Statistics Canada study on Black-owned businesses suggests systemic challenges hold them back

The number of Black-owned enterprises in Canada is growing, but still represent a tiny fraction of the country's business landscape, and they tend to be smaller and less profitable than other businesses. Those are some of the main takeaways…

Dorothy Drummond

It is with heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of their dear mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and dear friend, Dorothy on February 20, 2022 in Edmonton, AB at the age of 88. Dorothy will be sadly missed and forever remembered…

Reflections on a First Year of ELITE Program for Black Youth Programming

Author: Tom Ndekezi The ELITE Program for Black completes its first year and is now on to the second year of exceptional training, learning, and engagement **** After 16 weeks of programming, 38 work placements, and over 21,000…

Elite Black Youth Program – 2021 IMPACT REPORT

   

Woke Edu Bursary and Mentorship Program

Introducing the Woke Edu Bursary and Mentorship Program NBCC Edmonton is excited to announce that we have established our own bursary program! The Woke Edu Bursary and Mentorship Program (Woke Edu = Woken Education) aims to help youth in the…
Keenan Pascal is the founder of Token Bitters and Token Naturals in Edmonton, February 17, 2021. Ed Kaiser/Postmedia PHOTO BY ED KAISER /20092640A

‘Only Black guy in the room’: How systemic barriers hinder Black business-owners – Edmonton Journal

Keenan Pascal still remembers what it feels like to be the only Black business owner in the room. After working in banking for eight years, the 35-year-old Edmonton entrepreneur started a cocktail bitters company called Token Bitters in 2016. read…

Black Youth Mentorship Program Update March 2021

Dear National Black Coalition of Canadian Society, We will be providing a mentorship program for Black Youths in Alberta. The University of Alberta Black Youth Mentorship and Leadership Program seeks to socially and economically empower Black…

EPS Chief McFee’s Statement on Hate

Chief McFee's Statement on Hate There have been recent media reports of Chief McFee’s comments about the rally at the Alberta legislature. For clarity, here are the Chief’s comments…

Support the Melanin Studio ATB Boostr Crowd Funding Campaign

At The Melanin Studio Ltd., we're experts in skin and body care for all and believe that everyone is naturally beautiful and unique. We also understand that most people have insecurities that can hold them back. Everyone should have a safe…