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!
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Unlock Your Business Potential with These Exciting Grants and Funding Opportunities
Discover a range of grants and funding opportunities designed to support small businesses, student work placements, innovative projects, and community initiatives. From TELUS’s Stand with Owners campaign to ICTC’s WIL Digital program, Grand Challenges Canada, Ontario Creates IDM Fund, and the National Anti-Racism Fund, find the resources you need to succeed and make a positive impact.
Nominations Open for 2024 Impact Student and Teacher Awards at the Gala
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Impact Student and Teacher Awards, set to be presented at our annual gala. This year, we will honor one outstanding student making a positive impact in the community and one phenomenal teacher significantly influencing students’ lives. Winners will receive a beautiful crystal award at the gala. Submit your nominations by August 30th, 2024, at 5:00 PM.
The Federation of Black Canadians Unveils Key Findings from “Resilience Throughout COVID-19” Project
Toronto, ON, July 3, 2024 — The Federation of Black Canadians announces the results of the ‘Resilience Throughout COVID-19’ project by the University of Toronto. This study highlights the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black communities in Canada, revealing high infection severity, stigma, and long recovery times. Key findings emphasize the need for culturally relevant health education and stronger community partnerships to address systemic issues and promote equitable health outcomes.
Spotlight on our Five Trailblazing Startups that were at Collision!
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!
Black Innovation Zone at Collision 2024: A Recap
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.
✨ 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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