Youth Financial Literacy Workshop Series

by Kainoa Lloyd | June 29, 2025 | Events | 0 Comments

💸 Level Up Your Finances This July! 💸 Morningstar Canada and the Federation of Black Canadians are teaming up to bring you a FREE Financial Literacy Workshop Series for youth ages 18–30 in the GTA! 📅 July 8 & 9 | 9 AM–12 PM + Lunch 📍 Morningstar Canada, Toronto 💻...

Grants and Funding Opportunities—June 2025

by Nina | June 12, 2025 | 2025 March, Black Builders Network News, Blog, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

Looking to secure funding for your community initiative, nonprofit, or business idea? Below are a few funding opportunities and programs currently open to Black-led, community-rooted, or small business initiatives across Canada. Whether you’re a grassroots organizer,...

Top Grant Writing Pitfalls to Avoid for Nonprofits and Charities

by Nina | June 12, 2025 | 2024 April, Black Builders Network News, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

When it comes to grants, it’s tempting to believe that more applications mean better chances of success. But applying for every opportunity, especially those that don’t truly align with your mission can drain your time, damage your credibility, and weaken your overall...

Body-Worn Cameras: What the RCMP Rollout Means for Black Communities in Canada

by Nina | June 12, 2025 | 2024 April, Black Builders Network News, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

The RCMP has officially reached a major milestone: over 53% of frontline officers across 385 detachments are now trained and equipped with body-worn cameras (BWCs). By April 2026, full implementation across all provinces and territories is expected. For many, this may...

Tickets Now on Sale for the Federation of Black Canadians and Skills for Life Announces 3rd Annual Impact Gala Fundraising Event

by Kainoa Lloyd | June 11, 2025 | Gala | 0 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Celebrating Community Achievements, Uplifting Black Excellence — Now as a Registered Charity Toronto, June 11th, 2025 — The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) and Skills for Life (SFL) is thrilled to announce that tickets are now officially on...

Help Us Understand Legal Barriers for Black Youth

by Kainoa Lloyd | June 1, 2025 | Criminal Justice Reform, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

Are you between the ages of 16 and 30 and passionate about justice and equity? We want to hear from you. Join us for “Understanding the Gaps”, a community-led focus group aimed at exploring the barriers young people face in accessing legal justice. This is a space to...

Top Useful Tools for Grant Writing for Non-Profits and Charities

by Kainoa Lloyd | May 22, 2025 | 2024 April, Black Builders Network News, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

How to Work Smarter, Get Organized, and Boost Your Chances of Getting Funded as a Non Profit Writing a grant can oftentimes feel overwhelming but the right tools can help you stay organized, write clearly, and meet deadlines with less stress. Black non profits,...

Federation of Black Canadians Officially Receives Charity Status

by Nina | May 20, 2025 | Federation Monthly Recap, News, Press Release | 0 Comments

May 22, 2025 | Toronto, ON The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) is proud to announce that we have officially received registered charity status in Canada. This marks a historic and transformational milestone in our journey toward advancing equity, opportunity, and...

Grants and Funding Opportunities—May 2025

by Nina | May 20, 2025 | 2025 March, Black Builders Network News, Blog, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

Looking to secure funding for your community initiative, nonprofit, or business idea? Below are a few funding opportunities and programs currently open to Black-led, community-rooted, or small business initiatives across Canada. Whether you’re a grassroots organizer,...

Black Builders Networking Event Recap

by Secora Mighty-Johnson | May 13, 2025 | Black Builders Network News, Events | 0 Comments

May 6, 2025 | Mississauga, ON On the evening of May 6, 2025, the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) proudly hosted the Black Builders Networking Event in partnership with RBC, bringing together past Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) participants, community...

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Black Entrepreneurship French Pitch Competition Recap

Nov 15, 2024

The BEP French Cohort’s Pitch Competition on November 5th, 2024, was an unforgettable evening celebrating Black Francophone entrepreneurship. With over 80 attendees and a lineup of seven impressive pitches, this event for the Federation of Black Canadians’ French BEP...

Community Consultation: Sankofa Square

Nov 11, 2024

We are partnering with Sankofa Square to help make sure our community is heard! Be part of the conversation as we reimagine the vibrant heart of Toronto! Formerly known as Yonge and Dundas Square, Sankofa Square is undergoing an exciting transformation, and we want...

Unlock 20% Off Tickets to The Kingdom Choir at the Meridian Arts Centre!

Nov 11, 2024

FBC, in partnership with TO Live, is excited to offer an exclusive 20% off for our members to see the Kingdom Choir perform live at the Meridian Arts Centre on December 1st! This is your chance to experience the powerful and uplifting sound of the choir that...

French Black Entrepreneurship pitch competition!

Nov 4, 2024

Come join us for our Black Entrepreneurship pitch competition, french edition! When: November 5th 2024 6:30PM EST Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkc-yupj0jGdaxcaNAzQroYjHSo5Sp_djy After you registration you will receive an email confirmation...

FBC Annual General Meeting 2023: A Year of Impact

Oct 24, 2024

On October 23, the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM), with 45 participants reflecting on the organization’s 2023 milestones and setting the stage for an exciting year ahead. The meeting, called to order by Robert Tyndale,...

Community Consultations – City of Toronto 2025 Budget

Oct 21, 2024

Your Voice Matters: Help Shape the Future of Toronto Community organizations have partnered with the city of Toronto to host city-wide community consulations on the 2025 city buddget. Join us in creating positive change by sharing your experiences, ideas and...

Heritage Unveiled in Montreal!

Oct 15, 2024

On October 12th, the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC), in collaboration with Canadian Heritage through the Youth Take Charge program, hosted Heritage Unveiled at the vibrant Never Was Average space in Montreal. This event brought together history, community, and...

Heritage Unveiled: Celebrating the past, present and the future

Oct 9, 2024

Join us this weekend for Heritage Unveiled, a virtual event celebrating the significant contributions of Black Canadians to our history, culture, and society. Heritage Unveiled promises an afternoon filled with education, thought-provoking discussions, and community...

The Green Family’s $10,000 Donation Strengthens the Federation of Black Canadians’ Mission

Oct 9, 2024

The Barry and Laurie Green Family Charitable Trust has made a generous $10,000 donation to the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) and the Skills for Life (SFL) initiative. This contribution marks a significant boost for key programs, such as the Black...

Black Innovation Zone (BIZ) in Partnership with FBC @ Elevate Conference 2024

Oct 8, 2024

The Black Innovation Zone (BIZ) packed the house again with hundreds of Black entrepreneurs present, this time at Elevate Festival 2024. As one of the founding partners, the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) with our other founding partners Nobellum, Black Founders...