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Black Canadian Studies

Organizations

Black Research Network
a vibrant network of award-winning, multidisciplinary and leading researchers shaping a better future, with local and global impact.
Harry Jerome Awards
Awards showcase, recognize, and honor excellence within the African-Canadian community, acknowledging African-Canadian professionals who have had a widespread, positive effect on Canadian society. In doing so, they inspire excellence and civic duty in others.
Black Business and Professionals Association
To advance Canada’s Black communities by delivering programs that support business and professional excellence, higher education and economic development.
The Canadian Association for Black Lawyers
Provides resources and initiatives to support Black students and professionals in the legal field.
Canadian Black Nurses Alliance (CBNA)
Advocates for Black nurses and aims to improve health outcomes for Black communities.
Canadian Black Scientists Network
Exists to Elevate, Make Visible, Celebrate and Connect Black Canadians pursuing or possessing advanced degrees in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Medicine/Health) across sectors.

Conferences

Black Canadian Studies Association
Toronto Black Film Festival
Canadian Association for African Studies (CAAS) Annual Conference
National Black Studies Conference
The Society for the Study of Black Religion (SSBR) Annual Meeting
Black Cultural Archives Annual Conference
African and Caribbean history and culture within the UK context.
Canadian Historical Association (CHA) Annual Meeting
Canadian history with opportunities to present on Black Canadian history and studies.
Canadian Association for African Studies (CAAS) Annual Conference
African and African diaspora studies, including Black Canadian topics.
The Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) Annual Conference
Education and its impact on Canadian history and culture, including Black Canadian experiences.
Black Canadian Studies Conference (varies by year)
Black Canadian history and contemporary issues.

Support Groups

Black Youth Helpline
Serves all youth and specifically responds to the need for a Black youth specific service, positioned and resourced to promote access to professional, culturally appropriate support for youth, families and schools.
The Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce
Supports Black entrepreneurs and businesses through resources, networking, and advocacy.
Black Lives Matter Canada
Focuses on current social justice issues, advocacy, and community organizing in the Black Canadian context.
The Black Health Alliance
Focuses on improving health outcomes and advocating for health equity within Black communities.
Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention
Addresses the health disparities affecting Black communities, particularly related to HIV/AIDS.

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