New Initiative to Tackle Housing Disparities in Black Communities
News & Events New Initiative to Tackle Housing Disparities in Black Communities In a pivotal move to confront the challenges that have long hindered equitable housing for Black Canadians, the Network for the Advancement of Black Communities (NABC) is pleased to announce the development of the Black Community Housing Resource Centre (BCHC). The BCHC aims […]
Navigating the African Refugee Crisis in Toronto
News & Events Navigating the African Refugee Crisis in Toronto In Toronto, an escalating and urgent crisis challenges the city’s inclusive reputation—the African refugee crisis. As temperatures drop, migrants and asylum seekers are forced to sleep outside, facing life-threatening conditions. Tragically, in Mississauga, on November 14, one of the migrants passed away while asleep in […]
Calgary Summit Marks the Launch of the African Canadian Collaborative for Systems Change
News & Events Calgary Summit Marks the Launch of the African Canadian Collaborative for Systems Change The Calgary African Community Collective (CACC), in partnership with the Network for the Advancement of Black Communities (NABC) and the Calgary Foundation, hosted a two-day summit on November 9 and 10, 2023 to launch the African Canadian Collaborative for […]
Advancing Evaluation: Black Canadian Evaluation Capacity Building Pilot
News & Events Advancing Evaluation: Black Canadian Evaluation Capacity Building Pilot In the evolving landscape of evaluation, the Black Canadian Communities Evaluation Capacity Building (ECB) Pilot emerged as a unique initiative, testing a new approach to evaluation capacity building to advance new standards for how evaluation is approached within Black-focused, Black-led, and Black-serving (B3’s) organizations. […]
Call for Proposals Launched Under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative
News & Events Call for Proposals Launched Under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative The Government of Canada, through the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI), is investing $21.5 million in a third round of funding for the Black-led National Funders network. This initiative empowers Black Canadians by strengthening Black-led community-based organizations nationwide, focusing on […]
2023 Black Food Sovereignty Policy Paper
News & Events 2023 Black Food Sovereignty Policy Paper In 2018, Black families in Canada faced 3.5 times higher rates of food insecurity than white families, with over one-third of Black children living in food-insecure households. This chronic issue highlights how systemic inequality adversely impacts the health of Black Canadians. Rooted in years of racism […]
Helping Vulnerable Youth Involved in the Criminal Justice System
News & Events Helping Vulnerable Youth Involved in the Criminal Justice System The Government of Canada is supporting innovative efforts to prevent youth involvement in the criminal justice system. As part of Restorative Justice Week, the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice, announced funding for the Circle of Change Restorative Justice program by Friends in […]
OCAD University Launches Cultural Policy Hub
News & Events OCAD University Launches Cultural Policy Hub OCAD University has unveiled its Cultural Policy Hub, a collaborative initiative fostering arts and culture sector growth in policymaking, research, and knowledge exchange. Partnering with artists, researchers, and leaders from academia, government, and nonprofits, the hub, led by Executive Director Miriam Kramer, aims to enhance cultural […]
Bringing Affordable Housing Home: An Action Plan for Housing Stability in Ontario
News & Events Bringing Affordable Housing Home: An Action Plan for Housing Stability in Ontario United Way Greater Toronto and partners released an important new report, Bringing Affordable Housing Home: An Action Plan for Housing Stability in Ontario, which includes seven solutions-focused recommendations to all levels of government to build and protect affordable and deeply affordable housing in Ontario. Following each recommendation are […]
#PowerOfUs Campaign – Take Action: 150 Days to Believe
News & Events #PowerOfUs Campaign – Take Action: 150 Days to Believe The Toronto Foundation has launched a 150-day #PowerOfUs campaign to address alarming trends revealed in the 19th biennial Toronto’s Vital Signs Report. Revealing increased isolation, depression, and unaffordability, the report prompts urgent action to change the city’s trajectory. The campaign encourages individuals and […]