Be the change
For Black Canadians, our moment is now. The Halifax Declaration is our collective, unified manifesto for recognition, justice, and development. It’s a roadmap for real change – in every sector, and every community.
History
United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent (June 2, 2023)
The Declaration on the Global Stage
Co-Founders, the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean and Jean-Daniel Lafond joined hundreds at the Second Edition of the UN Permanent Forum for People of African Descent. The Declaration was formally submitted as an official document of the forum during the closing ceremony.


National Black Canadians Summits
Montréal 2024, en route !
“…We remain dedicated and actively mobilized for the upcoming 2024 Summit in Montreal, which will conclude the International Decade for People of African Descent (2015–2024) proclaimed by the United Nations.”