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
Black Organizations in Canada Driving Black Entrepreneurship in June
June is dedicated to spotlighting Black-led organizations driving entrepreneurship in Canada. Learn about the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) and its collaboration with other entities through the Black Innovation Zone (BIZ) to empower Black talent nationwide. Discover how these initiatives are shaping the landscape for Black entrepreneurs and professionals in Canada.
Visa Empowers Canadian Women Entrepreneurs with Grants and Mentorship Program through York University’s YSpace
Visa is championing women entrepreneurs across Canada by providing ten $10,000 grants and access to an accelerated mentorship program through York University’s YSpace.
FBC Celebrates New Role as Organizational Mentor for Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Youth Opportunity Fund
The Ontario Trillium Foundation has proudly accepted FBC as an organizational mentor for grassroots groups applying for the Youth Opportunity Fund. In this role, FBC will provide vital administrative and budget support, as well as aid in project delivery, ensuring these groups can successfully execute their initiatives.
✨ 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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