Canadian #charity with a mission to help arts & entertainment professionals maintain their health, dignity & ability to work.https://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mwocj2hyom2cSeptember 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We honour those who died in the residential school system, Survivors, their families, and communities. We also reflect on the lasting impacts of residential schools and the ongoing journey of reconciliation.29 Sep 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwocj2hyom2chttps://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mwm6d32hwb25Some business expenses are tricky to understand and even trickier to track. Vehicle use, home office expenses, equipment depreciation... when you’re self-employed, keeping track of it all can get confusing. Chris James has some practical tips to help28 Sep 2026 20:40 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwm6d32hwb25https://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mweppvw5oc2rMeet Chris James (he/him) is a community educator, actor (ACTRA & Equity), and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of business management experience. He leads financial literacy workshops for students, artists, and small business owners, helping make financial concepts more accessible.25 Sep 2026 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mweppvw5oc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mwc6gyk5vq2rTake a moment for yourself. Take a slow breath. Let the sound of the crystal singing bowls wash over you. Breathe IN. Feel the sound. Breathe OUT. Let go of what you're carrying, just for this moment. This practice offers a glimpse into our upcoming workshop.24 Sep 2026 21:15 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwc6gyk5vq2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mwbwjtzhla2qYou can call this a full house of generosity 🎉 Thank you to @citticts for raising $4,000 for The AFC at this year's Swag Bingo Night during the Rendez-vous Conference. We are so grateful to everyone who bought a card, joined the fun, and helped support our work.24 Sep 2026 18:54 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwbwjtzhla2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mw7pmueuoc2cOn October 1, International Day of Older Persons, Dr. Samir Sinha will lead a conversation on The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives. This free event explores aging, health, technology, AI, and the evolving realities facing senior artists today.23 Sep 2026 21:45 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw7pmueuoc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mw575vn42q2kMeet your workshop facilitator Michaela Bekenn (she/they). Michaela is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Certified Music Therapist, and sound therapy practitioner. Photo credit: Rafi Scully22 Sep 2026 21:45 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw575vn42q2khttps://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mvqll27dah2bThe laughter from The Merry Wives of Windsor, the ambition of Macbeth, the daring spirit of Goblin: Oedipus, and the resilience of Antigone all converged this season at Bard on the Beach in an incredible show of commitment to community. 🎭17 Sep 2026 21:22 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvqll27dah2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mvizch4skn2nTaxes, receipts, expenses, savings. If you're self-employed, it can feel like a full-time job just managing your money. 💸 Join us for Financial Literacy for the Self-Employed, a free virtual workshop led by Chris James, an actor, entrepreneur, and community educator with 20+ yrs of experience.14 Sep 2026 21:07 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvizch4skn2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mvbh6fzfxg27It's back-to-school season! Time to learn new, vital skills. 📚 This fall, build your confidence in supporting someone experiencing a mental health decline or crisis with Mental Health First Aid Essentials training from The AFC.11 Sep 2026 20:54 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvbh6fzfxg27https://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mv6xv4cypz2bFor World Suicide Prevention Day, let’s normalize talking about suicide - not just today or this month, but all year long. Let’s talk about suicide the same way we talk about physical health. Learning the warning signs and how to start a conversation helps us prepare to support someone in crisis.10 Sep 2026 21:15 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6xv4cypz2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mv2644ccs52vHave you ever found yourself carrying the stress of a demanding and busy creative career? Have you wished for more ways to reset and reconnect with yourself? Join us to explore how music supports well-being and learn simple tools for mindfulness, relaxation, and deep listening.08 Sep 2026 23:23 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv2644ccs52vhttps://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mtjw7vvtzq25Together, we made it happen again!🏌️ The 30th Anniversary Big Swing Golf Tournament raised an impressive $107,580! Every dollar helps ensure Canadian entertainment professionals can access support when they need it most. Learn more: buff.ly/3JFn41X20 Aug 2026 18:54 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjw7vvtzq25https://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mrsfqq4lmy2fDid you know your union may help cover the cost of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training? If you're a member of IATSE, Teamsters Local 155, or NABET 700-M UNIFOR, you may be eligible for reimbursement through your union.29 Jul 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrsfqq4lmy2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mrfuh5romk2gHappy International Self-Care Day! 🌿Taking care of yourself doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes it's just about putting your phone down or getting outside. What is one thing on your self-care list you’ll do for yourself today? Let us know in the comments below👇24 Jul 2026 17:21 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfuh5romk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mquiwkznsz2eCreative work can be deeply rewarding, but it can also be stressful.