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McGill Black Students Network |
The Black Students' Network (BSN) is a service provided through the Student Society of McGill University (SSMU) and is available to all McGill students. BSN offers social and political events by and for Black Students, in addition to hosting discussions and providing mentoring and resources. The mission of BSN is:
- To sensitize the McGill community to issues concerning Black peoples.
- To work towards making the McGill campus safe and accessible for black students in order to support their academic success as well as mental and physical well-being
While dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of Black students, all interested students, irrespective of race, culture or creed, are encouraged to participate in the organization's numerous events and activities.
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The McGill Black Medical Students' Association: |
The McGill Black Medical Students' Association: The McGill Black Medical Students' Association is an inclusive organization of medical students focussed on engaging members on issues concerning the African and Afro-Caribbean communities in Montreal through 4 tenets: social interaction, networking, outreach and advocacy. |
The Black Law Students' Association of McGill
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The Black Law Students' Association of McGill: The Black Law Students' Association of McGill (BLSAM) is the oldest Québec chapter of the Black Law Students' Association of Canada (BLSA Canada) which is a national, not-for-profit organization. We are a group inspired by the legal academic movements of Critical Race Theory and Critical Race Feminism, as well as social and intellectual movements for Black liberation. It is our desire to promote the needs and concerns of Black law students to the general public and legal community. BLSAM also serves as a support and mentorship network, providing resources and support to students of colour's academic and professional |
Student Wellness Hub Local Wellness Advisor for Black Students |
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The African Canadian Development and Protection Network |
Fosters solidarity and inter-organizational collaboration across sectors that influence the health and wellness of the Black community.
514-737-3213 www.acdpn.org
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Afrique au Feminin |
Support immigrant women in improving their living conditions and facilitate their integration into Quebec. It is a question of helping them to come out of isolation and equip them to favor their autonomy for a better individual and collective care. Outings, food bank, daycare, French courses, arts and crafts.
514-272-3274 www.afriqueaufeminin.org Park Extension
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Black Community Resource Centre |
A non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the health, educational, and socio-economic needs of Montreal's Black Community. In addition to organizational support services and several youth-focused programs, BCRC offers information, resources, and referral services to individuals and organizations within both the Montreal Black community and the community at large. http://bcrcmontreal.com 514-342-2247 |
BlackMontreal.Com |
Providing current and relevant information about everything in and around Montreal concerning the Black community. www.BlackMontreal.com |
Bureau de la Communaute Haitienne de Montreal |
The BCHM is a non-profit community organization that works with vulnerable families from ethnocultural communities in the centre of the island of Montreal to help them escape isolation and poverty by promoting their social success. www.bchm.ca 514-725-9508 |
Centre for Research Action on Race and Relations (CRARR) |
Advocacy, research, education, training and litigation in the interest of promoting racial harmony and equity in Canada. www.crarr.org 514-939-3342 |
DESTA Black Youth Network |
Provides mentoring services to youth aged 18-25 from the Black community in the areas of education, health, personal development and employment. www.destabyn.org |
Healing in Colour |
Healing in Colour-We offer a directory of BIPOC therapists who are committed to supporting BIPOC— in all our intersections. https://www.healingincolour.com/ |
Lavendar Collective |
The Lavender Collective is a Black-led community effort, that advocates for culturally relevant mental health related needs in BIPOC communities through education, network and resource building. https://www.thelavendercollective.ca/ |
Maison d'Haiti |
Summer camp, CV writing and referrals, French classes for immigrants, assistance with immigration and residency forms, young mothers program (16-34). www.mhaiti.org |
Quebec Board of Black Educators |
Development and implementation of educational programs geared towards the improvement of the Montreal Black community, equal educational opportunity, summer school, adult literacy programs, educational/cultural programming. www.qbbe.org |
RIVO-Resilience |
Support the rehabilitation and integration, in Quebec, of newcomers and any other person traumatized by organized violence-whether political, social, identity, or religious. http://www.rivo-resilience.org/en_accueil |
Tyndale St-Georges |
Parent and child workshops, after school, evening, Saturday and summer programs, adult English language courses, computer and job skills courses and referral services for immigrants and refugees. www.tyndalestgeorges.ca |
Walkley Centre |
Provides services for the community (children, teens, adults) 514-369-9449 Notre-Dame-de-Grace |
West Island Black Community Association |
Free legal clinic every Thursday. Seeks to relieve loneliness and isolation, drop-in centre for youth, counseling, educational and recreational activities. www.wibca.org |