Canadian Black Youth Action for Change
The Sylvenie Lindor Foundation recently held the third launch of Canadian Black Youth Action for Change (CBYAC). Originally introduced as Toronto Youth Action for Change (TYAC) in 2019 and relaunched in 2021, the initiative has now been rebranded to CBYAC. Its mission is to foster ongoing dialogue with young Canadians in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Calgary, focusing on key themes of #Justice, #Leadership, and #Entrepreneurship.
The CBYAC launch took place at the Courtyard by Marriott, 350 Dalhousie Street, Ottawa, ON, from 5 PM to 7 PM. From February 2025 to January 2026, we celebrated and engaged with Black youth across the country, fostering discussions on inclusion and economic integration.
About CBYAC
Sport
Sports foster unity and bring young people together. With the slogan “Soccer for Integration, Soccer for Social Cohesion,” the CBYAC is organizing two soccer tournaments that will bring together young athletes from various communities. Culture – Cohesion –Conversation!
Entrepreneurship
Start your own business. Exceed your expectations by realizing your full potential. The Youth Entrepreneurship Program is intended to work with young people who want to be entrepreneurs and business owners. While the program’s goal is to promote economic and social inclusion through workshops and seminars, the CBYAC will explore the concepts of trade, labour market, autonomy, and the global economy with young entrepreneurs. Create – invent -innovate!
Leadership
In today’s society, you can become a young leader. Investigate the opportunities that will allow you to better yourself and your community. Leadership programs aim to expose young people to the world on both a national and international scale. The program will assist individuals in developing positive relationships with their respective communities. The CBYAC is well-designed to help today’s young leaders better understand the Canadian justice system. Participation –Inspiration – Motivation!
Canadian Black Youth Action for Change (CBYAC)
LA SÉANCE DE MONTRÉAL –
THE MONTREAL SESSION
The Montreal session: The essential gathering of Black Francophone leadership, brought together seasoned figures from the Canadian Francophonie. A unique opportunity that showcases the efforts of pioneers in our communities who are pushing for the inclusion of racialized young Canadians
THE MONTREAL SESSION: The essential gathering of Black Francophone leadership in Canada
The Montreal session: The essential gathering of Black Francophone leadership, brought together seasoned figures from the Canadian Francophonie. A unique opportunity that showcases the efforts of pioneers in our communities who are pushing for the inclusion of racialized young Canadians.
Thank you to our workshop Facilitators:
- Workshop 1: The Power of mentorat
Facilitator: Jean-Marie Vianney, Founder of the Coalition of Black Francophones of Ontario, President and CEO of M9 Media
- Workshop 2 – Resilience and Justice
Facilitator: Manny Diafwila, Police officer, pastor assigned to the New Hope Church, and Law student at the University of Ottawa.
- Workshop 3: Leadership & Gestion
Facilitator: Darlène LOZIS, lawyer by training, President and CEO of 3R International.
Technical support: Wayne Hinds, Founder of 2020IC
Thank you to the entire Foundation team and the representatives of our community members who responded to the call. Canadian Black Youth Action for Change is a national initiative of our Foundation with young French-speaking Canadians from across the country.
CBYAC Workshops Facilitators
FEBRUARY 2025 – THE THIRD LAUNCH OF
Canadian Black Youth Action for Change (CBYAC)
With representatives from the Resilient Black Francophone Communities of Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and across the country, we officially inaugurated the third launch of Canadian Black Youth Action for Change (CBYAC) in Canada’s federal capital. Now a national initiative of our foundation, CBYAC is dedicated to engaging Black Francophone youth across the country in meaningful discussions on #Justice, #Leadership, and #Entrepreneurship.
CBYAC SPEAKERS FOR 2025
The Third LAUNCH of Canadian Black Youth Action for Change
The CBYAC launch took place at the Courtyard by Marriott, 350 Dalhousie Street, Ottawa, ON, from 5 PM to 7 PM. From February 2025 to January 2026, we celebrated and engaged with Black youth across the country, fostering discussions on inclusion and economic integration.
