High Notes, Clear Minds

About the Workshop

As part of Black Mental Health Week, High Notes, Clear Minds invites Black community members in Toronto to gather for an interactive, culturally grounded cannabis education workshop rooted in Hip Hop.

The High Notes, Clear Minds workshop is a 90-minute, interactive, dialogue-based session designed for groups of 10–25 participants.

• Grounding in history, culture, and community context
• Understanding the science of cannabis
• Exploring harm and risk reduction strategies
• Building practical tools for informed and healthier decision-making
• Engaging community reflection and action

Hip Hop is used as both an educational framework and healing practice, meeting people where they are through rhythm, storytelling, and collective dialogue.

Meet our Facilitator:

Honoré, is a transcendent soul born in Thomazeau, Haiti, and nurtured in the serene landscapes of Ontario, Canada. As a Fine Artist, Art Teacher, Mentor, & Mental Health advocate, his journey embodies the power of identity and in the tapestry of his life, Honoré finds strength in his Haitian roots, reminding us all of the extraordinary resilience within us, even in the face of adversity.

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Who Is This For?

This workshop is open to Black community members (16+) who want:

• A non-judgmental space to talk honestly about cannabis
• Culturally relevant, evidence-informed information
• Community connection rooted in care, respect, and empowerment

Looking Ahead

Over this year, we will host nine community workshops in cities including Toronto, Ottawa, Windsor, Peel, Hamilton, Vaughan, London, Sudbury, and Durham.

High Notes, Clear Minds is a project led by The Institute for Sustainable Health and Social Impact (ISHSI), in partnership with Hip Hop Healing (HHH), Kopius Records and funded by Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) Social Impact Fund.