Sankofa Counseling is hosting free community events centering health and wellness for Oregon’s Black/African American community.
Our goal is to provide individuals, children & families with direct opportunities to engage wellness, build community and decrease stigma around mental health. In 2023-2024, our events are focused specifically around:
Healing opportunities
Connection opportunities
Community opportunities
Winter Workouts
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 for a dynamic and fun circuit training class designed for all levels, instructed by Uplift LLC!
Expect a mix of cardio-focused exercises and strength-building moves that challenge and energize you.
Whether you’re just starting or looking to elevate your fitness, this class is perfect for you!
For the month of January, join us Monday and Wednesdays 12-12:40pm.
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸, 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝘅.
Winter Workouts
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 for a dynamic and fun circuit training class designed for all levels, instructed by Uplift LLC!
Expect a mix of cardio-focused exercises and strength-building moves that challenge and energize you.
Whether you’re just starting or looking to elevate your fitness, this class is perfect for you!
For the month of January, join us Monday and Wednesdays 12-12:40pm.
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸, 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝘅.
Winter Workouts
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 for a dynamic and fun circuit training class designed for all levels, instructed by Uplift LLC!
Expect a mix of cardio-focused exercises and strength-building moves that challenge and energize you.
Whether you’re just starting or looking to elevate your fitness, this class is perfect for you!
For the month of January, join us Monday and Wednesdays 12-12:40pm.
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸, 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝘅.
Winter Workouts
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 for a dynamic and fun circuit training class designed for all levels, instructed by Uplift LLC!
Expect a mix of cardio-focused exercises and strength-building moves that challenge and energize you.
Whether you’re just starting or looking to elevate your fitness, this class is perfect for you!
For the month of January, join us Monday and Wednesdays 12-12:40pm.
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸, 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝘅.
Sunday Sanctuary: Protecting Our Peace
Join us for Somatic Rest, Acupressure and Sound Bath Circle. This community event is for BIPOC folks to gather and be in community.
Winter Workouts
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 for a dynamic and fun circuit training class designed for all levels, instructed by Uplift LLC!
Expect a mix of cardio-focused exercises and strength-building moves that challenge and energize you.
Whether you’re just starting or looking to elevate your fitness, this class is perfect for you!
For the month of January, join us Monday and Wednesdays 12-12:40pm.
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸, 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝘅.
Winter Workouts
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 for a dynamic and fun circuit training class designed for all levels, instructed by Uplift LLC!
Expect a mix of cardio-focused exercises and strength-building moves that challenge and energize you.
Whether you’re just starting or looking to elevate your fitness, this class is perfect for you!
For the month of January, join us Monday and Wednesdays 12-12:40pm.
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸, 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝘅.
Andean Sound Healing Ceremony: Connection + Resiliency
Join us as we gather for a healing ceremony rooted in the Andean traditions of South America, led by Claudia Cuentas and Julian Jaramillo
Winter Break Ice Skating
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
• 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Monday, December 30th, 11am-1:30pm
• 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: Lloyd Center Ice Skating Rink: 2201 Lloyd Center
• 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵: Students will be provided with paid lunch from the food court. Please fill out any dietary & allergy information below, so that accommodations can be made
• 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗨𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Drop off & Pick up at the Lloyd Center Ice Rink
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝟺 𝘉𝘐𝘗𝘖𝘊 𝘔𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘭𝘦 & 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘴.
The Art of Living
JOIN US FOR A TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE IN “THE ART OF LIVING” WORKSHOP, LED BY ANGELA BRAXTON-JOHNSON AND SUNSHINE DIXON.
In this creative journey, we’ll explore the harmony of art and life through a unique blend of meditation, music, the power of words, and the enchantment of watercolors. This workshop is designed with one simple principle in mind: there is a place for everyone here.
You need not be an artist, and there’s no pressure to produce artwork. Instead, we invite you to use artistry as a means of personal expression and self-discovery.
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸, 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝘅.
BIPOC strolling & running club
Are you looking to get active and connect with the incredible BIPOC community in Portland? We’re excited to invite you to our Fall weekly running meetups, where you can enjoy energizing runs while building lasting friendships. For six weeks, join us every Monday evening from 6:15-7:30pm for a run (walking welcome) at some of Portland's vibrant parks. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just lacing up for the first time, you’ll find a welcoming crew and good vibes all around. Bring your energy, your stories, and your spirit—let’s make every run a celebration!
BIPOC strolling & running club
Are you looking to get active and connect with the incredible BIPOC community in Portland? We’re excited to invite you to our Fall weekly running meetups, where you can enjoy energizing runs while building lasting friendships. For six weeks, join us every Monday evening from 6:15-7:30pm for a run (walking welcome) at some of Portland's vibrant parks. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just lacing up for the first time, you’ll find a welcoming crew and good vibes all around. Bring your energy, your stories, and your spirit—let’s make every run a celebration!
