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Education
Freedom School Toronto
School
Toronto
It is a youth and parent driven initiative that intervenes to fight against anti-Black racism in the school system and to create educational alternatives for Black children.
Harriet Tubman Community Organization
Community
Canada
Provides African Canadian youth with a sense of belonging and connection to their heritage.
A multi-service centre that offers counselling, skills development, summer camps, newcomer support, leadership programs, and social events.
https://www.tubmancommunity.org/
1761 Sheppard Ave E, North York, ON M2J 0A5
647-834-6992
416-316-3419 (Direct)
Enat Restaurant
Restaurant
London, ON
Ethiopian restaurant. A diverse selection of flavourful and filling dishes. Wots (stews) range from spicy to mild, with options for vegan and vegetarians as well as meat-eaters.
Food & Events
Honey
Restaurant
5977 Dixie Rd, Mississauga
Soul food spot located in Mississauga offering a wide variety of classics.
Celebrations Events Management
Event Planning/Coordination
Canada
Adeola is joined by a team of highly trained professional planners and event coordinators, well known for their creativity in bringing to life inspirational luxurious weddings and events with extreme attention to detail.
Enat Restaurant
Restaurant
London, ON
Ethiopian restaurant. A diverse selection of flavourful and filling dishes. Wots (stews) range from spicy to mild, with options for vegan and vegetarians as well as meat-eaters.
Afro beat kitchen
Restaurant
1165 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6H 1M9
A restaurant that sells west african food.
WithLove Picnics
Food
withlovepicnics@gmail.com
Toronto
“Black female owned luxury picnic business, WithLove Picnics. WithLove Picnics offers 3 specially curated packages ranging from an intimate affair to a group gathering. Our prices start at $165 and come with everything you need for a luxurious picnic event.”
Edible Bliss 11
Food/Catering
(647) 764-2902
Toronto
devour@ediblebliss11.ca
Edible Bliss 11 is a Toronto-based catering company owned and operated by Amanda Hamer. The location caters to small dinners, parties and events with up to 150 people in attendance.
Cup of Té
Food
(437) 917-9294
Toronto/Online
info@cupofte.com
“Cup of Té is a premier online retailer of loose leaf organic teas and teaware.”
A Cookie Called Quest
Food
Mississauga/Online
A Cookie Called Quest is a sweets shop that offers hand-baked vegan cookies.
Durham Carifest
Music/Events
Ajax (GTA)
Durham Carifest is an annual Caribbean food and music festival that celebrates and promotes Caribbean culture in Durham Region.
Saint Falls
Entertainment/Events
(289)438-7799
Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
Saint Falls is the “gateway to events, concerts, nightlife and entertainment happening within the St. Catharines and Niagara Falls region.”
The Fresh Mango
Restaurant
(613) 424-6626
Gloucester
The Fresh Mango is a Gloucester-based juice and salad bar.
KaSpace Cafe
Restaurant
Toronto
KaSpace Cafe is a Toronto-based restaurant that offers vegan and vegetarian Jamaican food.
We Want Smoke!
Entertainment/Events
Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
Premium smoke and sparkular services.
The Diner’s Corner
Restaurant
678 Yonge Street, Toronto, M4Y 2A6
A menu that serves a mouth watering Jamaican cuisine that is authentic.
416-929-7031
info@dinerscorner.com
We Want Smoke!
Entertainment/Events
Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
Premium smoke and sparkular services.
Health & Wellness
The Most Nurtured
Community
Canada
Holistic wellness program created for Black women, by Black women.
Community yoga, panels, and workshops aim to help LGBTQ+, non-binary, and trans women connect with and become the most nurtured version of themselves.
https://blackexecs.com/listing/the-most-nurtured/
Email: themostnurtured@gmail.com
Black Owned Goods & Services
Toronto
Black Owned Toronto is an online platform dedicated to highlighting black owned businesses. Physical location now in Scarborough Town Centre.
Resources
(416) 492-3000
200 Consumers Rd Suite #510, North York, ON M2J 4R4
Charity organization addressing economic and social barriers that affect Black youth employment and offer job resources.
