Detroit Food Commons: A Practice Model For Black Food Sovereignty
In May 2024, NABC visited Detroit for the grand opening of the Detroit People’s Food Co-op. This project is the result of a 14-year community effort to build a Black-owned food system. The facility integrates a cooperative grocery store, community kitchens, and a farm-to-market supply chain. With over 3,000 community co-owners, the model shifts residents from consumers to stakeholders.
Key Information on Toronto’s Black Food Sovereignty Plan
The City of Toronto’s Black Food Sovereignty Plan shifts the focus from food access to community-led control. The plan centers on five pillars: building community leadership, expanding infrastructure like gardens and kitchens, securing sustainable funding, and opening doors for Black food entrepreneurs.
Black Food Sovereignty Roundtable 2021
On May 1, 2021, a roundtable on Black Food Sovereignty was held in Toronto. Hosted by The Afri-Can FoodBasket and NABC, the event centered on the idea that food sovereignty is about more than just access, it’s about control, autonomy, and cultural identity.
Black Food Sovereignty Conference 2024
The 2024 Black Food Sovereignty Conference in Toronto was a major step in turning vision into collective action. Co-hosted by the City of Toronto, NABC, and the Black Food Sovereignty Alliance, the event used collaboration to ensure Black-led organizations drove the agenda.
Plans for Black-owned Pan-African Credit Union unveiled in Toronto
This renewed investment reflects NABC’s joint pre-budget recommendations, aimed at strengthening Canada’s Black-led ecosystems
Launching the Black Canadian Learning & Transformation Institute
This renewed investment reflects NABC’s joint pre-budget recommendations, aimed at strengthening Canada’s Black-led ecosystems
News Release – NABC Applauds Renewal of $189M Black Entrepreneurship Program and Advancement of Black Justice Strategy
This renewed investment reflects NABC’s joint pre-budget recommendations, aimed at strengthening Canada’s Black-led ecosystems
NABC’s Recommendations to the 2026 Federal Pre-Budget Consultations
Menu HOME ABOUT US OUR PEOPLE INITIATIVES INSTITUTE NEWS & EVENTS PORTAL CONTACT NABC’s Recommendations to the 2026 Federal Pre-Budget Consultations NABC, endorsed by Black-led and Black-serving organizations across the […]
NABC’s Joint Submission Letter to the Federal Build Canada Homes Consultation
Menu HOME ABOUT US OUR PEOPLE INITIATIVES INSTITUTE NEWS & EVENTS PORTAL CONTACT NABC’s Joint Submission Letter to the Federal Build Canada Homes Consultation Together with partner organizations, NABC has […]
Building Government Relations Capacity for Systems Transformation
Engagement session Building Government Relations Capacity for Systems Transformation Offering Facilitators Who is it for How you’ll learn Venue Purpose: This session will support B3/nonprofit organizations in building foundational and […]