A BLACK-LED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
We are committed to empowering the Black community and advancing racial justice, equal and equitable opportunity, economic and socio-cultural development for all Black People in Canadas North.
VISION STATEMENT
An empowered and united Black voice advocating for the advancement of racial justice and equity for all Black people in Canada’s North.
CORE BELIEFS
B – Boldness
A – Advocacy and Accountability
C – Community and Collaboration
U – Unity
P – Persistence
N – Non-violence
O – Objectivity
R – Respect
T – Transparency
H – Healing
End all forms of racism, racial injustice, and barriers that perpetuate inequity for Black people, specifically within law enforcement, justice, healthcare, housing, education, research, and media.
Work actively with Indigenous organizations and other allies to promote equity.
Promote and amplify the impact of Black individuals, businesses and organizations established in northern Canada.
Advocate for inclusive spaces and opportunities for Black voices and perspectives at all levels of decision making in both public and private sectors.
Demand accountability and transparency from individuals in positions of power and leadership in both government and corporate entities.
Empower black individuals to access and fully participate in community.
OUR EVENTS
2025 Black History Month
Gala Night Community Dinner Cooking Workshop Art Exhibition
2024 Black History Month
Cooking workshop Reconcilliation Gala night
OUR PARTNERS AND COLLABORATORS
We work with various local and national organizations, including:
- Government of Canada’s Department of Canadian Heritage
- Government of Canada’s Department of Justice
- Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
- Canadian Race Relations Foundation
- Federation of Black Canadians
- City of Yellowknife
- Tree of Peace Friendship Centre
- College Nordique Francophone
- Multicultural Community of Yellowknife
- Presence Francophone
