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Click here for more information.Canadian Human Rights CommissionThe Canadian Human Rights Commission helps ensure that everyone in Canada is treated fairly, no matter who they are.Canadian Women's FoundationThe Canadian Women's Foundation focuses on women and girls because they face distinct barriers that require distinct solutions and because gender equality improves economic and social conditions for everyone. Click here for more informationCity of Brampton Brampton Entrepreneur Centre The City of Brampton's Entrepreneur Centre contains resources available to support the Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) community. Click here for more informationCommunity One FoundationIn 1980, a group of lesbian and gay activists founded the Gay Community Appeal, raising funds for community projects and organizations. Click here for more information.Counselling Foundation of CanadaThe goals of the Counselling Foundation of Canada include the promotion of the effective delivery of career counselling through reputable and credible existing institutions (education, religious, and community) to individuals involved in the process of career development. Click here for more information.Department of Canadian HeritageLearn about the immediate action the Government of Canada is taking to provide support measures and financial relief for the culture, heritage and sport sectors. Click here for more information. The Community Support, Multiculturalism, and the Anti-Racism Initiatives Program supports the mandate of the Department of Candian Heritage by building on Canada's strength as a diverse and inclusive society. Click here for more information. Employment and Social Development CanadaEmployment and Social Development Canada works to improve the standard of living and quality of life for all Canadians. Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative - This initiative provides up to $25 million in funding over 5 years to help organizations better serve Black Canadian Communities. Click here to read about the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative. Click here to read the federal government news release announcing the second call for proposals. Click here to access the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative application portal. Federal Black Entrepreneurship ProgramOn September 9th, 2020 the federal government announced $221 million in partnership with Canadian financial institutions to launch Canada's first-ever Black Entrepreneurship Program. Click here for more information.Government of OntarioCOVID 19 Communication Resources The Government of Ontario provides a number of COVID-19 Communication Resources in multiple languages to help local communication efforts in responding to COVID-19. Click here for more information.Inspirit FoundationThe Inspirit Foundation promotes inclusion and pluralism through media and arts, provides support for young content creators, and impact invests - specifically addressing discrimination based on ethnicity, race, or religion. Click here for more information.Juneteenth On Juneteenth, Phiona Llyod-Henry and Natasha Henry hosted a workshop at the City that examined the historical roots of anti-black racism in Canada, and identified and addressed anti-black racism in the workplace.Laidlaw FoundationLaidlaw Foundation supports young people impacted by the justice, education, and child-welfare systems to become healthy and engaged by investing in innovative ideas, convening interested parties, advocating for systems change, and sharing learning across the sector.Click here for more information.Lawson FoundationThe Lawson Foundation is a Canadian family foundation that invests in and engages with ideas, people and organizations that contribute to the healthy development of children and youth. Click here for more information. Library and Archives CanadaLibrary and Archives Canada through its Documentary Heritage Communities Program provides $1.5 million each year to documentary heritage organizations across the country. This funding helps to ensure that Canada's continuing memory is documented, preserved and accessible. Click here for more information.Mental Health SupportClick here to see the City of Brampton's list of community resources available to residents and businesses of Brampton. Ministry of Indigenous Affairs (Ontario)Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program (ICCGP) funds the development of community capital projects that contribute to a sustainable social base and support economic participation in Indigenous communities, both on and off reserve.MLSE FoundationThe MLSE Foundation believes the power of sport can help build a better tomorrow. With the support of the Toronto Argonauts, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors and Toronto FC, the MLSE Foundation uses the power of sport to help youth recognize and reach their potential. Click here for more information.National Ecosystem Fund and Knowledge HubRead about the Black Entrepreneurship Program's National Ecosystem Fund and Knowledge Hub here. To apply or read about eligibility criteria, click here. Ontario Arts CouncilThe Ontario Arts Council is an agency that operates at arm's length from the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries. The Council's grants and services to professional, Ontario-based artists and arts organizations support arts education, Indigenous arts, community arts, crafts, dance, Francophone arts, literature, media arts, multidisciplinary arts, music, theatre, touring, and visual arts. Click here for more information.Ontario Trillium FoundationThe Ontario Trillium Foundation is an agency of the Government of Ontario, and one of Canada's leading granting foundations. Through its Resilient Communities Fund, the Foundation is investing in projects of eligible non-profit organizations to aid their medium to longer-term recovery efforts, help with their stabilization and build their capacity and resiliency in the aftermath of COVID-19. Click here for more information. Peel District School Board2018 Student Census Secondary School Report In November 2018, the Peel District School Board launched its first Student Census or all students, to collect demographic data and student perceptions. The Student Census report provides the results for 39,057 secondary school students (grades 9 to 12) who participated in the census. Periodic Table of Canadian Black HistoryTaken on in the form of a periodic table, this is a listing of notable current and historical individuals that make up part of Canada's Black History. Click here to see the table.Public Service Recruitment ProgramsThe Public Service Recruitment Program involves reaching out to equity seeking groups for opportunities throughout the Federal Government. Public service recruitment programs - Canada.ca Specialized recruitment programs - Canada.ca Rising YouthRising Youth is a program led by TakingITGlobal to help youth build Canada and develop life skills by giving back to their community. Click here for more information.Williams HR Law ReportsFindings and recommendations from the review are available in this Review Report Executive Summary (pdf). Here you will find the full WHRL Review Report (pdf). Social Media Image