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
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.
✨ 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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