Faces of Antyx: Moni

We’re so excited to have Moni as our Feature Friday this week! Moni has been with Antyx since last summer and has had the chance to participate in a few of our groups such as our Alex Community Food Centre mural camp, our drama camp and Battle City. 

Battle City was Moni’s first break-dancing performance and after practicing every Thursday for a month, Moni emerged victoriously. We’re so proud of her accomplishment and dedication! It’s no surprise that this is her favourite memory of her time at Antyx. 

In addition to break-dancing, Moni possesses many other talents including playing guitar and participating in both basketball and volleyball. 

For some, joining a new group such as Antyx can seem intimidating but Moni assures others that our community is understanding and will never judge your or your situation.

“It makes me think of a nice second family. I love being at Antyx! It’s my favourite thing to do when I’m not busy. It’s my favourite place to be and everyone is so welcoming and so nice. I feel like I belong”. 

Our youths come together and are able to create a strong bond, something that Moni is appreciative of. When we asked her what she’s learned since joining Antyx, she said “There's a lot of other stories and more issues that I didn't realize are actually more common. I thought it was just a me thing and then I found out that other people experience the same things I have.”

At Antyx, we want to promote an environment of inclusion and a collective sense of community. Our hearts were warmed when Moni responded to our question of how she would describe Antyx in one word with,

“Home”. 

Be sure to check out Moni’s feature and her artwork on our Instagram page @antyxarts!