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Literacy is liberation ;)
Don't be a stranger in your city 🌆
@my_heart_to_your_ears
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Hello everyone!

I apologize for my absence and delay with posting this update video after the last women’s event. I had to step away from organizing and social media in order to focus on my own mental health and wellbeing. With that said, thank you so-so much for all of the donations that were received, the beautiful poems and music that was shared at the women’s event, and your continued support. Almost all of the donations have been sorted and packaged and are ready to be distributed through the 4B harm reduction street outreach team. I am sharing this to let all of you know that by attending these events, and donating, you are practicing activism. Sharing difficult experiences, being open to progressive conversations, and giving back to the community is activism!

I will be reaching out to everyone who signed up very soon!

A huge thank you to Angie and @4b.harm.reduction for providing condoms, drug testing kits, harm reduction material, and speaking at the women’s event.

Thank you to @sacetalks for providing service pamphlets, coasters, and informational materials about the resources they provide to survivors of sexual violence.

Thank you to the amazing poets, and performers:
@_uelnsofor
@breevybes
@myahilll
@allisonbalcetis
@juliazalkovic

A @walking.jasmine event, hosted by @01110011.01

Follow to stay up to date on upcoming events and how to get involved!

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Come for the food, stay for the connection. 🤎

A few moments from the Creator Corner at @originaljerkandjollof 2026.

P.S. If we missed your tag, let us know! ✨

📷: @lebenemawutor

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Amazing food, beautiful people, great energy and such a good day @originaljerkandjollof 🌶️✨

From creator moments and on-site content to vendor stories and all the little moments in between, I loved capturing and supporting the JJF Creator Experience this year.

Thank you to everyone who came through, supported, created, shared, ate and connected. 🥹❤️

🎥 @lebenemawutor
✂️ @kofigramm

Creators: @eunyowusu
@reveebrown
@michelle0kere
@ohhitsnana
@_uelnsofor
@jaybeeknows
@winamsel
@dddemilade
@benose
@selectedbusinesses
@foodieedwin
@laizaking
@_queenteefah_
@mbsrun
@j.fernandes3
@jtfernandes30

Food/drink vendors:
@drksuyaalberta
@eventsbylush
@kaieteurkitchen
@honeytreats.ca
@treatedsweetlyca
@blackspice_canada
@deolasdelights
@enjoynribs
@thechopshq
@delysflavors
Island Flavaz
Mealie

Marketplace:
@hennabyashiyana
@tinaolbodycare
@kulturalkollection
@1nonlybeauty
@wear.cindee
@ydayoade
Cue Beige

Performances: @og.jonah @melafrique_ @jscopemusic @joyful_noise_entertainment DJ Darkk Drifter

If you spot someone I missed, tag them below so I can show them some love. ❤️

#JerkAndJollofFest #JJF2026 #CreatorExperience #Diaspora #foodandculturefestival

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Thank you to everyone who attended last nights second ever -
Women’s Only Discussion & Date Night!

A huge thank you to the performers, venue @absurdvenue , and everyone involved who made the night happen. Once again we received a plethora of women’s essentials from shampoos and toothbrushes to pads and tampons. All of these donations will be sorted into care packages and provided to women who are surviving on the street. We could not provide any assistance without support from others in our community so thank you so much for showing that you care!

If you didn’t make it last night, here’s some of what you missed:

@myahilll sang two beautiful songs, one about feminine rage that the crowd loved!

@_uelnsofor shared a few poems about the struggles of being a woman and the beauty that comes with it.

@allisonbalcetis performed a vibrational improvised saxophone piece that pulled the room between waves and breeze.

@breevybes shared an open and honest testimony on what it is like being a black dancer in Canada and how difficult it can be to climb to the top of a racial barrier to become successful.

@4b.harm.reduction gave some insight on what harm reduction means and how people can learn to accept that drugs aren’t going away, it’s our education around drugs and our abilities to aid people in need that matters.

@solinalee_ & @juliazalkovic graced us with an amazing duet piece by Hyden. Both of these talented women have been performing and teaching for over 20 years, we were blessed to witness their shared love of classical music.

