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Sing Your Blues Away: A Community Sing-Along

Start Time

19:00

End Time

21:00

Date

May 9, 2025

Location

100 Beaver Street

Oesa Cafe

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About the Event

Music has the power to uplift, connect, and heal. Oesa invites you to a community sing-along event dedicated to mental health awareness in Banff. This is an open space for everyone—whether you’re a seasoned singer or just love to hum along—to come together, sing happy songs, and share in the joy of music.

Studies show that singing in a group reduces stress, boosts mood, and fosters a deep sense of belonging. In a town where many experience isolation, seasonal transitions, and the challenges of living in a transient community, this event is a chance to reconnect, let go, and simply enjoy the moment with others.

About the Host

Oesa is a non-profit arts organization based in Banff National Park, dedicated to fostering creativity, community, and cultural exchange. Through free classes, community programs, exhibitions, and publishing, Oesa provides artists and creatives with the space and support to share their work and connect with others.

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Interested in being an Ambassador

What is the purpose of the week?

 

The week seeks: to increase awareness about the mental health and addiction issues affecting Bow Valley residents, to increase awareness of the mental health and addiction services available to residents, to create a systems level response to the mental health and addiction challenges in our community through a collaborative and coordinated approach, and to break down the social barrier of mental health stigma through community initiatives and conversations. 

 

What does an ambassador do?

​Ambassadors share their own lived mental health experience to inform the community about the diversity of mental health and addiction illnesses, to help reduce the stigma, and to inspire recovery and hope.

 

Share Your Story - Ambassadors may be asked to share their stories and experience in a variety of ways, including written or video form, website and social media channels, public speaking, media interviews, or through podcasts.

 

Be an Advocate - Ambassadors may be asked to share their personal healthcare journey and experiences to support improvements to the local healthcare services.

 

Promote Mental Health and Addiction Awareness – Ambassadors may be asked to attend and support programs and activities to assist programmers, attendees and help increase awareness of the mental health and addiction.

 

Provide Feedback and Information - Ambassadors are asked to help us obtain feedback and be a stronger influencer on important issues affecting the wellbeing of our community and its residents. 

If you are interested in becoming an ambassador please e-mail bmhaw24@gmail.com along with a completed application

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