"Asante Haughton uses storytelling and rap to lead the call for a kinder, more inclusive world.

Ontario’s Asante Haughton, Jamaican-born and raised in Toronto, is described by friends as a an innovator, gifted natural storyteller and rapper. He uses those skills to spread positivity as a catalyst for change. Asante’s message is that systemic inequities such as poverty, structural racism and other deep-rooted issues are not recognized enough as factors that are detrimental to the mental health of individuals from marginalized communities. This is why he calls for change at the local, provincial and national levels through awareness raising. He believes these issues – which Asante feels can prevent younger people from living their best lives – with the right supports, can be overcome." - CAMH

Humber College Clinical Nursing Instructor and Public Health Nurse with over 20 years of experience promoting health and wellness in diverse communities. She leads a team of nursing students (which you can see below) to support wellness initiatives at NACI annually.