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
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
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
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
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.
Black Entrepreneurship Program: Now accepting applications for our French Cohort
Sign up today for our 4-month virtual program designed to support Black entrepreneurs in reaching success with their business ventures! We are now accepting applications for our French Cohort.
Participate in a Research Study on Black Entrepreneurship in Canada
FBC partners with DPBA for a groundbreaking study on Black entrepreneurship in Canada. Led by Dr. Gerald Grant, this research aims to illuminate the challenges and triumphs of Black business owners. Your input will drive policy and support for Black-owned businesses nationwide. Join us in shaping a brighter future.
✨ 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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