March 2025 Recap

Join us on Tuesday, May 6th, from 5:30PM – 8:00 PM at Tower 2, Great Lakes Room (Meadowvale), Mississauga, for an exclusive networking and learning experience! This event brings together Black Builders, Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) graduates, and community members to celebrate achievements, gain valuable insights from industry experts, and connect with RBC leaders. Enjoy panel discussions, free food and networking opportunities designed to empower Black entrepreneurs.

Limited spots available—register now!

 Stay informed with our monthly recaps!

March 2025 Recap

Join us on Tuesday, May 6th, from 5:30PM – 8:00 PM at Tower 2, Great Lakes Room (Meadowvale), Mississauga, for an exclusive networking and learning experience! This event brings together Black Builders, Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) graduates, and community members to celebrate achievements, gain valuable insights from industry experts, and connect with RBC leaders. Enjoy panel discussions, free food and networking opportunities designed to empower Black entrepreneurs.

Limited spots available—register now!

 Stay informed with our monthly recaps!

Latest News

Introducing Trusteeship and Grantwriting Consultations for Premium Black Builders

Introducing Trusteeship and Grantwriting Consultations for Premium Black Builders

FBC is excited to announce a new service for Premium Black Builders: trusteeship and grantwriting consultations for grassroots organizations. Our service provides strategic leadership, access to expertise, increased credibility, financial stewardship, advocacy, and operational efficiency. For more information, email joshua@fbcfcn.ca.

Join Us for the 2nd Annual Impact Gala – Early Bird Tickets Available Now!

Join Us for the 2nd Annual Impact Gala – Early Bird Tickets Available Now!

Get ready to celebrate Black excellence like never before! On September 21st, join The Federation of Black Canadians and Skills For Life for our 2nd Annual Impact Gala. Experience an evening filled with energy, inspiration, and community, all while helping to raise money for Black Youth in Canada. Early Bird Tickets start at $150. Secure your spot now and make an impact! Learn more and get your tickets

Stand Up Against Gun Violence: Keep6ix’s “Harmony Over Violence” Concert

Stand Up Against Gun Violence: Keep6ix’s “Harmony Over Violence” Concert

Join the Federation of Black Canadians and Keep6ix on June 7th for “Harmony Over Violence: A Concert for Change” at Mississauga Celebration Square. This event on the National Day Against Gun Violence aims to raise awareness about the impact of gun violence on Black communities and promote unity through music and art. Learn more about our efforts and how you can contribute to lasting change.

Funding Opportunity: Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program

Funding Opportunity: Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program

Canadian Heritage’s Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP) prioritizes events honouring Black Canadians and combatting anti-Asian racism. Eligible events celebrate cultural heritage and promote understanding. Stay tuned for FBC’s upcoming collaboration process for community organizations involved in these events.

Apply now for the SheaMoisture Dream Fund Grant

Apply now for the SheaMoisture Dream Fund Grant

The Dream Fund Grant in partnership with The Diversity Agency is providing Black female-owned businesses with financial resources, networks, and entrepreneurial education needed to thrive. Apply now for the SheaMoisture Dream Fund Grant.

Call for STBBI interviews

Call for STBBI interviews

Calling all Ontario Black residents aged 18-34! Your participation in our STBBI project is vital for equity-led research. By joining, you’re not just contributing data – you’re helping ensure that future interventions are tailored to the needs of our community.

✨  Test Your Knowledge  ✨

1.  The Maroons, descendants of formerly enslaved Africans, established one of the earliest Black settlements in which Canadian province? 

a) Ontario
b) Nova Scotia
c) Quebec
d) Alberta

 

2. The 1792 migration of over 1,000 Black Loyalists from Nova Scotia led to the founding of which West African city? 

a) Freetown
b) Accra
c) Banjul
d) Monrovia

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Trivia: b; a

 

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A flag with horizontal red, white, and blue stripes and a white star in a blue square in the upper left corner.
A flag with two yellow triangles at the top and bottom and two green triangles at the hoist and fly. These are surrounded by a red border charged with six five-pointed yellow stars – three at the top centre and three at the bottom centre – along with an additional star on a red disc at the centre and a nutmeg at the hoist triangle
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