th from 6-8PM EST via Zoom. 🔗Register for FREE and reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/eGwfnGfK #desta #dareeverysoultoachieve #nontraditionaljobs #jobs #jobopportunities #freeworkshop #montreal #montrealworkshops #employability

Are you looking to explore nontraditional career paths? Do you want to find new employment opportunities? Don’t miss our Workshop Series on Navigating Nontraditional Job Paths with Chesline Pierre-Paul! Our 3-part workshop series will examine nontraditional job options, job-hunting strategies, the practical science of putting together the most competitive resumes and cover letters, and the best methods to securing a job. Participation is FREE and workshops will take place online via Zoom. Mark your calendars and join us for: ➡️ What high-paying nontraditional jobs have got your name on them? 📅 September 4th - 6-8PM EST ➡️ How to apply to the best and most nontraditional job you've ever had? 📅 September 11th - 6-8PM EST ➡️ How to nail the interview and how to keep the job once you have it? 📅 September 18th - 6-8PM EST 💡Register now reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/eGwfnGfK #desta #dareeverysoultoachieve #nontraditionaljobs #jobs #jobopportunities #freeworkshop #montreal #montrealworkshops #employability

Arts Grant Writing may seem like a difficult task, but knowing the best tips and tricks can help you maximize your chances. Find out more at our 2-part Arts Grant Writing Workshop with with Sendy-Loo Emmanuel of WECAN! Join us on Zoom on August 27th & August 28th from 6-8 PM. Participation is FREE and artists from all disciplines are welcomed! 💡Register now: https://lnkd.in/gmRd782R #desta #dareeverysoultoachieve #grantwriting #grantwritingworkshop #artsgrant #artistgrant #funding #freeworkshop #montreal #montrealworkshop

Calling all artists! Don’t miss our 2-part Arts Grant Writing Workshop with Sendy-Loo Emmanuel of WECAN! Sendy-Loo Emmanuel is an accomplished artist, cultural worker, and entrepreneur who seamlessly blends visual art and dance in her work, creating a unique approach that integrates art and movement. Currently pursuing a PhD in communication, she also holds a diploma in graphic design, a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, and an MBA in management consulting. As the founder and Executive Director of the WECAN Organization, Sendy-Loo is dedicated to empowering the Afrodescendant artistic entrepreneurial community. Her organization focuses on ACCOMPANYING, INITIATING, DEVELOPING, PROFESSIONALIZING, and ENCOURAGING a wide range of artistic and cultural initiatives. With over 16 years of experience spanning finance, performing arts, and visual arts, Sendy-Loo brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her endeavors. She is also a certified management consultant and a member of the Ordre des administrateurs agréés, underscoring her commitment to professional excellence. Join us on Zoom on August 27th and August 28th from 6:00-8:00pm. Get the chance to learn all about project development and application strategies for federal and provincial arts grants. Artists from any discipline are welcomed! 💡Register for FREE on Eventbrite to save your spot: https://lnkd.in/gmRd782R #desta #dareeverysoultoachieve #grantwriting #grantwritingworkshop #artsgrant #artistgrant #funding #freeworkshop #montreal #montrealworkshop

DESTA invites you to participate in our Black Wellness Focus Group on Wednesday, August 21st, from 6:00-8:30pm! Join us at DESTA on 1950 Rue Saint-Antoine O. If you are a Black English-speaking Montrealer, we want to hear from you. Come share your thoughts on the wellness needs, challenges, interests, and goals within the community. For Black communities, addressing wellness needs is especially crucial due to the unique challenges they face. Systemic inequalities, discrimination, and limited access to resources often lead to heightened stress, poorer health outcomes, and reduced quality of life. By prioritizing wellness in these communities, we can foster resilience, enhance mental health, and empower individuals to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Don't miss this important conversation, enjoy food and refreshments, and get the chance to win a $50 gift card! 💡Register on Eventbrite to reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/grhrqsTF #desta #dareeverysoultoachieve #blackwellness #blackmentalhealth #blackmontrealcommunity #wellness #mentalhealth #montreal

Are you an artist looking for support in grant writing? Join our Arts Grant Writing Workshop with Sendy-Loo Emmanuel of WeCAN! This 2-part workshop will take place on Zoom on August 27th and August 28th from 6:00-8:00pm. The workshop will explore project development and application strategies for federal and provincial arts grants. Artists from any discipline are welcomed to attend. 💡Registration is FREE! Please reserve your spot on Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/gmRd782R #desta #dareeverysoultoachieve #grantwriting #grantwritingworkshop #artsgrant #artistgrant #funding #freeworkshop #montreal #montrealworkshop