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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AGM 2024 for the Federation of Black Canadians!

Oct 5, 2024

The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) is proud to announce our Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for October 24th at 8 PM EST via Zoom. This meeting serves as a vital opportunity for our community to come together, reflect on our achievements over the past...

La FCN lance le Programme d’entrepreneuriat noir à Montréal

Sep 9, 2024

La Fédération des Canadiens Noirs (FCN) a franchi une étape importante en lançant la cohorte francophone de son Programme d'entrepreneuriat noir dans la vibrante ville de Montréal. Accueilli au célèbre Afromusée, l'événement a réuni des leaders communautaires, des...

Black Builders Network Virtual Event Recap

Aug 28, 2024

The Black Builders Network Virtual Event, hosted by the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC), brought together a dynamic group of Black-owned businesses and community leaders and non-profits for an enriching session of updates, presentations, and networking...

Nominations Open for 2024 Impact Student and Teacher Awards at the Gala

Jul 12, 2024

Nominations are now open for our Impact Student and Impact Teacher awards for the 2024 Gala. We will honouring 1 outstanding student who is making a positive impact on the community as well as 1 Phenomenal teacher that is having impact on these students' lives. Both...

Spotlight on our Five Trailblazing Startups that were at Collision!

Jul 1, 2024

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...

Black Innovation Zone at Collision 2024: A Recap

Jun 27, 2024

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...

Panel Discussion at the Black Innovation Zone Collision!

Jun 19, 2024

The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) is thrilled to invite you to a dynamic panel discussion at as part of the Black Innovation Zone(BIZ) at Collision featuring past participants of our Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP). This event will take place on Thursday,...

Join Us for the 2nd Annual Impact Gala – Early Bird Tickets Available Now!

Jun 6, 2024

Get ready to celebrate Black excellence like never before! On September 21st, join The Federation of Black Canadians and Skills For Life in bringing the energy with our 2nd Annual Impact Gala. Help raise money for Black Youth in Canada. Early Bird Tickets start at...

Stand Up Against Gun Violence: Keep6ix’s “Harmony Over Violence” Concert

Jun 6, 2024

The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC FCN) stands firmly against gun violence, particularly the disproportionate impact it has on Black communities. This June 7th, on the National Day Against Gun Violence, we're proud to partner with Keep6ix to present "Harmony Over...

Recap: Capacity Building Webinar: Scaling Your Business

Jun 5, 2024

We are thrilled to share a recap of our recent capacity building webinar, "Scaling Your Business," hosted by the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC). The event featured Justina Kanza, the Founder of Okwera Academy, who generously shared her expertise, journey, and...