Developing a Renewed 10-Year Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism

Share your voice and shape our city’s future. Toronto’s diverse African, Caribbean and Black communities are invited to join a discussion focused on housing and homelessness in Toronto’s Black Communities at Regent Park Community Centre Monday, July 29, 2 to 9 p.m.
To advance the City’s long-term commitment to confronting anti-Black racism, on June 14th, 2023 City Council approved the development of a renewed 10-year Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism. The development of this Action Plan is significant. This 10-Year Action Plan represents the longest anti-Black racism mandate and strategy in Canada. ​With this renewed Action Plan, the City aims to deepen culture and systems change across the municipality by expanding its commitment to delivering better outcomes to Black Torontonians over the next ten years.
To make sure that the decisions and actions in the 10-Year Action Plan are relevant and effective, the Action Plan needs to be built on the leadership and recommendations of Toronto’s diverse Black communities. The 10-Year Action Plan will be informed by the historic and current climate, while ensuring to center community voices and grassroots ideas.
To deliver both of these goals, the City will continue to partner with Black leaders, Black-led organizations and businesses and groups from diverse Black communities to convene and host structured community conversations. The CABR Unit seeks to engage over 18 City divisions and agencies, and over 5,000 Black residents to inform the actions and activities that will be outlined in the 10-Year Action Plan. A final 10-Year Action Plan will be brought forward to City Council in January 2025, along with a final report on the outcomes of year five in the current Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism.
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Housing and Homelessness in Toronto’s Black Communities Discussion

The City of Toronto’s Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit, jointly with the Housing Secretariat and Toronto Shelter and Support Services, wants to hear from Toronto’s diverse African, Caribbean and Black communities to inform the development of targeted Black housing initiatives and the development of Toronto’s first Black-focused shelter space.

This discussion is intended to advance several critical priorities facing our communities, including:

  • Addressing the targeted shelter needs for African, Caribbean and Black communities and refugee claimants,
  • Responding to the growing number of evictions and housing precarity faced by many Black families and individuals; and
  • Improving access to affordable, stable, and adequate housing for Black communities.

    Monday, July 29

    2 to 5 p.m. — Drop-In Information Booths

    5 to 9 p.m. — Consultation and Discussion

    Regent Park Community Centre, 402 Shuter St

    Free event. No registration required. Refreshments will be provided.

    The development of the 10-Year Action Plan is guided by the principles of Sankofa, the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent and Targeted Universalism, emphasizing the recognition and acknowledgment our past, the advancement of human rights and centering the experiences of the most marginalized within our communities to address systemic inequalities for all.

    Action Plan Development Phases

    From January to December 2024, the development of the 10-year Action Plan will feature four key phases.

    • Retrospective phase to reflect on the successes of the inaugural Five-Year Action Plan and celebrate leadership within Black communities.
    • Research phase to build on existing reports, community knowledge and institutional research.
    • Engagement phase to gather feedback from community partners, diverse Black Torontonians and City divisions and agencies.
    • Refinement phase to re-engage with Black communities and finalize the actions and recommendations named in the 10-Year Action Plan and re-engagement with City divisions to confirm their commitments within the Action Plan.

    Community Engagement to Inform the 10-Year Action Plan

    Community engagement is the cornerstone for the creation of the 10-year Action Plan. A significant part of the engagement process is hosting local community conversations, facilitated by leaders within those communities. This encourages inclusive and equitable community engagement. Working with community partners amplifies and expands the work already being done in communities, allows the City to “meet people where they’re at” and ensures that actions named in the 10-Year Action Plan resonate with community.

    Timeline

    Complete: First Community Conversation to Inform the 10-Year Action Plan
    03/04/2024 – Complete 

    Tropicana Community Services

    Complete: Official Launch of 10 Years of Action – A Renewed Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism
    04/10/2024 – Complete

    CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals

    Complete: Ongoing Community Conversations with Diverse Black Communities
    April to mid-July 2024 – Complete

    Various Locations, in-person and online.

    Current: Online Survey
    April to June 2024 – Complete

    Online survey is now closed.

    Incomplete: Release of the ‘What We Heard’ Report
    August 2024 – Upcoming

    Public report will be posted on this page.

    Incomplete: Community Town Hall on Draft Actions
    September 2024 – Upcoming

    Public event held in Toronto City Hall Rotunda to provide feedback on the drafted Actions (online feedback form will also be available).

    Incomplete: Report to Council
    November or December 2024 – Upcoming

    The final 10-Year Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism presented to City Council for adoption. (Community encouraged to attend online or in-person.)

