Founded in Brampton, Ontario, the Federation of Black Canadians emerged from grassroots conversations among 37 concerned Black Canadians who recognized the need for a dedicated national voice addressing issues affecting Black communities. Born from a desire to create meaningful change following significant community challenges, FBC has evolved into a pan-Canadian organization driven by Black organizations across the country. The federation celebrates the diversity, resilience, creativity, and multifaceted nature of Black communities while working to discuss opportunities, contributions, and challenges facing people of African descent nationally. FBC's core values—caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, inclusiveness, and appreciation for those who fought before—guide all organizational efforts. Operating from Brampton, ON, the organization has demonstrated remarkable growth since its inception, expanding from initial steering committee meetings in 2017 to establishing provincial hubs in Alberta and Quebec, acquiring thousands of active supporters nationwide, and developing strategic partnerships with major institutions including the University of Toronto. The organization's journey reflects commitment to fighting racial injustice and creating better lives for Black Canadians through community building and anti-racism work. FBC's success is measured not only through program participants and partnerships but through the voices it amplifies and the systemic barriers it challenges. By centering the experiences and expertise of Black Canadians themselves, FBC continues building coalitions across the country, ensuring that the growing Black Canadian population has meaningful representation in national conversations shaping policy, opportunity, and community well-being.
Brampton, Ontario