CURRENT INITIATIVES
We deliver social impact and innovation programs
We collaborate with partners to dismantle discrimination and exclusion of underserved youth.
4th WALL
Amplifying youth voices through arts
The 4th Wall is our flagship program, providing young people who face exclusion a chance to engage in an artistic process, create with purpose and showcase their work in a museum or gallery setting. Young creators work with community-engaged artists to create a work of art that addresses or brings awareness to a social issue that affects them personally.
CREATIVE YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM
Creative minds are engines of innovation
Creative Youth Entrepreneurship Program is an initiative that provides young creatives with a necessary foundation and introduction to entrepreneurship. This six-week pilot program will serve individuals between the ages of 17-30, who identify as artists, innovators or creatives, and possess a desire to acquire a solid introduction to entrepreneurship and venture creation.
HALIFAX DECLARATION
Be the change
The Halifax Declaration, created by Black Canadians and benefitting from the wisdom of young Black Canadians, is an expression of some of the key demands, claims and expectations of Black people everywhere, including on the continent of Africa.
Dr. Natalia Kanem, United Nations, Under-Secretary General
POWER OF YOUTH
A call-to-action
The Power of Youth initiative is a one-time grant that funds youth-led projects addressing the issues presented in the Halifax Declaration, empowering young Black people to take a leading role in advancing solutions in their communities. As a National Black Canadians Summit legacy initiative, the Power of Youth aims to empower young people to realize projects that benefit their own communities.
HALIFAX DECLARATION
The time is now
Canada has a historic opportunity to heal the wounds of history – and to achieve positive change that benefits not just the Black community, but every Canadian. Bold and courageous change, in policy, legislation, research and investment, requires leadership, vision and action. The Halifax Declaration is a landmark record of the state of being a Black Canadian today – from the achievements of our ancestors to the interconnected challenges we face together.
TESTIMONIALS
Make a difference
At the heart of our mission is a commitment to social impact and a better world for all. We are proud to work with youth who share this vision and are making a difference every day.