Our Services and Programs
Research
Using evidence to inform and strengthen programs and policies
Program Learning Research
We collaborate with Black serving organizations and funding partners to produce program-based research evidence to facilitate shared learning and reflexive practice across the community of Black-serving and Black-focused organizations. These studies aim at supporting program effectiveness and quality improvement. We publish results in Our Program Learning Review and in Working Papers that support discussions at our annual Program Learning Conferences.
Community Research
The Kente House Community Journal publishes studies and reports on the social and economic progress, welfare and wellbeing of Black Canadians, including their quality of life, citizenship and participation in Canadian life. We leverage these studies to inform policy and program development and evaluation across all orders of government. Our studies also provide useful reference to inform policies and programs of funding agencies and Black-serving organizations.
Canada Policy Research
Our Canada Policy Bulletin publishes community-informed studies and commentaries on Canada’s relations with African and Caribbean nations that reflect the lenses, experiences, voices, expectations and perspectives of Black Canadians who have family, cultural, and historical ties to these countries. We share study results with relevant government ministries and other stakeholders. These studies reflect Black community voices in Canada’s international policy space.
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Community Engagement
Providing opportunities to connect, learn, share information and collaborate
Program Learning Conference
Our Program Learning Conference brings together Black organizations, researchers, and funding partners to learn, share information and network. Organizations benefit from mutual sharing of evidence-based learnings and insights from their programs. The program strengthens system capacity, improves upon reflexive practice and gives funders the chance to share their insights and outlooks.
Black Leaders Roundtables
The Leaders Roundtables bring together community, business and organizational and professional leaders from the Black community and other stakeholders to address key questions and strategic agenda for Black advancement and citizenship in Canada. The roundtables offer Black leaders and professionals high visibility and an amplified platform to shape discussions on national and jurisdictional priorities.
Cultural Bridges Initiative
Our Cultural Bridges Initiative enables opportunities for connection, multicultural exchange and learning among Canada’s diverse Black communities, and between them other cultural communities in Canada, including Indigenous and First Nations communities. The Initiative promotes dialog, multicultural awareness, mutual understanding, and trust needed in building a strong cohesive multicultural society.
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Education
Increasing knowledge of Black history and heritage; preparing youth for leadership, opportunity and success
Canada Black Heritage Honors
The Black Heritage Honors Ed Program gives Black and other Canadian children and youths a structured, multi-level introduction to Black Canadian history, heritage, experience and contributions. The program offers learning opportunities and resources to give learners greater depth of understanding and scope than is normally available in Canada school curricula.
National Youth Leadership Program
Our Youth Leadership Program gives Black Canadian youth a life-changing opportunity to learn about the changing world around them, the pressing challenges of our time and the opportunities they have to make a difference. Participants meet youth peers from across Canada and develop their leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
Giant Futures Program
Giant Futures exposes Black youths and children to future opportunities in fields Black Canadians are notably underrepresented, such as STEM, health and medicine, business, investment, leadership and the creative arts. The program demystifies these fields to unlock potential and future opportunities for Black children and youth.
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Public Awareness
Raising the profile of Black Canadians, Black heritage, cultures and contributions
Canada Heritage Flags
Our Flag Raising service is a news and publicity package for elevating the profile and increasing the visibility of Black Canadians and their communities. Communities hold their flag raisers on special occasions such as independence days, Veterans Day and similar commemorations.
Arts Festivals
The Kente Arts Festivals showcases the rich cultures, arts, creativity and contribution of Black Canadian communities. We collaborate with our Canadian and international partners to create opportunities to celebrate our heritage in major cultural and community events.
Kente Magazine
The Kente Magazine is our flagship publication that documents and creates public awareness about the contributions of Black Canadians to Canada’s prosperity and multicultural society. We collaborate with private sector partners to publish and distribute the Kente Magazine.
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