Black Men's Wellness Presents: Big Canoe Paddle

This FREE event is brought to you by in collaboration with the and .

Who: This event is catered to Black-Identifying individuals from all gender expressions and age ranges. Other BIPOC individuals are welcome to attend as long as they are mindful of how one "takes up space".

Date: 9/15/22

Location: Cathedral Park - N Bradford St, Portland, OR 97203

Schedule: 5:30 – 8:00 PM

• 5:30 – 6:00 Arrive at Cathedral Park
• 6:00 - 6:15 Introduction + safety talk
• 6:15 - 7:45 Paddle on the Willamette
• 7:45 - 8:00 Disembark Canoes

Food: The Estuary Partnership will be providing light refreshments for participants.

** There are LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE - early registration is highly suggested **

Black Men’s Wellness is a community-based initiative that addresses health concerns commonly affecting Black and African-American men, including high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, anxiety, and more.

Through culturally specific, trauma-informed workshops, we engage African-American men of all ages to identify and discuss health concerns they are currently experiencing and/or are susceptible to. We offer curriculum and activities focused on healthy eating and physical fitness to raise awareness, equip participants, and promote strategies for prevention.

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The has provided on-water experiences in their Big Canoes for more than a decade with the aim of supporting access and experiences on the rivers and streams in our watershed. Their current canoes are 14-passenger, 29-foot, bright orange canoes. Each canoe carries two experienced Estuary Partnership staff (at the bow and stern) and up to 12 passengers.

Learn more about their canoe programs in this short 2-minute video:

is a non-profit organization that believes in the power of community. Through intergenerational support, we aim to empower each individual with the programs and tools to build resiliency and self-esteem. Our target focus is BIPOC Youth (and their families), as they represent our hope for a world that reflects innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity. Through mentorship, community engagement, wellness coaching, and fundraising - SOW is able to plant the seeds of our collective future - one that is ripe with endless opportunities for success.

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