Information/Directories
ByBlacks
Online Magazine/Directory
Canada
“We put all of Black Canada at your fingertips, by providing a comprehensive Black Canadian business directory and a listing of Black-focused events within the Canadian community.”
Black Owned Toronto
Black Owned Goods & Services
Toronto
Black Owned Toronto is an online platform dedicated to highlighting black owned businesses. Physical location now in Scarborough Town Centre.
CEE Centre For Young Black Professionals
Resources
(416) 492-3000
200 Consumers Rd Suite #510, North York, ON M2J 4R4
Charity organization addressing economic and social barriers that affect Black youth employment and offer job resources.
Black Owned Canada
Directory
Online/205-160 Springhurst Ave., Toronto, ON
Black Owned Canada is an online directory that highlights Black-owned businesses in major cities across Canada.
Black Bay Inc.
Services
blackbaybiz@gmail.com
London, ON
Black Bay is a curated collection of Black-owned and mixed brands. The company makes buying Black “possible, easier and simpler.”
The Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce
Directory/Services
Canada
“The CBCC is committed to connecting Black Businesses in Canada to the Global Black diaspora and the mainstream global markets by promoting local and bilateral trade, resources, information and cultural exchange.”
Newer Perspective Consulting
Services
info@newerperspectivesconsulting.com
Hamilton
Newer Perspectives Consulting is a virtual assistant company that provides administrative assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs so that the owners can reclaim their time.
Black Bay Inc.
Services
London, ON
Black Bay is a curated collection of Black-owned and mixed brands. The company makes buying Black “possible, easier and simpler.”
The Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce
Directory/Services
(416) 492-3000
Canada
“The CBCC is committed to connecting Black Businesses in Canada to the Global Black diaspora and the mainstream global markets by promoting local and bilateral trade, resources, information and cultural exchange.”
Leadership
Dr. Daniel Monehin - Resolut Consulting
Leadership Consultant
Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
Empowering leaders to be effective in supporting their teams/organizations remain relevant and effective.
Black Opportunity Fund
Social & Financial Capital
Toronto
Building social and financial capital for Blacks in Canada.
The Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce
Directory/Services
Canada
“The CBCC is committed to connecting Black Businesses in Canada to the Global Black diaspora and the mainstream global markets by promoting local and bilateral trade, resources, information and cultural exchange.”
Mental Health
Corner Counsellor
Mental Health Practice
10 Milner Business Court, Suite 300, ON
Mental health provider that offers individual,couple and family therapy sessions.
Bloom Psychology & Wellness
Mental Health Practice
2300 Yonge St Suite 1600, ON, M4P 1E4
Mental health provider that offers individual and couples therapy.
Black Youth Helpline
Mental Health
Canada
Black Youth Helpline (BYH) hones in on primary prevention to prevent disease or injury before it occurs.
Cell: 416-285-9944
Toll Free: 1-833-294-8650
Email: info@blackyouth.ca
Misc.
6ixWicks
Candle
Canada
A vegan, kosher, coconut & soy wax based, clean candle company that’s hand-poured in Toronto.
Herstory
Dolls
Hamilton
“The CBCC is committed to connecting Black Businesses in Canada to the Global Black diaspora and the mainstream global markets by promoting local and bilateral trade, resources, information and cultural exchange.”
The Plant Hut
Plants/Services
Toronto
The Plant Hut offers high quality house plants and one-on-one consulting to help customers find the perfect plants.
Herstory
Directory/Services
Canada
“The CBCC is committed to connecting Black Businesses in Canada to the Global Black diaspora and the mainstream global markets by promoting local and bilateral trade, resources, information and cultural exchange.”
Movement
Zero Gun Violence Movement
Movement
Toronto
Committed to preventing socio-economic conditions that contribute to gun violence.
Through partnerships and awareness campaigns, it hopes to build safe and healthy communities for everyone.
Black Lives Matter
Movement
Central Focus on
Vancouver
Toronto
Waterloo
Black Lives Matter is a global movement that responds to the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s murderer.
With a mission to eradicate White supremacy and stop the violence inflicted on black communities.
Black Women in Motion
Movement
Canada
Supports the advancement of Black women and survivors of sexual violence.
Applies an intersectional framework to create healing spaces, educational tools, economic opportunities, and culturally-relevant content for Black women.
