Demographics and Educational Experiences of Black 2SLGBTQI+ People in Canada
News & Events Demographics and Educational Experiences of Black 2SLGBTQI+ People in Canada The article highlights the challenges faced by Black 2SLGBTQI+ communities in Canada, emphasizing the need for a federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan to address their specific health, economic, and social issues. Despite their significant contributions to building Canada, Black 2SLGBTQI+ individuals are not […]
Refugee Serving Organizations Call for Urgent Action to Address Crisis Impacting Refugees in Toronto
News & Events Refugee Serving Organizations Call for Urgent Action to Address Crisis Impacting Refugees in Toronto Refugee serving organizations, organizations working with people experiencing homelessness, and other civil society groups held a press conference on Friday, July 14, 2023, to address the pressing crises affecting refugees in the city. Frontline leaders from these organizations […]
Shifting Power Dynamics: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion within the Nonprofit Sector
News & Events Shifting Power Dynamics: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion within the Nonprofit Sector Last week, amanuel melles, of the Network for the Advancement of Black Communities and a member of the Equitable Recovery Collective, joined Imagine Canada on the Let’s Imagine Podcast for an impactful and enlightening episode. In this discussion, Bruce and aman delve into the findings […]
Join YOF’s Grant Review Committee
News & Events Join YOF’s Grant Review Committee The Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) is recruiting volunteers to be part of their Grant Review Committee (GRC). The YOF provides both grants and capacity-building supports to grassroots groups, community-based organizations and collaboratives focused on improving the wellbeing of youth and families who face multiple barriers. Informed by […]
Join the York Region Food Council
News & Events Join YOF’s Grant Review Committee Hosted by York Region Food Network, the Food Council is building a coordinated food system that benefits everyone with equitable access to food. To make sure their work is representative of all communities, they are looking for community members, urban growers, food processors & distributors, youth, seniors, […]
Security Infrastructure Program Launches Call for Applications to Protect Communities from Hate Crimes
News & Events Security Infrastructure Program Launches Call for Applications to Protect Communities from Hate Crimes The Government of Canada has announced funding through the Security Infrastructure Program to combat hate-motivated crimes. The Security Infrastructure Program provides financial support to private not-for-profit organizations who are eligible, including community centers, places of worship, educational institutions, and […]
YNOT Annual Youth Potential Recognition Dinner
News & Events YNOT Annual Youth Potential Recognition Dinner Each year, YNOT Services hosts the Annual Youth Potential Recognition Dinner to recognize some of the most outstanding youths within the Black Creek community. The dinner aims to recognize high academic achievers, sponsor low-income youth with exceptional leadership skills, and appreciate the efforts of program participants, […]
Canadians are Invited to Share their Priorities for the 2024 Federal Budget
News & Events Canadians are Invited to Share their Priorities for the 2024 Federal Budget The House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance is seeking input from Canadians for the 2024 Federal Budget. Canadians are invited to participate in the pre-budget consultations by submitting written briefs through the Committee’s website before August 4, 2023. The Committee […]
Federal Government Announces Child-Care Infrastructure Funding to Build More Spaces
News & Events Federal Government Announces Child-Care Infrastructure Funding to Build More Spaces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced $625 million in funding over four years to support the development of child-care infrastructure in provinces and territories. The funding aims to assist providers in renovating, retrofitting, and constructing not-for-profit and public child-care facilities, aligning with […]
Sector Seeks Consensus and a Louder Voice in Ottawa
News & Events Sector Seeks Consensus and a Louder Voice in Ottawa Over the course of two days in Ottawa, representatives from the charitable and non-profit sector, including the Network for the Advancement of Black Communities (NABC), participated in an experiment to unite their voices and advocate for the sector. The goal was to address […]