Following the success of the Brampton cohort, we launched four more cohorts in Ottawa, Calgary, Regina, and Vancouver. Each week the students had a 1-hour learning session followed by a 1-hour physical education session.
Over the past few weeks, the students from the Calgary, Ottawa, Saskatchewan, and Vancouver cohorts learned how to engage in their community, understand the job market and build their confidence through an interactive wellness session.
On June 14th, the Governor General of Canada appointed Birju Dattani as the new Chief Commissioner of the Canadian...
At Collision this year, the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) proudly collaborated with our fellow Black-led and Black-serving organizations to bring “The Black Innovation Zone” to the conference for the first time. Our participation highlighted the incredible achievements of the startups and entrepreneurs who have benefited from our Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP). These inspiring individuals shared their experiences as emerging entrepreneurs in the Canadian corporate market, highlighting how the BEP provided them with the necessary resources, tools, and skills to succeed. Discover more about these outstanding businesses below!
The Black Innovation Zone at Collision 2024 was an amazing opportunity to bring together Black entrepreneurs and professionals. We are grateful to have been a part of the #BlackInnovationZone and to have helped provide free tickets, thanks to our Black Builders Network, and a space for Black Innovators to connect and Network! Collision 2024 was an incredible conference and an amazing growth opportunity for the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) and our neighbouring organizations! We came together to create a strong presence in the Canadian tech world through the resources and opportunities available for Black Canadian entrepreneurs.
