Calling all youth! Join us for an engaging and creative Black History Month workshop. This year, in collaboration with Alli Rolle from Oddside Arts, Natasha Bell from Black Owned 905, and Bridges Niagara, we will be organizing an art workshop to create a piece that explores Black Histories and its connections to newcomer stories;

New Paths, Old Stories: Bringing Together Newcomer Stories and Black History Art Workshop

🗓️ March 8th, 2025
📍The Robby @ Bridges Niagara (85 Church Street, St. Catharines)

This is a free event open to all genders. Lunch will be provided 🍴

*Registration is required.

Join us for an inspiring and transformative event, Trailblazers and Pathfinders, where young Black girls aged 16-26 will have the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with some of the most accomplished and leading women in various industries. This exclusive networking event is designed to offer guidance, mentorship, and actionable career advice to help shape the next generation of leaders.

As part of the Black Women's Economic Security (BWES) project, Trailblazers and Pathfinders will match each young participant with a leading woman in her field of interest. These seasoned professionals—trailblazers in their own right—will share invaluable insights, personal stories, and expert advice to help empower young Black women to chart their own unique career paths. Whether you're passionate about entrepreneurship, technology, healthcare, media, or social impact, this event offers the rare chance to engage one-on-one with mentors who understand the importance of representation and guidance.

The "Beyond the Classroom: Your Path, Your Power" conference addresses significant challenges Black youth face in Canada, particularly related to education and employment. The conference will directly impact the empowerment of Black youth in the Niagara Region by providing them with skills development, career readiness, and leadership opportunities.

A panel discussion as part of the Black Women's Economic Security (BWES) Project in collaboration with Brock University.

Why Attend? 
Together, we will tackle themes such as:
Strategies to address barriers Black girls and women face in securing jobs and advancing to leadership roles
, creating inclusive environments with culturally competent resources and practical advice on fostering equitable workplaces for employers, job seekers, and students.

By attending, you will gain a deeper understanding of the unique challenges Black women experience in the workforce and how your organization can better support them – including the talented Black students you'll connect with at the fair. This is more than a dialogue; it's a chance to align your DEI goals with meaningful action.  

 

A community for dialogue, collaboration, and culturally relevant, trauma informed approaches to combat GBV and IPV.

Join us to explore:
The role of culture in shaping trauma-informed approaches to GBV prevention and intervention and address systemic inequities impacting Black Survivors,

See you there!
St Catharines Public Library, 54 Church Street St. Catharines. First Floor, Rotary/Bankers Room.

Embark on a transformative journey with our 6-week Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program. This workshop series will run from July 31st to September 4th, 2024, for 3 hours per session and is designed to empower aspiring and current entrepreneurs aged 18-26 to bridge the gap between their innovative ideas and practical business execution.

Get ready for a summer like no other! Our Summer Camp is all set to celebrate the spirit of Black women with community bonding, self-care, and skill-building workshops. It's all about growth, healing, and joy—because you deserve nothing less!

Are you ready to unlock your potential, make empowered choices, and navigate life's challenges with confidence?
Introducing the Empower Youth Program, a dynamic initiative designed specifically for All Black youth aged 16 to 22 years old. Supported by the Building Safer Communities Grant Program, this program is your gateway to growth, resilience, and cultural celebration.

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Join us for a groundbreaking event set to revolutionize the Canadian mental health landscape, with a laser focus on the well-being of Black girls and women in Canada! The Udada Project extends an enthusiastic invitation to all stakeholders, enthusiasts, and mental health experts for an upcoming conference like no other.
Venue: White Oaks Resort & Spa
253 Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S1J0, Canada
Time: 9 AM
Discover innovative approaches, explore new perspectives, and learn about the latest advancements in mental health care. Our diverse lineup of speakers will share their expertise, personal experiences, and success stories, providing you with actionable takeaways.

Welcome to Rest is a Form of Resistance by Tara Small! Join us for an evening of relaxation and self-care as we explore the power of rest in our busy lives. This online event with Tara Small will take place on Thu Mar 21 2024 at 7:00 PM EST. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and learn how to prioritize your well-being through rest. Don't miss out on this opportunity to recharge and rejuvenate! See you there!

Join us for a day of celebration of women’s achievements, mimosas and delicious foods, featuring our incredible speakers Juliet Dunn, Judge Rochelle Ivri. and Calissa Ngozi, CYC (cert).

Future Black Female is hosting its 2nd Annual Variety Show.
Step into a world of entertainment like never before!

The theme of our event is “Recontextualizing Black History Through Art”. Our goal is to give local black artists access to audiences they would not always be able to reach, while increasing representation of black culture within our public institutions. Artist pieces will be placed in City Hall for the Month of February.

Embark on a transformative journey at our Black Girl Conference on February 16, 2024, where we delve into the theme of "Unpacking and Navigating Power Dynamics in Your World." This empowering event is a space for black women to share, connect, and navigate the intricacies of power dynamics that shape their lives.

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Join us for insightful discussions, empowering workshops, and a supportive community that understands the unique challenges and triumphs of being a black woman. From unpacking societal expectations to navigating professional landscapes, this conference is a catalyst for personal and collective empowerment.

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Save the date to immerse yourself in a day of inspiration, sisterhood, and strategic empowerment. Let's come together to redefine and amplify our voices in a world where black women's narratives matter. Your presence adds strength to the collective journey of navigating and reshaping power dynamics.

An interactive evening with three expert speakers: Debbie Grant Clarke-Grant, Community Dietitian; Semirath Fagbemi, MSc. Personal Finance Expert; Tanisha Matthews, Credit Card Specialist and Founder of Purpose and Finance. Attendees also enjoyed Afrobeats with DJ Sekinat.

Pro-Black Mental Health Workshops were facilitated by mental health therapist and registered social worker Amma Gyamfowa.

We have partnered with Suitcase in Point to facilitate mental health workshops that inspire the Black Girl to express her struggles and triumphs through theatre. Each workshop takes you deeper on a journey to self discovery to unmask the artist within.

Nadiatou (Nadia) Fagbemi s'est toujours intéressée au bien-être personnel et à la régulation émotionnelle des jeunes filles et femmes noires.

The conference provided strategies for equity and inclusion of Black female youth in the workforce and made sure their careers began in nurturing environments where they were empowered to make meaningful contributions.

The Future Black Female Summer Camp focused on FBF’s three pillars of wellbeing: Mental Health; Financial Literacy; and Career and Education Pathways. The program incorporated an understanding of Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC) female experiences; mental health prevention and treatment; financial wellbeing; social justice; gaining employment; and charting a future career. All while enjoying beautiful surroundings, scrumptious meals, and each other.

FBF hosted the third roundtable for Niagara Region’s service providers to explore ways in which the programs and services they offered could be more culturally relevant and responsive to the specific needs of the Black community.