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 […]

Research Highlights Challenges Faced by Young Black Mothers

News & Events Research Highlights Challenges Faced by Young Black Mothers A collaborative research project between Brock University and the TAIBU Community Health Centre in Toronto has focused on amplifying the voices of young Black mothers in Canada and recommending changes to better support them. The study explored how these mothers navigate motherhood amidst experiences […]

Guelph Community Foundation Distributes Over $500K to 11 Organizations

News & Events Guelph Community Foundation Distributes Over $500K to 11 Organizations The Guelph Community Foundation has allocated $512,000 to support 11 local projects in Guelph and Wellington County. The funding stems from Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund, a government initiative with a $400 million investment to aid community services, nonprofits, charities, and Indigenous governing […]

Black Legal Action Centre and McCarthy Tétrault Launches Class Action Against ‘Carding’ Practice

News & Events Black Legal Action Centre and McCarthy Tétrault Launches Class Action Against ‘Carding’ Practice The Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC) and McCarthy Tétrault LLP have jointly initiated a class action lawsuit against the Toronto Police Service for its controversial “carding” practice, which allegedly targets and harasses black and Indigenous individuals. The lawsuit claims […]

Transforming Foundation Learning and Evaluation Into a Power Building Strategy

News & Events Education and Earnings of Canadian-born Black Populations Statistics Canada has released a study based on the 2021 Census, which investigates the educational attainment and earnings of Canadian-born Black populations, focusing on three groups: African-origin, Caribbean-origin, and Canadian-origin individuals. Educational attainment varies significantly, with African-origin having the highest proportion (46%) of individuals with […]

Education and Earnings of Canadian-born Black Populations

News & Events Education and Earnings of Canadian-born Black Populations Statistics Canada has released a study based on the 2021 Census, which investigates the educational attainment and earnings of Canadian-born Black populations, focusing on three groups: African-origin, Caribbean-origin, and Canadian-origin individuals. Educational attainment varies significantly, with African-origin having the highest proportion (46%) of individuals with […]

Minister Sudds Announces Over 5,000 Projects Funded Under the Community Services Recovery Fund

News & Events Minister Sudds Announces Over 5,000 Projects Funded Under the Community Services Recovery Fund Community service organizations faced several challenges during the pandemic including increased demand and reduced revenues. On August 17, 2023, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds announced that nearly 5,500 projects are being funded under the […]

City of Toronto Awards $21.5 Million in Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition Program Funding to Secure 121 Affordable Rental Homes

News & Events City of Toronto Awards $21.5 Million in Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition Program Funding to Secure 121 Affordable Rental Homes The City of Toronto has allocated $21.5 million through its Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition (MURA) program to five non-profit housing agencies. This funding will facilitate the purchase and conversion of 121 private market rental units […]

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