May 2025 Recap
The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) and Skills for Life (SFL) is thrilled to announce that tickets are now officially on sale for the highly anticipated 2025 Impact Gala, returning this fall to celebrate the excellence, resilience, and contributions of Black Canadians across the country. This year’s gala marks a special milestone as FBC celebrates its first year as a newly registered charity in Canada.
Proceeds from the Gala will directly support FBC’s and Skills For Life’s programming, including its Supports for Student Learning Program and Black Entrepreneurship Program—initiatives that empower Black youth, dismantle barriers to education and employment, and invest in long-term community development.
Stay informed with our monthly recaps!
May 2025 Recap
The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) and Skills for Life (SFL) is thrilled to announce that tickets are now officially on sale for the highly anticipated 2025 Impact Gala, returning this fall to celebrate the excellence, resilience, and contributions of Black Canadians across the country. This year’s gala marks a special milestone as FBC celebrates its first year as a newly registered charity in Canada.
Proceeds from the Gala will directly support FBC’s and Skills For Life’s programming, including its Supports for Student Learning Program and Black Entrepreneurship Program—initiatives that empower Black youth, dismantle barriers to education and employment, and invest in long-term community development.
Stay informed with our monthly recaps!
Latest News
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 ✨
Q1. In what year was Juneteenth officially recognized as a U.S. federal holiday?
A) 1865
B) 1965
C) 2003
D) 2021
Q2. Which Canadian artist and community organizer co-founded a movement that shaped national conversations around race, identity, and protest?
A) Rinaldo Walcott
B) Rodney Diverlus
C) Amanda Parris
D) Desmond Cole
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Trivia: d; b
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Flags: Angola; Seychelles
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