No one should face the journey of brain injury alone.
Toronto, Ontario
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BIST Members and STOP Members are welcome to join Gather & Cook, a hands-on cooking program where you'll learn basic kitchen skills you can build on. No experience needed. All ingredients and tools are provided. Reserve a spot for free at eventbrite.ca/e/gather-cook-….
In three weeks, enjoy a spooktacular evening with other BIST Members at our Annual Halloween Party! All details can be found at bist.ca/event. Please RSVP at the bottom of the page.
What can we discover by really listening to a song? More than you might think. Behind a song can be a story about the people who made it, the sounds they created, the music that inspired them, and the music they went on to influence. Learn more at bist.ca/event. 🎵
Every year on October 1, Canada celebrates #NationalSeniorsDay. Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST) encourages you to find opportunities to celebrate the older persons in your life today.
Today, we pause to reflect on the meaning and importance of our National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
BIST Members are invited to enjoy a calm and self-guided walk at Allan Gardens on Friday, October 2, from 1:00 - 2:30 pm.
Allan Gardens is a park & indoor botanical garden with 6 greenhouses comprising over 16,000 square feet.
Details & registration at bist.ca/event.
Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) takes place in two weeks! Please RSVP at bist.ca/event.
Thank you to @IacobelliLaw for being a 2026 Silver Sponsor! ☀️ To learn more about them, please visit iacobellilaw.com.
Thank you to @glucksteinlaw for being a 2026 Silver Sponsor! ☀️ To learn more about them, please visit gluckstein.com.
Our final Summer Switch-Up scenic walk will take place on Monday, August 31, at Toronto's beloved High Park, beginning at 1:00 pm. The meet-up location will be Grenadier Cafe @ 200 Parkside Dr. inside High Park. As always, please register in advance at bist.ca/event.
Our fall Fireside Chat with members of BIST's Board of Directors will take place in three weeks time, on the afternoon of Friday, September 11, 2026. RSVP at bist.ca/event.
Thank you to Bridgepoint Financial (@bpfin) for being our 2026 Gold Sponsor! ☀️ To learn more about them, please visit bridgepointfinancial.ca.
We are excited to share that our Online Educational Talk Series with BIAYR will return this fall, beginning with a presentation on Sept. 2 that will explore Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and approaches to rehabilitation. Please visit bist.ca/event to register.
Thank you to PIA Law and its member firms McLeish Orlando, Thomson Rogers, and Oatley Vigmond for being our 2026 Platinum Sponsor! ☀️ To learn more about them, please visit pialaw.ca.
Last week we had the honour of recognizing 3 community members for their outstanding contributions:
Eden D. - Fundraiser of the Year
Laura B. - Ambassador of the Year
Daniel M. - Volunteer of the Year
Thanks for all that you do, and congratulations on these well-earned awards.
This Monday, August 10, explore Riverdale Farm's animals before strolling next door to the historic Toronto Necropolis — one of the city's oldest cemeteries and a beautiful, quiet green space (30-45 min walk - the 2 locations are adjacent). bist.ca/event-details/summer…
UPDATE: We will not be offering any in-person programming on Friday, July 17, 2026, due to ongoing poor air quality. Everything will proceed virtually! Please visit bist.ca/event to RSVP to receive an online program link.
Two weeks from today, on July 29, you can cool off and enjoy an ice cream + socialize with other BIST Members!
RSVP at bist.ca/event. 🍦📅
This event is intended for Brain Injury Survivors and their caregivers.
We are hiring! We invite you to review the Key Responsibilities and Qualifications described at bist.ca/jobs. If you would like to submit an application, please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role to [email protected].