NGOs
Black Mental Health Canada
NGO (Non-Governmental Organization)
Canada
Provide Mental Health Support to Black Communities in Canada. Promoting Education and Empowerment.
The Black Youth Helpline
1-833-294-8650
Talk Canada Suicide
(833)-456-4566
Crisis Call Centre
(800)-273-8255
PARDNAS
NGO (Non-Governmental Organization)
Canada
Help create financial equality. Ensuring a life free from poverty among African Americans.
Accepts donations to make a difference in the Black community.
Crowdfunding to feed Ottawa and Ontario African/Caribbean communities.
Federation of Black Canadians
Dolls
Hamilton
Aims to advance the social, political, cultural, and economic interests of Canadians of African descent.
Federation of Black Canadians focuses on community building, higher education, health, economic security, reducing racism, and criminal justice reform.
NPOs
Afri-Can Food Basket
NPO
(416) 832-5639
Toronto
Tackles food justice and food sovereignty for Toronto’s African, Caribbean, and Black communities (ACB).
Providing food to those affected in low-income areas during the COVID-19 pandemic.
TAIBU Community Health Centre
NPO
(416)644-3536
27 Tapscott Rd, Unit #1, Toronto, ON
Providing healthcare to marginalized populations experiencing extreme systemic racism.
Offers Black clients access to primary care and programs that combat diseases in a welcoming and safe environment.
info@taibuchc.ca
Black Legal Action Centre
NPO
Ontario
Offers legal aid services to low and no income black residents of Ontario.
The services include legal representation advice that is free to those who qualify.
720 Spadina Avenue, Suite 221 Toronto, Ontario, M55 2T9
Email: info@blac.clcj.ca
Phone: 416-597-5831
Toll-Free 1-887-736-9406
TTY Line: 1-800-855-0511
Correctional Facilities Toll Free: 1-877-279-0680 or 1-844-302-2694
https://www.blacklegalactioncentre.ca/
Recruitment
BIPOC Executive Search
Recruitment
Toronto
A professional Services firm specializing in the recruitment of Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour & EDI services.
Black Opportunity Fund
Social & Financial Capital
Toronto
Building social and financial capital for Blacks in Canada.
The Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce
Directory/Services
Canada
“The CBCC is committed to connecting Black Businesses in Canada to the Global Black diaspora and the mainstream global markets by promoting local and bilateral trade, resources, information and cultural exchange.”
Student Success
Alliance of Educators for Black Students (AEBS)
Student Success
York Region
“The Alliance of Educators for Black Students is committed to promoting well-being and excellence in achievement for students of African/ Caribbean heritage.”
The Progressive Centre
Education
Ajax (GTA)
The Progressive Centre is an educational support company that provides remote and small group tutoring.
Phone: (289) 255-1182
Toll-free: 1 (877) 354 – 5266
5minofscience
Education
Ottawa
5minofscience is building a network of post-secondary researchers to create short videos of their findings. Its objective is to “break the wall between public research and industry.”
Black Student Success Network at George Brown College
Student Success
(416)415-2000
160 Kendal Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1M3
The Black Student Success Network (BSSN) is a community of black students, faculty and staff dedicated to encouraging academic success. BSSN provides a safe space in which to meet, share, socialize and learn from Black community members and allies.
The Reading Partnership
Student Success
(647)576-7844
100 Galloway Rd. , ON M1E 1W7
A Canadian charity that promotes love of reading and addresses systemic barriers to learning in the Black community. Literacy resources include access to books, reading cards, and anthologies.
5minofscience
Education
Ottawa
5minofscience is building a network of post-secondary researchers to create short videos of their findings. Its objective is to “break the wall between public research and industry.”
Systemic Equity
The BlackNorth Initiative
Systemic Equity
Toronto
Committed to the removal of anti-Black Systemic barriers negatively affecting the lives of Black Canadians.
Black Opportunity Fund
Social & Financial Capital
Toronto
Building social and financial capital for Blacks in Canada.
The Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce
Directory/Services
Canada
“The CBCC is committed to connecting Black Businesses in Canada to the Global Black diaspora and the mainstream global markets by promoting local and bilateral trade, resources, information and cultural exchange.”