BIPOC strolling & running club
Are you looking to get active and connect with the incredible BIPOC community in Portland? We’re excited to invite you to our Fall weekly running meetups, where you can enjoy energizing runs while building lasting friendships. For six weeks, join us every Monday evening from 6:15-7:30pm for a run (walking welcome) at some of Portland's vibrant parks. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just lacing up for the first time, you’ll find a welcoming crew and good vibes all around. Bring your energy, your stories, and your spirit—let’s make every run a celebration!
BIPOC strolling & running club
Are you looking to get active and connect with the incredible BIPOC community in Portland? We’re excited to invite you to our Fall weekly running meetups, where you can enjoy energizing runs while building lasting friendships. For six weeks, join us every Monday evening from 6:15-7:30pm for a run (walking welcome) at some of Portland's vibrant parks. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just lacing up for the first time, you’ll find a welcoming crew and good vibes all around. Bring your energy, your stories, and your spirit—let’s make every run a celebration!
BIPOC strolling & running club
Are you looking to get active and connect with the incredible BIPOC community in Portland? We’re excited to invite you to our Fall weekly running meetups, where you can enjoy energizing runs while building lasting friendships. For six weeks, join us every Monday evening from 6:15-7:30pm for a run (walking welcome) at some of Portland's vibrant parks. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just lacing up for the first time, you’ll find a welcoming crew and good vibes all around. Bring your energy, your stories, and your spirit—let’s make every run a celebration!
BIPOC strolling & running club
Are you looking to get active and connect with the incredible BIPOC community in Portland? We’re excited to invite you to our Fall weekly running meetups, where you can enjoy energizing runs while building lasting friendships. For six weeks, join us every Monday evening from 6:15-7:30pm for a run (walking welcome) at some of Portland's vibrant parks. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just lacing up for the first time, you’ll find a welcoming crew and good vibes all around. Bring your energy, your stories, and your spirit—let’s make every run a celebration!
We Out Here: Multiculturalism Through the Senses
We Out Here: Multiculturalism Through The Senses is an opportunity for BIPOC high school students from Portland Public Schools to come together to build new connections & check things off of their PNW bucket lists! Join us for culturally immersive experiences full of new sights, sounds, snacks, and vibes!
Andean Sound Healing Ceremony: Summer Celebration - Restoring HEALTH
Join us as we gather in a traditional healing ceremony rooted in the Andean traditions of South America, led by Claudia Cuentas
The Roots Are With(in) Us: A Plant Medicine and Meditation Series
Join us throughout the spring as we gather to explore & engage with concepts of plant relationship, self-trust, and community care.
The Roots Are With(in) Us: A Plant Medicine and Meditation Series
Join us throughout the spring as we gather to explore & engage with concepts of plant relationship, self-trust, and community care.
The Roots Are With(in) Us: A Plant Medicine and Meditation Series
Join us throughout the spring as we gather to explore & engage with concepts of plant relationship, self-trust, and community care.
The Roots Are With(in) Us: A Plant Medicine and Meditation Series
Join us throughout the spring as we gather to explore & engage with concepts of plant relationship, self-trust, and community care.
The Roots Are With(in) Us: A Plant Medicine and Meditation Series
Join us throughout the spring as we gather to explore & engage with concepts of plant relationship, self-trust, and community care.
Grounded: Body-Based Practices for Regulation and Wellbeing
Embodiment skills for nervous system regulation and relaxation
Grounded: Body-Based Practices for Regulation and Wellbeing
Embodiment skills for nervous system regulation and relaxation
The Roots Are With(in) Us: A Plant Medicine and Meditation Series
Join us throughout the spring as we gather to explore & engage with concepts of plant relationship, self-trust, and community care.
Andean Sound Healing Ceremony: Spring Emergence
Join us as we gather in a traditional healing ceremony rooted in the Andean traditions of South America, led by Claudia Cuentas
AfroFusion Yoga - Resumes March 5!
Join us in affinity as we connect through soulful dance & rhythmic yoga. For Black + Brown Folx, ages 14 and older
Black Wellness Sunday by Sankofa Counseling & Black Pearl Wellness
Let's gather to community to Rest & Restore our wellness. A Black History Month offering for our Black folks by Black practitioners.
By Lai-Lani Ovalles and Sita Symonette
All Things Family: Annual BIPOC Family Conference
Join us for a fun-filled and informative day of learning & growing in community <3
Self-Defense Skills for BIPOC youth + adults
Join our self-defense skills class with Ryan Cordero (ages 7-12) and Carlo Lamagna (ages 13+)!
AfroFusion Yoga
Join us in affinity as we connect through soulful dance & rhythmic yoga. For Black + Brown Folx, ages 14 and older