Black Youth Housing Equity Summit (BYHES) 2025

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Day One focuses on building solidarity and alignment among stakeholders. Participants will share insights, elevate lived experiences, and reinforce collective commitment toward inclusive and equitable housing solutions.

Theme: Solidarity and Alignment for Black Youth Housing Equity

Program Overview

Highlights:

  • Presentations from Black-led organizations (B3)

  • Interactive workshops and dialogue sessions

  • Premiere screening of REST documentary

  • Youth-led action sessions with REST Youth Council

  • Networking opportunities

Friday, November 21, 2025

Day 1

Day 2

Theme: From Framework to Action: Advancing Culturally Responsive Head Leasing Solutions

Day Two translates insights into actionable strategies through housing model presentations, research findings, and youth-led dialogue sessions focused on trauma-informed practices.

Highlights:

  • Bridge of Hope head leasing model presentation

  • Youth policy brief development

  • Co-creation of sector guidance

  • Partnership strengthening sessions

  • Action planning workshops

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge the original stewards of the various lands we are on. We also acknowledge our Ancestors. We acknowledge all those who toiled without compassion or compensation. We acknowledge all the Elders and community stalwarts whose shoulders we stand on as we build, share and learn together for our collective liberation and sovereignty.

Disclaimer
REST Centres Working Hours


Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Sunday - Saturday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Phone: 1-905-863-1118

info@restcentres.org

Mississauga Office

Angela’s Place

45 Glen Hawthorne Blvd,

Mississauga, ON

L5R 4J9

Address

Brampton Office

Rest Centres

134 Queen St. E #406

L6V 1B