Posted by: Unison It’s common for parents to feel like the only reason they need to take care of themselves is so they can better take care of their family. At the same time, you’re allowed to prioritize your own needs just to take care of yourself. You matter too. Taking care of yourself is […]

Posted by: Unison Phrases like “this month flew by” or “where has the year gone?” are becoming all too common these days, and they are absolutely linked to the lack of time we take to slow down and be mindful. Although there are many benefits of meditating daily, meditation is not the only way to […]

Posted by: Roo Kailey It’s finally here! The days have started to get longer and the sun shines a little brighter. It’s Springtime! It’s the season of fresh starts and new beginnings, symbolized by growth and new life.  For many of us, Spring begins with an annual ritual – the spring cleaning. A chance to declutter […]

Posted by: Roo Kailey A year into the pandemic, you may be tired of social distancing, virtual classrooms and working from home. If you’re feeling anxious, fearful or rundown, you’re not alone. While the pandemic first took many of us by surprise, we know much better what to expect by now. All this pandemic ‘experience’ […]

Posted by: Roo Kailey To our Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian Canadian friends and colleagues: Unison is deeply saddened and disturbed by the rise in anti-Asian racism during this global health crisis. We stand tall with all members of our community who experience marginalization and threat, based on their identity, ethnicity, and physical appearance. Discrimination and […]

Posted by: Roo Kailey March 8 is International Women’s Day, a global day of recognition celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and girls, and raising awareness of the work left to be done. This #IWD2021, we remember we’re not alone. Between personal experience and public headlines it can feel like we’re not […]

Posted by: Roo Kailey I’ve always had an interest in Black History.  It began when my mother read me a book about Jackie Robinson when I was six years old.  I was a huge baseball fan, so my young brain couldn’t make sense of why Jackie wasn’t allowed to play in the Major leagues because […]

Posted by: Roo Kailey As we settle into the holidays, we’re feeling so thankful for the incredible support of our community throughout the year. Your donations have helped keep the music flowing for so many music-makers and music lovers all over Canada. ? This year, more than ever, we have all relied on the comfort that […]

Posted by: Michelle Titian As a singer songwriter I have been surrounded by music my entire life. For years I struggled with drugs, alcohol and depression. Most of my life I have felt completely disconnected from everyone and everything. Alcohol, being my first go to, helped me connect with others, connect with the music scene […]

Posted by: Vivek Mehmi I know what it’s like to not feel in control of a situation. To ride the waves of hope and despair, to feel life is unfair and passing by.  My chronic health challenge that flares up on its own accord, reminds me that sometimes we have to accept that things are […]