Thank you to @elstu.jpeg who took these beautiful photos so that we can remember the evening.

If you see yourself, drop a comment!

I encourage you to check out all of these talented artists profiles and follow them, get to know the kind individuals who help Edmontons artistic scene. If you didn’t make it to this event, I hope you make it to the next one! Follow us to stay tuned for the upcoming Arts collaboration and next Women’s Only Discussion Night!

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08.16.26
Another successful women’s discussion event! So much talent, so many smiles, many good conversations and friends to be made. Stay tuned for what you missed, and what’s next!

Photography done by @elstu.jpeg 📸

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We Are back! 💐
(Event Date in the caption! )

Women’s Only Date & Discussion Night is happening again! If you missed it last time, come on out and join us this time!

New performers, new speakers, new venue!
We are so happy to be collaborating with: @4b.harm.reduction
@juliazalkovic
@myahilll
@_uelnsofor
@breevybes
And @allisonbalcetis on this event.

August 16, 2026
@absurdvenue
8107 102 Street NW Doors at 6:30PM

We at walking Jasmine understand that gender identity is not a two way street, we enthusiastically welcome individuals who are non binary, trans, or do not conform to gender roles. Just NO MEN.

Tickets are available now on Eventbrite, the link can be found in our bio. Again, we are accepting donations of women’s essentials to cover the cost of admission: Pads, Tampons, Toothbrushes, toothpaste, women’s clothing and underwear, etc. These donations will be packaged and given to women in need through our street outreach team. A generous donation of essential items will cover the cost of admission at the door!

Due to limited venue capacity, tickets and donations can only be through a first come first serve basis at the door. There is currently a 50% discount for the first 10 people who purchase a ticket online and bring a donation.

We look forward to seeing you there! ☮️

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Our second ever runway show!

‘Koya at Pride Soiree | Backstage before the show 💫

@peoplehelpingpeopleorg

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A little backstage magic from Pride Soirée ✨🌈

What a beautiful evening celebrating community, creativity, and Pride. Thank you to @peoplehelpingpeopleorg for creating space for local artists, designers, and performers to shine.

And to every single model who walked for ’Koya, thank you. Your confidence, energy, and presence brought these designs to life in ways I could only dream of.

Watching you all own that runway made me so proud. 🥹🤍

More photos and videos coming soon, but for now, here are a few moments from a truly special night. ✨

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

Designs: @shophamdakoya
Models:
@_uelnsofor
@mmsparrow
@zinogatari
@_zniyashanixx_
@s.piresm
@livpark
@pretty__naima
@czarynlucena

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We had such a great show! 💫 @shophamdakoya

Thank you to all of the incredible models who showed up, owned the stage, and brought every look to life. I’m so proud of each and every one of you. ❤️

A huge thank you to @peoplehelpingpeopleorg for hosting Pride Soirée and creating such a wonderful event and space for the community.

I can’t wait to share the official photos and videos! For now, enjoy these behind-the-scenes moments straight from my stories. ✨

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It’s officially one day until our second runway show! ✨

We’re so excited to be part of Pride Soirée tomorrow and can’t wait to share what we’ve been creating with all of you. Expect colour, culture, and a whole lot of joy on the runway. 💅🏽🌈

Whether you’ve been with us since day one or you’re just discovering ’Koya, we’d love to see you there.

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

📍 Winterburn Barn
📅 June 6

See you on the runway. ✈️💙
@peoplehelpingpeopleorg

#RunwayShow #AfricanFashion #AfricanPrint #FashionRunway

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@alliyahlecky at the Archive Gala

Rooted in simplicity and intention, each look transforms clean silhouettes into modern art. Through structure, texture, and movement, minimalism becomes powerful, where every detail is deliberate and restraint is confidence.

Photo credit: @reginaslens

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@shophamdakoya at the Archive Gala

The runway imagined the morning after a Nigerian wedding. Tired bridal crew, last-minute prep, and a wedding rehearsal that turns into an unexpected party. ‘Koya blends Yoruba roots with expressive, celebratory style

makeup artist: @vwedescanvas
photo credit: @reginaslens

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