Our Mission
Our mission is to educate citizens interested in learning more about the African diaspora in Canada while equipping Canadians to learn about and apply best practices in combating Anti-Black racism.
Ultimately the success of this initiative will be measured by the successful delivery of the summit, the application of toolkits in new regions, and a strengthened network between organizations and leaders seeking to support and understand the African diaspora in Canada.
We are Black Canadians.
We are artists, activists, doctors, students, parents, teachers, historians, business professionals, judges, academics, journalists, and entrepreneurs alike.
We are people of all faiths, diverse sexual orientations and gender perspectives living on intersections within the African Diaspora across Canada.
We are a community who believe that our collective impact is stronger when our dots are connected.
Digital Stories
What We Are Doing
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 4
Phase 4 will serve as a period of action as those who participate in the summit are equipped with the toolkits and supported in testing them within their communities across Canada. The entire project will wrap with a report detailing the research, information gathered through the summit, and activity produced as toolkits are applied to new communities.
Connecting the Dots - Community Toolkits
Where We Are Going
Through a series of online and in-person engagement opportunities this project will analyse and seek to equip small and large communities across the country in efforts to improve outcomes for - and understanding of - the African Diaspora in Canada.
Areas of Focus
Promising practices in educational advocacy.
Promising practices in art and culture.
Promising practices in media and journalism.
Promising practices in employment equity.
Promising practices promoting health and wellness
Promising practices in social justice advocacy.
Promising practices in entrepreneurship and commerce.
Promising practices in civic engagement and democracy.
BHO is a registered Canadian charity with a mandate to advance education by increasing the public's knowledge and appreciation of, and carrying out research in the history, culture, traditions and achievements of Canadians of African descent.
- Promote and support research; in particular primary research, in African history at all academic levels.
- Establish an authoritative source of information on Black history and correct historical distortions of African peoples' contributions to the world.
- Devote special effort toward encouraging our youth to value their legacy and to aspire to be leaders, pioneers and innovators.
- Establish relationships with community organizations, businesses and public institutions to develop and present to the wider community of the National Capital Region, African-centred programs and cultural products.
- Carry out programming year-round with a concentration on activities in February for the commemoration of Black History Month.
- Work towards self-sufficiency of Black History Ottawa by developing Black History products and services.
- Promote African unity to transcend existing divisions.
Our Partners
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Black History Ottawa
Black Agenda Noir
Black Business and Professional Association
Black Health Alliance
ByBlacks.com
Canadian Council for People of African Descent
Jamaican Canadian Association
J'Nikira Dinqinesh Education Centre
Legacy Voices
Nova Scotia Alliance of Black School Educators
Ontario Alliance of Black School Educators
Ontario Black History Society
WEDGE 15 Inc.
Young Leaders Advisory Council
Silvertrust Media
Afroglobal Television
Banki Designs