Certain racialized groups face systemic and intersectional barriers and prejudices that disproportionally impact them i.e. anti-black racism
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Job Posted 1 month ago
Director of Programs and Services
OCASI (Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants) Toronto, ON Hybrid
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Vaccine Confidence Promotion
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is leading a research project to better understand barriers some communities may face in accessing vaccines, and how these challenges might influence attitudes and decisions about vaccination.
We are looking to conduct 30–60 minute…
Published December 22, 2025
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming professional development and networking opportunities for service providers.
Published October 7, 2025
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Help Test Climate Tool for Toronto’s Diverse Communities
Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) is proud to announce the beta launch of our Multilingual Climate Chatbot (MLCC) on May 24th, 2025, bringing accessible climate information to Toronto's diverse communities in over 200 languages.Published May 26, 2025
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The Government of Canada is investing more than $9.3 million to support Francophone minority communities
News release
March 20, 2025—Ottawa—Francophone immigration plays a crucial role in growing the Canadian economy, in promoting the vitality of Francophone minority communities and in meeting labour needs across the country.
On this International Francophonie Day, the Honourable…
Published March 21, 2025
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Appel à candidatures pour les microsubventions pour la défense des droits linguistiques de MCIS 2025
Nous avons le plaisir d’annoncer l’appel à candidatures pour les microsubventions pour la défense des droits linguistiques de MCIS 2025.
Que sont les microsubventions pour la défense des droits linguistiques de MCIS?
Depuis 2024, MCIS a accordé trois microsubventions pour la…
Published March 18, 2025
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NABC Network News - Surrey's Black Community Wants Voice in Policing Transition + Pathway to Actions + Funding + Events
The NABC Community Newsletter is a weekly look into the resources and events of interest to our communities. Vibrant Black communities are cultivated through knowledge sharing and a commitment to long-term learning.Published August 8, 2024
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A new face entirely': northern Ontario's growing Black community looks to the future during history month
Erik White · CBC News · Posted: Feb 21, 2023
February is Black history month, but with the Black population of northern Ontario growing rapidly in recent years, the present and the future deserve just as much attention.
More than 5,000 people in the region describe themselves as…
Published February 28, 2023
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Federal government announces details of new Black justice strategy
David Fraser The Canadian Press 16 February 2023
OTTAWA — Canada's long-awaited Black justice strategy will be developed by a committee of community leaders.
The Liberal government committed to creating the strategy in the 2021 election campaign after advocacy groups and the…
Published February 28, 2023
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OCASI Welcomes Special Representative on Combating Islamophobia
February 6, 2023 / Toronto
OCASI – Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants welcomes the appointment of Amira Elghawaby as Special Representative on Combating Islamophobia, the first in Canada.As a human rights advocate, journalist, commentator, educator, and…
Published February 13, 2023
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Why is Canada snubbing internationally trained doctors during a health-care crisis?
The Canadian Press Feb 06, 2023
Authors: Simran Purewal, Research Associate, Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University; Evelyn Encalada Grez, Assistant Professor, Labour Studies, Simon Fraser University, and Paola Ardiles, Senior Lecturer, Health Sciences, Simon Fraser…
Published February 9, 2023