Welcome to the Federation of Black Canadians!
Mission
The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) is a national, non-profit organization, driven by Black organizations across the country. The Federation of Black Canadians advances the social, economic, political and cultural interests of Canadians of African descent.
The overarching mantra is that we are “Stronger Together” – Nothing About Us Without Us
Core Values
- Caring for the overall well-being of all within our African Diaspora family mosaic
- Respect for the diversity of viewpoints within our African Diaspora family mosaic
- Integrity in the way we treat others within our African Diaspora family mosaic
- Responsibility in the way we equitably serve all Canadians within our family mosaic
- Inclusiveness and openness in the way we embrace all within our African Diaspora family mosaic
- Appreciation that our personal success is largely based on the contributions of those who fought the good fight before. This is just our turn
What is an FBC Hub:
In order to connect black Canadians across Canada within the Federation (FBC) and to ensure the National FBC body can connect with its members across provinces, local FBC groups exist to allow for a regional/local connection, engagement, and advocacy feeding up into their Provincial Chapter and ultimately the National FBC Board.
Hubs are mandated to:
- Engage and educate their community around local/ provincial and national issues and opportunities dealing with the Black community
- Engage and educate their community around National FBC advocacy priorities and opportunities
- Create a leadership group that as able to manage - administration, engagement, and policy of the hub
- Create a leadership group that coordinates and meets with other hubs within its Province as part of that Provinces Provincial Chapter
- Support the National FBC in dispersing information, opportunities, and supports
By endorsing this form the Federation agrees to:
- Provide platforms to hear from you within your local hub, listen to your viewpoints and concerns along with the broader community
- Acknowledge your membership via a personal profile and provide updates and opportunities for dialogue
- Recognize you as a Hub Member of the Ontario Hub 001
- Recognize you as a general member of the national body of the FBC
Hub Membership Details:
By endorsing this form you are forthright a General Member (1 year re-newable term) of the Ontario Hub 001 of the Federation of Black Canadians and are therefore entitled to all of the membership privileges of Hub Member including but not limited to:
- Receiving a membership online profile
- Receiving a quarterly newsletter
- Receiving any FBC surveys regarding (needs of the community, advocacy, events, news and follow-ups)
- Receive invites to any town hall discussions in your region
Visit fbcfcn.ca for additional engagement opportunities
Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Email us at [email protected]
- The FBC Team
