Let’s Destigmatize Black Mental Health

News & Events Let’s Destigmatize Black Mental Health Join this workshop to explore the relationship between systemic oppression and mental illness as it relates to people of African descent. Participants will also learn the steps to take when supporting loved ones who are living with depression. Date: Saturday, July 22, 2023 Register here

Racial Justice in Education Summit

News & Events Racial Justice in Education Summit Gather to discuss anti-racism initiatives within school boards and identify the practices that make our school boards more inclusive. Topics will explore ways to confront anti-Black racism, Islamophobia, anti-Asian racism, and other forms of racism and Xenophobia. Date: Thursday, July 20, 2023 Register here

Take Black Your Health: OurCare Community Roundtable

News & Events Take Black Your Health: OurCare Community Roundtable This Community Roundtable is the perfect opportunity to share your experiences, learn from others, and connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about improving health outcomes for Black communities in Ontario. Date: Saturday, July 15, 2023 Register here

Breaking Barriers: Building Bridges for Legal Equity

News & Events Breaking Barriers: Building Bridges for Legal Equity Join this panel of experts who have dedicated their careers to advocating for justice and equality. Speakers will delve into the challenges faced by Muslims in Canada, addressing topics such as discrimination and representation. Date: Friday, July 18, 2023 Register here

Black Femme Legal Toolkit

News & Events Black Femme Legal Toolkit The Black Femme Legal Toolkit is dedicated to Black queer femmes, gender diverse folks and Black trans femmes who had and continue to have limited means of support navigating intersecting forms of anti-Black harassment, discrimination, violence, and misogynoir in their respective workplaces. The purpose of this toolkit is […]

Labour Market Outcomes for College and University Graduates

News & Events Labour Market Outcomes for College and University Graduates Statistics Canada has released data on labour market outcomes for college and university graduates from 2010 to 2019. The data is available at national, provincial, and territorial levels and covers median employment income by educational qualification, field of study, gender, age group, and status […]

Educational and Economic Outcomes of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual People in Canada: A Closer Look at Canadian-Born, Immigrant and Racialized Populations

News & Events Congress 2023: Complimentary Community Passes for Black and Indigenous Members Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences is Canada’s largest gathering of academics, and one of the largest in the world. It’s a place to hold critical conversations and hear from a diverse set of voices, share findings, refine ideas, and build partnerships […]

Congress 2023: Complimentary Community Passes for Black and Indigenous Members

News & Events Congress 2023: Complimentary Community Passes for Black and Indigenous Members Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences is Canada’s largest gathering of academics, and one of the largest in the world. It’s a place to hold critical conversations and hear from a diverse set of voices, share findings, refine ideas, and build partnerships […]

Building Community Through Food

News & Events Building Community Through Food DESTA Black Community Network is located in Little Burgundy, the southwestern Montreal neighborhood that was historically home to the city’s Black community. The network aims to reduce barriers to employment for Black youth and launched its food incubator initiative in 2020. Historically, marginalized communities do not have the same […]

Government of Canada Recognizes the Significance of Jamaican Maroons in Nova Scotia

News & Events Government of Canada Recognizes the Significance of Jamaican Maroons in Nova Scotia The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, has announced the designation of the Jamaican Maroons in Nova Scotia as an event of national historic significance under Parks Canada’s National Program of […]

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