Jardin Lakou Partnership

Would you like to support a local farm that will safeguard your African Caribbean Culinary Heritage and Future? So, you’ll love the new farm project, Jardins Lakou, by Jean-Philippe. Jardins Lakou is a new ecofriendly farm that sells fresh, locally-grown African Caribbean veggies, herbs, and fruits. WIBCA is partnering with Jardins Lakou to offer fresh…

BIPOC healing and thriving

When the Village Meditates is a Montreal-based nonprofit organization that provides meditation programs, discussion groups and wellness retreats for marginalized and racialized communities. It is a place of contemplation, connection and healing.  Please read the message below to find out more about the services they offer. “Hello! I hope this email receives you well. My…

Join the Pierrefonds-Dollard Youth council

In the wake of COVID-19, as Canadians come together to support each other, it’s important to include youth in the discussion of how to move forward. Sameer Zuberi, Member of Parliament for Pierrefonds-Dollard, invites the youth of the West Island to join the Pierrefonds-Dollard 2022-2023 Constituency Youth Council (CYC). The Constituency Youth Council is a…

Promoting Black Students’ Mental Health Research & Intervention Project

My name is Dr. Agnes Berthelot-Raffard and I am an assistant professor at York university in the School of Health Policy Management.  I am the principal investigator of a pan-Canadian research project titled: Promoting Black Students’ Mental Health: A Research and Intervention project of the social determinants of Health and Equity in Canadian Universities.   Funded by the…

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TELUS VIP Experience to Alouettes Game for WIBCA Youth

The WIBCA youth had a blast at the Alouettes Game VS the Saskatchewan Roughriders!  We are very grateful for Telus’ invitation to the game and their continued support of our Maasai Mentoring program.  We greatly enjoyed the VIP experience which included meeting Kevin Raphael, watching the half-time show and meeting Clay and Friends, participating in…

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WIBCA’s 40th Anniversary Celebration

Join the West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA) on Saturday, June 25th from 12PM to 6PM at the Marcel-Morin Community Centre to celebrate our 40th anniversary! This all-ages event will feature food, non-alcoholic beverages, Black-owned businesses, and music from DJ DonSmooth. We will reminisce on the past 40 incredible years of our volunteer-run organization and…