💜 Join us at SummerWorks for a free workshop exploring stress, resilience, mindfulness, and creative wellbeing. Aug 13 | TPM Backspace Registration is now live. Limited spots available. 🎟 Register here: buff.ly/cZ7WqTm17 Jul 2026 19:40 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mquiwkznsz2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mq5fwo4axs2iSupport starts with knowing how. When someone is struggling, knowing how to help can make all the difference. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training equips you with practical skills to recognize the signs of someone experiencing a mental health challenge and respond until help is available.08 Jul 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5fwo4axs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3moluw263ao2sA huge thank you to everyone at stratfest.bsky.social who helped spread the word about the payroll donations program during the opening week! ❤️ We're so thrilled that so many workers signed up to support The AFC through the QR codes on call sheets and campaign posters displayed on callboards. https://stratfest.bsky.social18 Jun 2026 22:30 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3moluw263ao2shttps://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mng24gcsty2uMeet Alexandra Rodriguez! She will lead our upcoming financial wellness workshop! An accredited credit counsellor and Education Lead at Credit Canada, Alexandra is deeply passionate about helping others achieve financial well-being.03 Jun 2026 21:22 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mng24gcsty2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mmyycwtfou2pMay is National Caregiver Awareness Month, so we’re bringing #followfriday back to spotlight an incredible organization making meaningful change in our sector. 🔦29 May 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmyycwtfou2phttps://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mmut25vpki25How do you build financial stability when your income isn’t predictable? Between contracts, are you surviving, or strategically preparing for what comes next? 💡 Join us for a free financial wellness workshop with Credit Canada. 🤝28 May 2026 01:00 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmut25vpki25https://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mltrdvrmbj2qMeet Your Facilitator 🌿 MD Bloch-Hansen is back for the Somatic Tune-In: Blooming into Aliveness & Reconnection!14 May 2026 21:32 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltrdvrmbj2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mloqg2oses24 May: Blooming into Aliveness & Reconnection 🌿 Feeling the shift into spring? Slow down and reconnect through a guided somatic tune-in with MD Bloch-Hansen. Together, we’ll explore movement, breath, and creative practices to help you expand into this season of growth, without losing your grounding.12 May 2026 21:32 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mloqg2oses24https://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mk7b2jpiu422Thread 1 - Have you ever experienced tension in a collaboration and wished you better understood what was driving it? Join us for Understanding Conflict: An Introduction, a workshop by Ground Floor for people working collaboratively in the performing arts and entertainment.24 Apr 2026 00:22 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk7b2jpiu422https://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mjxhq3ji6222We’ve teamed up with the Artists’ Health Centre on Creative Work in the Era of AI: Protecting Well-being and Identity, an interactive workshop designed to support artists and creative workers as they navigate industry change.20 Apr 2026 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjxhq3ji6222https://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mjpn5suvtu2eMental health challenges happen more often than we think, and knowing how to respond during a mental health emergency can be just as vital as CPR. Our Mental Health First Aid Essentials course equips you with practical, real-world skills to recognize, respond, and support, all in just one day.17 Apr 2026 19:16 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpn5suvtu2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mjnhogvpd527 📊 Meet the facilitator for our next workshop! Kristina Lemieux (she/her) will lead Financial Statements Demystified on April 28. Kristina has 20+ years of experience in arts, nonprofits, start‑ups, and renewable energy, helping organizations turn financial information into insight and confidence.16 Apr 2026 22:32 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjnhogvpd527https://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mjkmzma7uo2iIt’s Canadian Film Day - a nationwide celebration of Canadian cinema! Stories that bring us together are lighting up screens across the country. Which Canadian film are you going to watch today? Post in the comments! #CanFilmDay #LetsDreamTogether15 Apr 2026 19:30 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkmzma7uo2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mjfsvdx4rm2hWorkshop Alert! Creative Work in the Era of AI: Protecting Well-Being & Identity AI is impacting creative work and how many of us feel about our futures. Curious? Concerned? Overwhelmed? You’re not alone.13 Apr 2026 21:32 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfsvdx4rm2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/afchelps.bsky.social/post/3mj3mq23nhg2hBig news! The DSO launched the Industry Resource Hub, a free searchable platform packed with accessibility tools for Canada’s screen industry. Find venues with accessibility features, service providers, and more! Start here: dso-orphe.ca/hub #IndustryResourceHub #Accessibility https://dso-orphe.ca/hub09 Apr 2026 20:15 +0000at://did:plc:bupr7sfohdwjsf5bccdcyitx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj3mq23nhg2h