Greg Fergus Elected as First Black Speaker of the House of Commons
News & Events Greg Fergus Elected as First Black Speaker of the House of Commons Greg Fergus has become Canada’s first Black Speaker of the House of Commons, following the resignation of Anthony Rota. Rota stepped down after controversy surrounding his honoring of a man with ties to a Nazi military unit during World War […]
Home in Government for the Nonprofit Sector, with Zahra Esmail
News & Events Home in Government for the Nonprofit Sector, with Zahra Esmail While our sector has several touchpoints with the federal government, no ministry or department is responsible for improving the nonprofit sector’s policy environment or economic landscape. At the provincial level, however, such models exist. For example, in 2020, leaders in British Columbia […]
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Marked with Song, Marches, Powwows Across Canada
News & Events National Day for Truth and Reconciliation marked with song, marches, powwows across Canada Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful […]
Province announces $25M for new Black health-care hub in Peel
News & Events Province announces $25M for new Black health-care hub in Peel It’s called the Peel Black Health and Social Services Hub, and Health Minister Sylvia Jones says it’s expected to be up and running by next year. “For far too long, too many Ontarians have spent too much time navigating the health system,” […]
New 8-part documentary series reframes the rich and complex histories of Black people in Canada over 400 years
News & Events New 8-part documentary series reframes the rich and complex histories of Black people in Canada over 400 years Nearly 400 years since the first enslaved African arrived in Canada, a new series explores the lives of Black Canadians to this day. The series illuminates the struggles and triumphs of Black people in […]
What Does the Future Look Like for Non-profits Working in Networks
News & Events What Does the Future Look Like for Non-profits Working in Networks Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the nonprofit sector has grappled with unprecedented challenges, including climate change, income inequality, systemic racism, and community polarization. Amid these pressing issues, the value of network models has become evident. Over three […]
Applications Open for Maytree Policy School
News & Events Applications Open for Maytree Policy School Maytree Policy School is a transformative six-month program for nonprofit leaders focused on social policy. Running from January to June 2024. This program offers access to influential public policy experts in nonprofit sectors, government, think tanks, and politics. Participants will engage in a hands-on learning environment […]
Housing Crisis Community Gathering
News & Events Housing Crisis Community Gathering Join us for a community gathering on Saturday, September 30 at 5 PM on the Carrot Green Roof at 348 Danforth Avenue, next to the Chester subway station. In response to Toronto’s housing crisis, particularly affecting refugees and asylum seekers, we are coming together to support the humanitarian efforts of Black […]
New Report on Black Representation in Canadian Curriculum
News & Events New Report on Black Representation in Canadian Curriculum A recent study conducted by the Canadian Commission for UNESCO (CCUNESCO) and Turner Consulting Group highlights the pressing need for consistent inclusion of Black Canadians and their history in elementary and secondary school curricula across Canada. The report, “Black Canadians and Public Education: A […]
Improving Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in the Prairies for Marginalized Communities
News & Events Improving Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in the Prairies for Marginalized Communities Canada’s Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Fund, backed by a $81 million commitment over three years, is supporting innovative projects to address the healthcare needs of marginalized communities. Recently, the Canadian government allocated nearly $1.3 million from the […]