Opportunities & Resources for Black Students
CACD Workshops
Other ways to contact or stay up to date with CACD:
Website 🌐 www.cacdcanada.org
Instagram 📷 @CACDyouth
Facebook 👍 @CACDCanada
Twitter 🐤 @CACDCanada
YouTube 🎥 CACD Canada Official YouTube Channel
*NEW* LinkedIn 💼 @CACDCanada
BFCN Scholarship Directory
Black Foundation of Community Networks
BFCN is excited to announce the launch of their BFCN 2022 Scholarship Directory. This resource will be updated throughout the year as many organizations continue to be added to the directory.
Please click the following link to access the BFCN website https://bfcn.ca/
Wellness Resources & community contacts
WELLNESS ARTICLES FOR WINTER BREAK:
NEW! Tips for Mental Wellness Over the Winter Break by PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
Coping in Uncertain Times: 5 Tips for Caregivers and Youth by PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
Holidays During the Pandemic by PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
RESOURCES FOR YOUTH
COVID-19 Youth Mental Health Resource Hub by Jack.org
Self-Care 101 for Youth by School Mental Health Ontario
Reaching Out for Help by School Mental Health Ontario
PATHWAY TO COMMUNITY CARE & CRISIS SUPPORTS
Updated! Guide to Mental Health and Community Supports (also links to identity-specific helplines and resources) by PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
Updated! Peel Youth Mental Health Resources (includes tips on reaching out for help, apps and websites) by PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
Black Youth Helpline: 1-833-294-8650; https://blackyouth.ca/
Black African Caribbean - Community Support Line: 647-812-8545; (Mon-Fri. 9-7) https://rootscs.org/
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Centering Black Youth Wellbeing -
Online Certificate
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Online Certificate Program
YouthREX based at York University, offers a Certificate of Completion on Combatting Anti-Black Racism. Students would learn at their own pace to complete the four modules.
Support group for Females
Ornament of Grace and Virtue – Blooming In Adversity. A Community Program supporting young girls in middle and high school (see flyer attached) – Every Friday @5pm – Contact: Olubusola Kolade olubusolakolade@gmail.com - to learn more
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel -
Mentorship Program
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Mentoring Opportunity
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel, is offering a BCAC Teen Mentoring Program at several secondary schools where Black secondary school students volunteer as mentors to Black elementary school students in a virtual mentoring program facilitated by our staff team. (see flyer attached)
They are currently seeking Black secondary school student volunteers, in Grades 10-12, from:
Fletcher’s Meadow SS
Chinguacousy SS
Glenforest SS
This is a great opportunity for students who need volunteer hours and/or are interested in being a mentor…We train and support the mentors, no experience needed.
Kyrel Thompson (Kyrel.Thompson@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca) and Natalie Brammah (Natalie.Brammah@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca) are the caseworkers for this program, and you can reach out to them for more details.
FREE Youth Drop-in Basketball: Come out to show off your skills and sharpen your game. Join us for FREE youth drop-in basketball every Saturday. Where: Save Max Sports Centre, When: Every Saturday from 5:15-6:45 pm, Click here to register and reserve your spot!
Black Applicant Support & Engagement
BASE demystifies the path to post-secondary engineering education at the University of Toronto. This free program provides Black-identifying Grade 12 students with a customized experience and resources to assist them through the challenges of the university application and decision-making process.
Register here or see your counsellor!