     

    Community Conversation with a Focus on Climate Change & Climate Justice

    Hosted by Black Environmental Initiative

    Saturday, July 13
    Rexdale Community Hub, 21 Panorama Court, Toronto

    Africanadian Village Community Conversation – Community Space & Neighbourhood Development; Housing

    Hosted by Rwandan Canadian Healing Centre & Partners

    Saturday, July 13
    Toronto Public Library – Downsview Branch, 2793 Keele Street, Toronto, ON

    Africanadian Village Community Conversation – Arts & Culture; Youth Development

    Hosted by Rwandan Canadian Healing Centre & Partners

    Saturday, July 13
    The Big Carrot Danforth Community Market, 348 Danforth Avenue, Toronto

    Africanadian Village Community Conversation – Black Leadership, Civic Engagement & Culture Change

    Hosted by Rwandan Canadian Healing Centre & Partners

    Thursday, July 11
    Virtual

    Africanadian Village Community Conversation – Community Funding & Access to Services

    Hosted by Rwandan Canadian Healing Centre & Partners

    Wednesday, July 10
    Virtual

    Africanadian Village Community Conversation – Community Health & Wellbeing

    Hosted by Rwandan Canadian Healing Centre & Partners

    Saturday, July 7
    Dominion Church International Toronto, 2256 Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto

    Conversations communautaires pour les francophones noirs, africains et caribéens

    Thème 1: Sante et bien-être de la communauté
    Thème 3: Emploi, revenus et soutien aux entreprises
    Thème 6: Protection de l’enfant et de la famille
    Thème 10: Logement

    Organisé par La Passerelle-I.D.É.

    Centre de santé communautaire TAIBU, 27 chemin Tapscott, unité 1, Toronto

    Community Conversation with Black Queer Youth

    Hosted by Sherbourne Health, Support Our Youth

    Thursday, July 4

    Sherbourne Health Centre, 333 Sherbourne Street, Toronto

    Conversations communautaires pour les francophones noirs, africains et caribéens

    Thème 3: Emploi, revenus et soutien aux entreprises
    Thème 5: Sécurité et bien-être
    Thème 9: Leadership noir, engagement civique et changement culturel

    Organisé par La Passerelle-I.D.É.

    samedi 29 juin
    Hôtel de Ville de Toronto, deuxième étage, salle de comité 3,     100 rue Queen Ouest, Toronto

    Community Conversation at the Ball & Brunch Event

    Hosted by Iron Sharpens Iron Toronto

    Saturday, June 29

    Centennial College – Ashtonbee Campus, 75 Ashtonbee Road, Scarborough

    Community Conversation with a Focus on Climate Change & Climate Justice

    Hosted by Black Environmental Initiative

    Saturday, June 29
    Toronto Public Library – Black Creek Branch, 1700 Wilson Avenue, Toronto

    Conversations communautaires pour les francophones noirs, africains et caribéens

    Thème 1: Sante et bien-être de la communauté
    Thème 9: Leadership noir, engagement civique et changement culturel

    Organisé par La Passerelle-I.D.É.

    jeudi 27 juin
    virtuel, lien de la réunion fourni après inscription.

    Community Conversation – Employment, Income & Business Supports

    Hosted by Malvern Family Resource Centre

    Thursday, June 27
    Virtual

    Community Conversation – Community Safety, Policing & the Justice System

    Hosted by CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals

    Wednesday, June 26
    CEE Centre For Young Black Professionals, 75 Thermos Road, Toronto

    Community Conversation – Community Space & Neighborhood Development

    Hosted by African Canadian Social Development Council

    Wednesday, June 26
    Virtual

    Community Conversation – Black Culture & Leadership

    Hosted by TAIBU Community Health Centre

    Wednesday, June 26
    East Scarborough Storefront, 4040 Lawrence Avenue East, Scarborough

    Community Conversation

    Hosted by Delta Family Resource Centre

    Wednesday, June 26
    Virtual

    Community Townhall

    Hosted by Blackhurst Cultural Centre with Elaine Robinson

    Tuesday, June 25
    Blackhurst Cultural Centre, 777 Bathurst Street, Toronto

    Community Conversation

    Hosted by Delta Family Resource Centre

    Monday, June 24
    Rexdale Community Hub, 21 Panorama Court, Toronto

    Conversations communautaires pour les francophones noirs, africains et caribéens

    Thème 8: Espace communautaire et développement des quartiers
    Thème 10: Logement

    Organisé par La Passerelle-I.D.É.

    jeudi 20 juin
    La Passerelle-I.D.É., rue Carlton, suite 808, Toronto

    Community Conversation with Black Men

    Hosted by Iron Sharpens Iron Toronto

    Monday, June 17
    Kolors Barbershop, 1612 Queen Street West, Toronto

    Conversations communautaires pour les francophones noirs, africains et caribéens

    Thème 4: Art et culture
    Thème 7: Développement de la jeunesse

    Organisé par La Passerelle-I.D.É.

    lundi 17 juin
    Hôtel de Ville de Toronto, deuxième étage, salle de comité 3, 100 rue Queen Ouest, Toronto

    Youth Community Dinner Conversation

    Hosted by Dua Kro Family Services and HASCO

    Saturday, June 15
    Black Gem Space, 2642 Eglinton Avenue East, Unit 104, Toronto

    Foodie Fest & Community Conversation

    Hosted by Rexdale Community Health Centre

    Friday, June 14
    Toronto Public Library Parking Lot – Albion Branch, 1515 Albion Road, Toronto

