This Way Up Collective

We're gonna need some help pulling off our 3rd annual Juneteenth Cookout!

We'll be hosting it at Dufferin Grove park on June 17th from 2-6pm. We're looking for volunteers to help with a variety of tasks - driving, setting up, grill support, etc.

There are various roles and shifts available! Click the link in our bio to sign up!

See you soon,
This Way Up Collective 💜💛

Last Sunday (June 26th) we had the opportunity to work with the Newcomer Youth Leadership Development program ran by the YMCA ( .nyld )!

They had a Pride event, and we contributed by running a cookie decorating workshop. We got to meet so many children and youth, and have conversations about all sorts of things - identity, what "q***rness" means to them, and what sort of stuff is going on in their day to day lives ☺️

Here are some pictures of the yummy cookie creations! 😋

Ellesmere Constantine is a performer who is apart of the Ballroom Community since 2019. Since his debut to the scene he's had the opportunity and pleasure to perform and showcase his talents with Pride Toronto, The House of Monroe and at U of T.
Catch our teammate Ellesmere performing tomorrow at our Juneteenth Cookout ⚡️

Shay is a seasoned vocalist and songwriter. Originally from Trinidad & Tobago, she now resides in Toronto. She has graced the stage with the likes of Measha Brueggergosman, Jully Black, and many other artist in and out of the Gospel genre.

She is not to be labelled or boxed into any genre (Gospel, RnB, African Folk songs, etc), as her vocals blends beautifully with any song that needs to be sung and she does it with every fibre of her heart and soul.
Ah any song that needs to be sung and she does it with every fibre of her heart and soul.
Shay performed last year at our Juneteenth Cookout, and we're excited to announce that she will be performing again!! Come out and listen to her amazing voice this Saturday at our Juneteenth Cookout 🎤