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Background: From May 2006 to May 2022, I was a childcare support worker, tirelessly advocating for vulnerable children and at-risk youth in the child welfare system. As a former kid in care, I knew what it felt like to live in the system and used that understanding to serve the kids in my care. I was passionate about my job, but due to workplace bullying, systemic racism, harassment and discrimination, in May 2022, after a medical leave for Anxiety, I was forced to resign from my position. I have been fighting for justice and remedy ever since knowing that if I were to walk away, move on, and remain silent … what happened to me (Ingrid) will be done to someone else.
Justice is not free - it should be. So, I am asking for your help. Your contribution, —in any amount, will help me to fight for justice and systemic change in Manitoba where exclusive jurisdiction gives power to unions and labour board arbitrators over all disputes, including human rights complaints, making marginalized workers in unionized workplaces more vulnerable.
Your support encourages me to keep fighting the good fight and reminds me that every voice matters in creating positive social change.
Thank you for your support.
"A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS"
Meet the Artist/Founder
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Meet the Artist/Founder
Immigrating to Canada, from Jamaica, at the tender age of four, suffering through the impact of childhood sexual abuse, and living in the child welfare system provided, Ingrid D.Johnson, with a lot of inspiration for writing poems about her journey. These poems would later become her first, published, local, bestselling book in 2005, whic
Immigrating to Canada, from Jamaica, at the tender age of four, suffering through the impact of childhood sexual abuse, and living in the child welfare system provided, Ingrid D.Johnson, with a lot of inspiration for writing poems about her journey. These poems would later become her first, published, local, bestselling book in 2005, which would eventually inspire her original songs that she would record and perform live with the help of her band, The Funky Fresh Crew.
Always passionate about being "a voice for the voiceless," Ingrid D. Johnson offers inspiring speaking engagements on facing and learning to adversity, with an original mix of uplifting Jazz, Pop, Soul, and R&B music that is catchy and socially conscious that helping to inspire positive social change.
Honoured as a local Winnipeg artist in October 2011 by The Manitoba Women' s Advisory Council and Mentoring Artist's for Women's Art (MAWA) in the government publication: Women in The Arts: Artists Working for Social Change, Johnson's vision and mission for her small production company, In The Closet Productions ( launched September 2009), to be "a voice for the voiceless" was confrimed.
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In 2010, Johnson was the spokesperson for the clients of The Laurel Centre (a community resource center that counsels sexually abused women with addictions).
Johnson's music was promoted on Bravo! News, CBC national radio and news, CTV news, Shaw T.V., The Winnipeg Sun, The Winnipeg Free Press, Hot 103, and CJOB radio with live performanc
In 2010, Johnson was the spokesperson for the clients of The Laurel Centre (a community resource center that counsels sexually abused women with addictions).
Johnson's music was promoted on Bravo! News, CBC national radio and news, CTV news, Shaw T.V., The Winnipeg Sun, The Winnipeg Free Press, Hot 103, and CJOB radio with live performances at The Canadian Red Cross RespectED youth conference: VOICES Manitoba Youth in Care Network youth retreat, The Manitoba Youth Centre, and CBC's Annual Manitoba Harvest Fundraiser. She has had showcase invitations from MEOWCON in Austin, Texas (2013), The Objective in Nashville, TN (2016), and MONDO.NYC (2019). In addition to receiving opportunities to play her music at Rib Fest (2017), Steinbach's Summer in The City (2017), Canada Summer games (2017), Bell Tower Community Event (2018), CBC’s Annual Manitoba Harvest Fundraiser (Virtual interview /performance December 2020), The Red River Exhibition (2021), the Ellice & Sakihiwe Street Festival (2021), Freedom International School School Fundraiser (2022), Manitoba Music Open Mic Host (2022), Winterruption True North Square Music Festival (2022), Honey Fest Music Festival (2022), St. Norbert Arts Centre Community Fair (2023), The WestEnd Cultural Center Songwriter’s Circle (2024, and The Institute for Canadian Citizenship Ceremonies Anthem Singer and musical performer 2022-2024).
In January 2023, Johnson was also a featured speaker with Sk Arts Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Check out Johnson’s album “Dreamer” on Spotify, Bandcamp, iTunes, and all music streaming platforms today.
BOOK Ingrid D. Johnson TODAY!
BOOK Ingrid D. Johnson TODAY!
BOOK Ingrid D. Johnson TODAY!
AVAILABLE FOR ...
1. LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES.
2. VOICE-OVER PROJECTS.
3. SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS ON DEALING WITH AND LEARNING TO OVERCOME ADVERSITY.
Email: info@intheclosetproductions .com
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Support In The Closet Productions' mission to be "A voice for the voiceless" by drawing awareness to important social issues through music, podcasts, speaking engagements and other creative projects.
Sponsor us $25.00 or more, on a one-time or monthly basis.
Monthly sponsors receive perks such as a quarterly 60-minute Zoom meeting and early access to new music, books, and podcast episodes.