    Community Conversation with Afro-Indigenous Youth & Families

    Hosted by ENAGB Youth Agency

    Friday, June 14
    ENAGB West, 1946 Weston Road, Toronto

    Conversations communautaires pour les francophones noirs, africains et caribéens

    Thème 2: Financement communautaire et accès aux services
    Thème 3: Emploi, revenus et soutien aux entreprises

    Organisé par La Passerelle-I.D.É.

    jeudi 13 juin
    virtuel

    Community Conversation with Afro-Indigenous Youth & Families

    Hosted by ENAGB Youth Agency

    Thursday, June 13
    ENAGB East, 1005 Woodbine Avenue, Toronto

    Community Conversation

    Hosted by Somali Women’s and Children’s Support Network

    Wednesday, June 12
    Somali Women’s and Children’s Support Network, 1 York Road, Toronto

    Community Conversation

    Hosted by Eva’s Initiatives for Homeless Youth

    Wednesday, June 12
    Eva’s Place, 360 Lesmill Road, Toronto

    Community Planning Workshop & Conversation with Youth in Little Jamaica

    Hosted by Black Urbanism Toronto

    Tuesday, June 11 and Thursday, June 13
    1652 Keele Street, Toronto

    Community Conversation

    Hosted by Early Childhood Development Initiative

    Saturday, June 8
    Early Childhood Development Initiative, 1834 Weston Road, Toronto

    Community Conversation

    Hosted by Malvern Family Resource Centre

    Saturday, June 8

    Malvern Family Resource Centre, 90 Littles Road, Toronto

    Community Conversation

    Hosted by Canadian Gambian Youth Development Association

    Saturday, June 8

    Community Conversation

    Hosted by Women’s Health in Women’s Hands

    Friday, June 7
    Virtual

    Community Conversation – Community Funding & Access to Services

    Hosted by African Canadian Social Development Council

    Thursday, June 6
    Virtual

    Community Conversation – Community Funding & Access to Services

    Hosted by CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals

    Wednesday, June 5
    CEE Centre For Young Black Professionals, 75 Thermos Road, Toronto

    Community Conversation

    Hosted by Somali Women’s and Children’s Support Network

    Wednesday, June 5
    Somali Women’s and Children’s Support Network, 1 York Road, Toronto

    Community Conversation – Employment, Income, & Business Supports & Pan African Credit Union Initiative

    Hosted by CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals

    Tuesday, June 4
    CEE Centre For Young Black Professionals, 75 Thermos Road, Toronto

    Community Conversation

    Hosted by Women’s Health in Women’s Hands

    Friday, May 31
    Virtual

    Community Conversation – Black Leadership, Civic Engagement & Culture Change

    Hosted by CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals

    Thursday, May 30
    CEE Centre For Young Black Professionals, 75 Thermos Road, Toronto

    Art & Talk Event with Community Conversation

    Hosted by Ubuntu Black Trans, Non-Binary and Afro-Indigenous 2Spirit Collective (UB2STNBC)

    Conversation with Black and Afro-Indigenous Trans, Non-Binary and 2-Spirit People

    Wednesday, May 29
    163 Queen Street East, Toronto

    Community Conversation – Community Space & Neighbourhood Development

    Hosted by CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals

    Wednesday, May 29
    CEE Centre For Young Black Professionals, 75 Thermos Road, Toronto

    Community Conversation – Community Safety, Policing & the Justice System

    Hosted by CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals

    Tuesday, May 28
    CEE Centre For Young Black Professionals, 75 Thermos Road, Toronto

    Elder Community Dinner Conversation

    Hosted by Dua Kro Family Services and HASCO

    Conversation with Black Elders

    Saturday, May 25
    Ujima House, 1901 Weston Road Unit 18, Toronto 

    LGBTQ+ Community Event & Community Conversation

    Hosted by Rexdale Community Health Centre

    Friday, May 24
    Amos Waites Park, 2441 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto 

    Community Conversation – Community Health & Well-Being

    Hosted by TAIBU Community Health Centre

    Thursday, May 23
    TAIBU Community Health Centre, 27 Tapscott Road, Toronto 

    Community Conversation

    Hosted by Women’s Health in Women’s Hands (WHIWH)

    Friday, May 17
    WHIWH, 2 Carlton Street, Toronto

    Community Conversation

    Hosted by Youth Association for Academics, Athletics, and Character Education (YAAACE)

    Conversation with Black Youth

    Wednesday, May 15
    YAAACE, 45 Norfinch Drive, Toronto

    Mother’s Day Community Conversation

    Hosted by African’s in Partnership Against AIDS (APAA)

    Conversation with Black Mothers & Women living with HIV/AIDS

    Saturday, May 11
    African’s in Partnership Against AIDS, 526 Richmond Street East, Toronto

    Official Launch: 10 Years of Action – A Renewed Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism

    Hosted by CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals

    Wednesday, April 10
    CEE Centre For Young Black Professionals, 75 Thermos Road, Toronto 

    Soft Launch: First Community Conversation to Inform the 10-Year Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism

    Hosted by Black Mental Health Week Community Partners

    Monday, March 4
    Tropicana Community Services, 1385 Huntingwood Drive, Scarborough

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