02 Dec E.C.H.O.E Events
Join Us for in-person gatherings where every voice is heard and connection flourishes.
We hosted various community events designed to foster belonging. connection, and support. From workshops to social gatherings, each event is a safe space where teens can meet, share, and grow together. Follow us on social media to get notified when registration opens for our next event!
Echoes of the Gifted hearts
November 8, 2025 – Hosted by E.C.H.O.E
Our E.C.H.O.E of the Gifted Hearts event was a vibrant success, bringing teens together to fulfill our mission: breaking social isolation and fostering a supportive community.
- Guest Presentation: Dianna Jiang from Gifted People Services (GPS) shared valuable insights on autism awareness and inclusion.
- Interactive Connections: “Social Circle Bingo” and the fast-paced “Social Circle Challenge” sparked new conversations.
- Fundraising: Bake Sale Café, Raffle Booth, and Art Wall Fundraiser—all donations supported GPS. Together, we raised over $300 for GPS.
- Community Closing: Celebratory group photo and Connection Pledge Wall.
Thank you to everyone who made this happen—your presence matters.
Event Highlights Video :
Tech Connections Event
November 22, 2025
our team collaborated with Team Minekee, a robotics team. Collectively, we held a connections event focused on one objective- bridging all robotics passionates together. Some of the things we held during the event includes:
- Connection booth- E.C.H.O.E (get to know ECHOE and who we are)
- Connection period- Students went around the venue to chat with each other
- Robotics circle – Team Mininekee demonstrated their wonderful robotics skills.
Antibullying Week Booth
November 20th, 2025
During Anti-Bullying Week at our school, E.C.H.O.E. held an anti-bullying booth to advocate for a safer, more inclusive school environment along with the school’s Jack Chapter. We engaged students by giving out candy and inviting them to complete our survey, which allowed us to gather student perspectives while also starting meaningful conversations about bullying and peer support.
Collaboration with HOSA club: Mental Health and Disorders Education Presentation
January 21st, 2026
On January 21st, E.C.H.O.E collaborated with the HOSA club of the school to hold a Mental Health and Disorders Education presentation. The presentation introduced different mental health disorders along with treatment methods to the students. At the end, we played a game of Guess the Imposter based on the mental health concepts learned through the presentation. Thanks to all members for participating!
Badminton Connections Event
February 1st, 2026
To build connections, ECHOE gathered a group of passionate badminton players to hold a badminton connections event. During the event, we played badminton, made friends with each other, and chatted about different topics. It was a fun and amazing experience! Thanks to all that participated!
Jessie’s The June Callwood Centre for Young Women Visit
February 13th, 2026
Our team visited Jessie’s The June Callwood Centre for Young Women and learned about the isolation and awareness of Young mothers in our community. We took a tour under the guidance of Tuhr Merchant, the Outreach-Community Education Program Coordinator at Jessie’s, and learned about the wonderful initiatives that Jessie’s has been coordinating in order to make everyone welcomed. Along with the tour, we also conducted a podcast episode on Tuhr, focusing on the main objective of Jessie’s establishment along with some valuable conversations on social isolations amongst the teen mothers community.
Collaboration with the GSA Club: Snacks & Conversation
March 5th, 2026
Deeply recognizing the linkage between social isolation to gender and sexuality, our team collaborated with the GSA club at our school through a chill lunch time snacks and conversation session. In the session, students from GSA and ECHOE sat in a circle, enjoyed some snacks and had some meaningful conversations surrounding the connections between social isolation and gender identities.
MBTI Exploration session
April 22nd, 2026
In relation to our theme of the month: personality, ECHOE hosted a exploration session focusing on various personality theories in the world of psychology. Personality plays a key role in mental health, as it shapes how individuals connect with others and respond to social situations. When these interactions are limited or challenging, it can contribute to social isolation, making it especially important to understand and explore personality. The session mainly set its focus on MBTI, which is a popular topic that is talked a lot these days online. During the session, students got a chance to test their MBTIs and learn about different personality series.
Information & Art booth with GSA to support LGBTQI+ community
May 6th, 2026
In collaboration with the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) club at our school, ECHOE co-hosted a lunchtime exploration booth in support of the Rainbow railroad, which is an organization dedicated to supporting the LGBTQI+ community. Together, ECHOE and GSA organized information sessions to educate students about LGBTQI+ identities and experiences while encouraging allyship and inclusivity within the school community. To further support this initiative, ECHOE and GSA hosted a toonie grub day to raise donations and created a vibrant lunchtime booth featuring colourful art designs inspired by the rainbow flag, with each colour symbolizing diversity, acceptance, and unity. In addition, members drew rainbow-themed designs and pride colours on students’ hands to promote visibility, celebrate self-expression, and foster a welcoming environment for everyone.
Collaboration with Jessie’s- Swap Shop Clothing Donations
May 29th, 2026
On May 29, 2026, after our visit to Jessie’s and the wonderful podcast, our team organized a clothing donation drive, collecting clothing suitable for the young women at Jessie’s in support of their Clothing Swap Shop. Jessie’s Swap Shop is a complimentary, boutique-style clothing station that offers free clothing and textile items to young mothers and their children. Thank you to everyone who participated in the donation drive. Even a small donation can make a big difference in someone’s life. In total, we collected four bags of clothing and donated them to Jessie’s Clothing Swap Shop!
