The documentary “Irie People” will be screened On Saturday, May 27, 2023, an important event will be taking place in Toronto to address the impact of gentrification on Canada’s International Roots Rock Reggae Culture and the individuals and businesses that shaped it. The event aims to shed light on the City of Toronto’s initiative, the […]
PACE Canada sends CAD$100,000 annually to schools in Jamaica for upgrades By Lincoln DePradine PACE Canada, a federal Canadian charitable organization founded in 1987 by a group of women in the Jamaican Diaspora, is presenting awards to five Jamaican schools that emerged winners in a contest that was held as part of the commemoration […]
by the federal government TORONTO, Feb. 8, 2023 /CNW/ – The Government of Canada has awarded the stewardship of the Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund to the Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC). This historic and ground-breaking investment of $200 million will positively impact Black-led, Black-focused and Black-serving non-profit organizations and registered charities across the country by […]
By Carlton Joseph Last week, President Joe Biden delivered his state of the union address to the nation, to a divided congress, where Republicans control the House and Democrats control the Senate. Biden, started by acknowledging that Covid had shut down the country for two years but that since he took office the country, with […]
Last week, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, announced that Foundation for Black Communities was selected to enter into negotiations for the administration of the $200 million Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund. The Foundation for Black Communities is a national, Black-led and Black-serving organization whose proposal demonstrated strong partnerships and significant […]
Exciting news! The BBPA’s Rise Up program is offering a total of $80,000 in funding for participating Black Women+ entrepreneurs. Take advantage of this incredible opportunity and apply today to be one of the 8 winners who will receive a share of the prize money. The program is intended to help entrepreneurs enhance their businesses. […]
Plans are underway to make sure health-care workers recruited from Kenya will have what they need to start their new lives in Nova Scotia following a provincial recruitment trip to refugee camps, as well as the capital Nairobi. Housing should be available before people arrive, according to the federal program that jump-started the hiring initiative. That’s why long-term care provider MacLeod Group has […]
By Carlton Joseph A couple of weeks ago President Joe Biden invited the leaders of 49 African nations in Washington for the second US-African Leaders’ Summit. Vice President, Kamala Harris opened the meeting making the case that the continent’s demographics will inevitably lead it to become a key global player in the decades to come […]
On Monday, Members of the Liberal Black Caucus held a roundtable with Black media from across the country to share details about new measures from the Fall Economic Statement that the government is taking to make life more affordable, including: – Permanently eliminating interest on Canada Student Loans and Canada Apprentice Loans – Creating a […]
This is among a number of fellowships, bursaries, and wards aimed a range of communities To celebrate the exceptional work of journalists and news organizations across the country and to provide professional growth opportunities for emerging journalistic talent, The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is now accepting entries for its 2023 awards and fellowships. The deadline for all […]
