Resilient. Beautiful. Diverse.
Join our Board of Directors!
We are looking for motivated and experienced individuals who have the skills, passion and vision to contribute as members of our volunteer Board of Directors. Given that this is a new Board, it is an exciting opportunity to co-design and collaborate with other passionate folks. Click here for more information.
This is our community.
Black Ottawa Connect is a non-profit organization located in the Nation’s Capital. We foster connections to inspire growth and success within the Black community.
Want to learn more about Black Ottawa Connect? Check out the below.
We are looking for your help! Are you interested in joining one of our committees?
We would love for you to apply! Tell us a little about yourself in the form below. If we have an opening that matches your skillset, we will reach out.
Become a member of Black Ottawa Connect!
We’re a non-profit organization - joining us as a member is how you get to have your say in the future and direction of this organization. Membership is and always will be, free!
Make a donation.
This entire community and webpage is run by volunteers. If you are in the position to give, please donate to keep this content accessible, our programs running and to support the development of more great things for Black Ottawa Connect!
COVID-19 Resources for our Community
Race-based data shows that Black Canadians are far more likely to get sick and be hospitalized for COVID-19 than any other ethnic groups. In Ottawa, people who identify as Black make up 37 per cent of cases, but just 7 per cent of population. We have compiled some resources that might help our community stay healthy and safe!
Ways you can support the Black Community locally (and beyond)
There are so many community groups and organizations that would love your support. Check out the link below to learn more about these great organizations doing incredible things in the Ottawa-Gatineau region, and beyond!
Anti-Black Racism was already a Pandemic
Anti-Black racism is defined as prejudice, attitudes, beliefs, stereotyping or discrimination towards people of Black-African descent. Anti-Black Racism shows up in in the day-to-day experiences of Black Canadians, including in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. It is the other pandemic, one that has been raging far longer than COVID-19 has. We have compiled some community resources that might help you learn more.
