Thank you to everyone who took the time to come out to Chroma’s Grand Opening at our new location on Carmarthen Street! We are so grateful for the amazing turnout and the beautiful display of community spirit. The event started off with delicious food made by Sam Del Duca and live music performed by DillContinue reading “Celebrating Growth, Community, and Chroma’s New Location!”
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🌈 Chroma’s Rainbow Entrepreneurship Program Kick-Off Event!
Chroma NB is launching something big in partnership with Envision Saint John and Fusion Saint John, and we want you to be part of it! Join us on February 19th for the official kick-off event of the Rainbow Entrepreneurship Program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to support and empower 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs, self-employed artists, and creatives inContinue reading “🌈 Chroma’s Rainbow Entrepreneurship Program Kick-Off Event!”
Press Release – Fostering Inclusive Schools for 2SLGBTQIA+ Students: Statement from Chroma NB on the Government of New Brunswick’s Changes to Policy 713
All students deserve to feel included at school and to learn in an environment that is affirming and safe. For over a year, this was not the case for 2SLGBTQIA+ students in New Brunswick due to the previous government’s rollback of inclusive education guidelines in Policy 713. The changes removed protections for trans and genderContinue reading “Press Release – Fostering Inclusive Schools for 2SLGBTQIA+ Students: Statement from Chroma NB on the Government of New Brunswick’s Changes to Policy 713”
A Call for Accountability: Canada Post’s Distribution of Harmful Anti-Trans Flyers
*A statement from our Executive Director, Alex Ash: “The spreading of disinformation is unfortunately so commonplace in the current socio-political climate. The organization that sent these out has been flagged as a hate group by the Canadian Anti-Hate Network, a federally funded organization. My hope is that people who see this question the message andContinue reading “A Call for Accountability: Canada Post’s Distribution of Harmful Anti-Trans Flyers”
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
Written by Ty Lagace, BA, BSW Candidate Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 is May 6th to 12th and themed to promote healing through compassion. This annual event aims to promote and celebrate the importance of mental health and building connections with others. Chroma NB reached out to Nat Young, a Master of Psychology Student andContinue reading “Mental Health Awareness Week 2024”
Chroma’s Letter to Minister Bill Hogan
Dear community: Chroma has recently sent a letter to Minister Bill Hogan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, expressing its interest in Policy 713, which is currently under review by the ministry. In our letter, we have respectfully requested to participate in the policy review process. We firmly believe that diverse perspectives and collaborationContinue reading “Chroma’s Letter to Minister Bill Hogan”
Saying Goodbye to Two Board Members!
Chroma NB would like to take a moment to wish farewell to founding members Manjeet Toor and Nada Ratmi and thank them for graciously contributing to Chroma over the years as Treasurer and Marketing Director, respectively. We appreciate everything that they have done to advance our organization, and wish them all the best in theirContinue reading “Saying Goodbye to Two Board Members!”
Chroma Raises the Flag High on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
On May 17th, Chroma proudly raised the flag high to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. Joined by the Mayor of Saint John, Donna Reardon, Alex Ash, Chair of Chroma, Mariah Darling, Chroma’s Education Coordinator, and the inspiring high-school student Evie Robinson-Dyck, we stood united in the fight against discrimination and celebratedContinue reading “Chroma Raises the Flag High on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia”
Press Release: Chroma and Saint John Pride stand in solidarity with New Brunswick Teachers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9th, 2023 Download in English Download in French We stand firmly in solidarity with our New Brunswick Teachers. We stand with them while they continue to educate against hate and misinformation, as they strive for full inclusion of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community within schools. Last week teachers gathered to learn how toContinue reading “Press Release: Chroma and Saint John Pride stand in solidarity with New Brunswick Teachers”
Chroma Holiday Drop-In!
On Tuesday December 13th, Chroma was fortunate to have a warm and wonderful holiday drop-in party at the Nick Nicolle Community Centre operated by The ONE Change Inc. This building in the north end of our lovely city was the perfect venue for a festive drop in. The evening stared with our amazing and hard-workingContinue reading “Chroma Holiday Drop-In!”