Upcoming Events + Our Groups

Take a look at some of the events and citizen-led groups that are happening in your community below! We encourage you to come out to an event and start connecting!

June 2023

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6:00 p.m.

Building Connections: Youth Group

6:00 p.m.

Engage with the Food Forest: Bath Tub

8:30 a.m.

ABCD Symposium 2023

2:00 p.m.

A Place To Be: In Person

11:00 a.m.

A Place To Be: Walking Group

6:00 p.m.

Diamond Dots

2:00 p.m.

Arts Space

11:00 a.m.

A Place To Be: Walking Group

1:00 p.m.

Rainbow Roots

6:00 p.m.

Building Connections: Youth Group

1:00 p.m.

Native Tradition with Gina

2:00 p.m.

A Place To Be: In Person

+2 more

11:00 a.m.

A Place To Be: Walking Group

12:00 p.m.

Positively Grieving

11:00 a.m.

Random Acts of Kindness Group

2:00 p.m.

Diamond Dots

2:00 p.m.

A Place To Be: In Person

11:00 a.m.

A Place To Be: Walking Group

+2 more

1:00 p.m.

Rainbow Roots

+1 more

6:00 p.m.

Building Connections: Youth Group

2:00 p.m.

A Place To Be: In Person

+1 more

11:00 a.m.

A Place To Be: Walking Group

2:00 p.m.

A Place To Be: In Person

1:00 p.m.

Rainbow Roots

+1 more

Introducing April's episode:

We had a lovely conversation with Lindsay from Spotlight on Brant Book Club for this month's Belonging Brant podcast. For book talk, community conversation, and how to get involved, check out the full podcast on Simplecast

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Tune in every month for different guests and topics. Know someone in your community who is making change? Let us know!

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Arts Space

Come out and express yourself through drawing, colouring, painting, or writing! All supplies provided.

Building Connections Youth Group

Youth ages 14-29 are welcome to join this action-focused, youth-led, community group!
The group meets bi-weekly at the Brantford Public Library.

Brantford/Brant County Photo Club

Are you passionate about photography? All skill levels are welcome. Check out the Facebook group to join in-person for meet ups.

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Next Burford Connects meeting TBA. Share your passion for Burford's future!

Diamond Dot

New and experienced diamond dotters both welcome to join in! Create beautiful, shimmering pieces of art, while connecting with others. Join the event on Facebook to keep up to date with times: https://fb.me/e/EyzhV4PE

Check out this article written by Brant Beacon:
https://www.brantbeacon.ca/discovering-diamond-dot-painting/?fbclid=IwAR1mz0BSfISzgBWzWLRkGr_1mnZ8KSPKSaDxqZiE6_W6G3nzrWfmvPCLOPE

Elders Legacy Project

Calling all creators to capture the stories of elders across Brantford, Brant County, and Six Nations! Interested? Let us know!

Engage with the Food Forest

Join the Brantford Food Forest for monthly meet ups to utilize all the amazing things growing in the forest. Food Forest will partner with local business to help you explore all the things you can do with plants!
The first one will be on March 28th at 6pm at Our Kitchen, where they will teach canning. Please register as space is limited. Please register at belongingbrant.com under events.
For ages 12 and up!
Bring your own apron!

Jane's Walk Festival 2023

Check out the Jane's Walk Brantford Facebook page for up-to-date information on all the walks in our communities!

Kindness Card Project

This project is reducing loneliness by sending kindness cards! Join in by emailing: kindnesscardproject@gmail.com

Kind Cooks in the Kitchen

This is a new group starting with Ana. She is passionate about connecting with folks through cooking! First meet up is June 15 at Sydenham Heritage United Church! Register now to save your spot!

Let's Talk About it Ontario - Anti-bulling Support Group

This is a group where people who are a target of a bully or have been bullied talk to each other and support each other. This is not a crisis site!

Native Tradition with Gina

Running the second Wednesday of every month from 1:00-3:00PM at the Brantford Public Library. Gina will be sharing teachings and how to make different traditional Indigenous items like medicine bags, dream catchers, rattles, headdresses, ,moccasins and more!

Pen Pal Group

Join in now and be connected to your very own pen pal in Brantford or Brant County! Fill out the form with your information and learn more about the guidelines.

Paris Ontario Residents for Community Harmony (PORCH)

This a new formed group that is action based for creating a stronger Paris community! Lots has happened since the first meeting! The next meet up is March 16th a St James Paris!

Positively Grieving - A Peer Support Group

Are you struggling with grief and loss?
Come out and join this in-person, peer-led support group. It's a safe and empathetic space for healing.
Meet Sandy every month from 12:00-3:00PM at the Brantford Public Library.

Protecting the Butterfly Species

Join local butterfly ranger Erica Walker in protecting the butterfly species! Join the Facebook group for more information.

Rainbow Roots

Rainbow Roots is a space for 2SLGBTQ+ families to gather and build a sense of community. This is a space where all queer families are welcome, no matter the age of your children.

Random Act of Kindness Group

Spread some kindness in your community! Join us for different pop-ups, locations and types of kindness. Interested? Contact us!

Spotlight on Brant Book Club

Attention fellow book worms! Meeting on a bi-monthly basis, and highlighting small local businesses! Join us on Facebook!

Salon ARC (Art Reconnecting Community)

ViBrant ARC presents the ARC Salon Series.
What is a salon? A gathering of curious people, exploring artful ideas, nurturing culture and encouraging conversation! This is a free event brought to you by ViBrant ARC.

Therapeutic Horticulture

Join this group for a space to relax, refresh and grow! No experience or commitments necessary. Send a message to sarahwhittam@hotmail.com for more information.

Unique Eats

Whether you're gluten intolerant or interested in alternative cooking, Adam is here to show you the way with the new gluten-free cooking group Unique Eats! The first gathering will be a muffin baking extravaganza! Register online as there is limited availability.

Vibrant ARC

Join ViBrant ARC as it discusses how to bring more art into community! There's so much going on from art murals, free little art galleries, salons, art drop ins, and more!

Upcoming Events + Our Groups

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