Canadian Black Youth Action for Change
Since the arrival of Mathieu Da Costa, black Canadians have made significant contributions to Canada’s heritage and growth. Da Costa’s impact on Canada can be traced back to the early 1600s. Black Canadians in Canada come from a variety of backgrounds and have had a wide range of experiences. While some can trace their roots in Canada back many generations, others have only recently immigrated. It is fair to say that they have had a significant impact on the country in terms of development, diversity, our history, and our Canadian identity.
According to Statistics Canada, Toronto has the country’s largest black population, with 442,015 people accounting for 36.9% of the country’s black population. Working with both the United Nations’ International Decade for People of African Descent (which began in 2015 and will conclude in 2024) and Black History Month 2020, the Sylvenie Lindor Foundation calls for more concrete action from all levels of government to address issues pertaining to the integration of Canadian black youth. The Toronto Youth Action for Change (TYAC) aims to reach out to and engage approximately 2000 Canadian black youth through ACTION for CHANGE.
The TYAC will address some of the issues that Canadian youth face in the Queen City, with the goal of fostering economic integration and social inclusion through entrepreneurship and leadership skills. Some of these difficulties are related to the justice system, language barriers, unemployment, and poverty.
Furthermore, our foundation wishes to thank the Ministry of Canadian Heritage and the Canadian government for their collaboration on the TYAC project. The International Decade for People of African Descent is an incredible initiative in which we strongly believe. Working on this initiative in our own country, Canada, contributes to the global effort to recognize the contributions of the black community from the past to the present. We are confident that this initiative will continue to progress in the right direction until its completion in 2024.
Sincerely,
Team Sylvenie Lindor Foundation
About TYAC
Sport
Sports foster unity and bring young people together. With the slogan “Soccer for Integration, Soccer for Social Cohesion,” the TYAC 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 TYAC 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 TYAC is well-designed to help today’s young leaders better understand the Canadian justice system. Participation –Inspiration – Motivation!
2021 TYAC SECOND LAUNCH EVENT
TORONTO YOUTH ACTION FOR CHANGE (TYAC)
Welcome to the second launch of The Toronto Youth Action for Change, held to commemorate the United Nations’ declaration of an International Decade for People of African Descent from 2015 to 2024, as well as the 50th anniversary of Canada’s federal adoption of multiculturalism. The second TYAC launch emphasises Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Racial Relations. Thank you for spending time with us.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS FOR 2021
2021 TYAC LAUNCH – Debate Speakers
Second Launch of Toronto Youth Action for Change
Welcome to the second launch of The Toronto Youth Action for Change, held in commemoration of the International Decade for People of African Descent proclaimed by the United Nations which spanned from 2015 to 2024, and the 50th anniversary since Canada adopted multiculturalism at the federal level. The Second launch of TYAC focuses on Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Racial Relations. Thank you for taking the time to be with us.
MATHIEU D’ACOSTA SESSION
Let’s talk about Entrepreneurship and Leadership. Feb 2020.
Youth Leadership is a program designed to help young people become leaders in their communities. The Foundation engages volunteers and many youth ambassadors to help them develop skills and become more involved in the community. We believe that leadership skills are critical and that our youth have the potential to make a difference in the community by developing fundamental skills. There is also the element of belonging, in which we want our youth to feel as if they are part of a community. We have seen the youth we work with feel a sense of belonging by being a part of the Foundation because it is a close-knit group. Our youth have embarked on a path to a better future by developing important leadership skills that prioritize civic engagement as well as educational and career opportunities.
LINCOLN ALEXANDER SESSION
Social Justice, Public Safety and Anti-black Racism – July 2020
A discussion about social justice and public safety, as well as gun violence and anti-black racism. The objectives were to look for alternative ways to foster harmonious relationships between police and minorities. The Lincoln Alexander session focuses on Social Justice, Public Safety, and Anti-Racism. With the following speakers:
Dr. Mark Martin
Dr. Rosemary Sadlier
Daniel Cantave, MEd, and PhD
Viola Desmond Session
Race-Justice and Equality, June 2020
Canada takes pride in being a human rights champion and the only country that embraces multiculturalism at the federal level. The Viola Desmond session addresses race-justice and equality issues in the context of Multiculturalism seeks to promote social inclusion and better racial relations.
With the followings speakers:
Lawyer Joel Etienne, Specialist in Immigration & Criminal Law
Mrs.Jeanne Fortillus, PHD in economy, HR Specialist & professor at Niagara College
Mr. Desmond Cole, Freelance Journalist, author and Community builder
