# Event Details - **Event Name**: FREE Wellness Retreat for Racialized First Responders - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 11:30 am – Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: A free wellness retreat for racialized first responders to rest, reset, and reconnect through yoga, breathwork, sound, and community.About this EventAbout This EventEvery day, you show up for others — often under intense pressure, with little room to pause, breathe, or tend to your own well-being.This free one-day retreat was created to give racialized first responders a supportive space to rest, release, and reconnect.Hosted by two facilitators who share lived experience in both frontline service and holistic health, this day blends movement, breath, sound, creativity, and community connection. Whether you are new to these practices or already love them, you are welcome here.This is a free event made possible through community partnership with Durham Region Association of Black Professional Entrepreneurs (DRABPE) and the Government of Canada ??Lunch will not be provided. Light snacks and refreshments will be offered throughout the day.What You’ll ExperienceAcross the day, you’ll move through grounded, accessible wellness practices designed to support emotional release, nervous system regulation, and deep restoration:• Yoga for Stress ReductionA gentle, grounding sequence to soften the body and reset the breath.• Therapeutic Drumming & Singing AffirmationsUplifting rhythms and vocal expression to reconnect you with your power.• Breathwork for Nervous System RegulationA guided journey into deeper calm, emotional release, and clarity.• Songwriting for WellnessA creative process that helps translate feeling into expression — especially when words are hard to find.• Humming, Toning & Sound BowlsVibrational practices that soothe the mind, open the breath, and activate the vagus nerve and inner stillness.• Community CirclesGrounded, culturally safe spaces to share reflections, feel supported, and connect with others who understand the realities of frontline work.Light snacks will be available, with 15-minute breaks between all segments to give space for rest and integration.Who This Event Is ForThis retreat is open to all racialized first responders, including:NursesDoctorsParamedicsFirefightersPolice officersCorrections and probation officers911 dispatchersEMS personnelFrontline healthcare workersIf your role requires you to care for others, protect others, or respond in moments of crisis — this day is for you.The Facilitators:? Roxanne Christian, MT-BC, MTARegistered Music Therapist | Founder of Live Love Life Musicwww.LiveLoveLifeMusic.comRoxanne brings nearly two decades of experience supporting mental health through music therapy, breath, sound, and creative expression. Her work centers presence, gratitude, nervous system regulation, and accessibility for communities that have historically lacked access to holistic wellness practices.? Julie ThompsonPolice Officer (20+ years) | Breathwork & Yoga Facilitatorhttp://Ubuntubreathwork.comJulie blends frontline expertise with trained holistic modalities to help first responders decompress, regulate, and reconnect. She is a Critical Incident Stress Management Coordinator with a deep understanding of what frontline workers carry — professionally, culturally, and emotionally.Together, they hold a safe, culturally grounded space for healing, learning, and restoration.Order of the DayRegistration Sign-In + WaiversPre-Test Wellness Check-InWelcome, Overview & Opening Community CircleBreakYogaBreakDrumming & Singing AffirmationsBreakBreathworkBreakSongwriting for WellnessBreakHumming, Toning & Sound BowlsClosing Community Circle, Takeaways & GratitudePost-Test Wellness Check-InWhat to BringComfortable movement clothesWater bottleJournal (optional — some will be provided)A blanket or yoga mat if you prefer your ownAn open mind and a willingness to receiveFolding chair (if possible)AccessibilityThe venue has free parking and accessible entrances.Yoga and breathwork will be gentle and beginner-friendly.All movement and sound-based activities are adaptable for varying abilities.If you have any accessibility needs, feel free to reach out before the event. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/c47d1fe0-da87-11f0-b9df-471095fe562f-rimg-w740-h740-dcf7eedb-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/c4afa190-da87-11f0-88ab-410a95599789-rimg-w1200-h655-dcd9d2c4-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 11:30 AM - 06:00 PMIn Partnership with DRABPE Host: DRABPE?: 11:30 AM - 06:00 PMIn Partnership with The Government of Canada Host: Government of Canada - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oshawa/free-wellness-retreat-for-racialized-first-responders/100001976801474424 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, business, yoga, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Oshawa - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Power Yoga Canada – North Oshawa - **lat**: 43.9258858 - **long**: -78.9111977 - **full address**: Power Yoga Canada – North Oshawa, 1-866 Taunton Rd, Oshawa, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: FREE Wellness Retreat for Racialized First Responders - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d04fabbc8d639343dd5d6335f86dcf48532c85ee931f6889ba018b1785090436-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf4f4eb-gmir.jpg?v=1765893715 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is FREE Wellness Retreat for Racialized First Responders being held? - **A:** FREE Wellness Retreat for Racialized First Responders takes place on Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 11:30 am to Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Power Yoga Canada – North Oshawa, 1-866 Taunton Rd, Oshawa, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing FREE Wellness Retreat for Racialized First Responders? - **A:** FREE Wellness Retreat for Racialized First Responders is organized by Dave Larocque & Roxanne Christian At Carp Ridge. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** FREE Wellness Retreat for Racialized First Responders is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oshawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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