Sunday, June 7th at 7pm ~ Via ZOOM https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83958516849?pwd=c0dTWEZOb1ZCRDN2THNNNWtPQUJmUT09

Meeting ID: 839 5851 6849 Password: 585164
AND FACEBOOK LIVE https://www.facebook.com/WIBCA/

With ELYSIA BRYAN-BAYNE as moderator.

The meeting will be conducted in English, supporting questions in both official languages.

OUR OBJECTIVES
To create a safe and open platform for Black Citizens, in particular Black Youths, to speak to the effects that SYSTEMIC & OVERT RACISM has on them as individuals and their community as a whole. We will be encouraging participants to share their experiences, feeling and concerns to public representatives i.e. our local politicians and law-enforcement.

OUR PANEL
We have invited professionals from the Black community in the areas of Mental Health; Education; the Arts; Justice; Social Services; Journalism and community development to address the impact that racism, toward POC has on the communities they work with and serve. Particular attention will be paid to the most recent incidences of police brutality in the US and here in Canada,
We will also be inviting other Black Community organizations to weigh in on the topic and to propose recommendations and possible solutions.
We look forward to your involvement and support as we move towards justice and equality for all of us.

For more information please email us at admin@wibca.org

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#tiredoftalking
#accountability
#policyreform
#systemicracism
#overtracism
#wayforward
#solutions
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All information along with the application form can be found HERE

WIBCA welcomes our community (women 18+) to register for FREE Kickboxing & Self-Defense workshops coordinated twice a week each Monday and Wednesday.
All you’ll need is your bottle of water, a towel and be ready to sweat!

WHEN: Every Monday & Wednesday from 8:30-7:30pm

WHERE: WIBCA – 48C, 4th Ave South Roxboro

REGISTER: admin@wibca.org or 514.683.3925

Anyone for Tea?

Please join the West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA) for our annual Tea Party Fundraiser.

The event will also entail:
-A Big Hats & Tea Cups competition
-Entertainment
-Raffle & Door prizes

Date: Sunday, April 26th 2020.
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Admission: $25.00
Location: Marcel Morin Community Center – 14068 Gouin Blvd. West Pierrefonds, QC H8Z 1Y1
Tickets: 514.683.3925 or admin@wibca.org

**FREE parking

1. January 29th 2020, the West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA) attends the opening of the 29th edition of Black History Month here in Montreal.

2. February 8th 2020, the West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA) attended a Black History Month celebration hosted by Overture With The Arts (OWTA).

3. February 10th 2020, the West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA) was recognized in the House of Commons by MP Francis Scarpaleggia for our community work in the West Island.
Click the link below to playback.

https://business.facebook.com/watch/?v=2512913252316183

4. February 11th 2020, the West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA) was featured on CBC Radio ‘Let’s GO’ hosted by Sabrina Marandola on 88.5FM to speak on being named in the House of Commons, our community initiatives as well as our Annual BHM networking event. Click the link below to playback.

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-383-lets-go/clip/15760523-west-island-woman-honoured-for-her-work-in-the-black-community?fbclid=IwAR2KfJ7IJ5_V0DoOa78WjeQn6Kq9eTAo5k7Zr4ub58lfQZ68hGaXXikJvLQ

5. February 11th 2020, the West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA) took part at the Black Heritage Day @ PK Suban Atrium (Montreal Children’s Hospital).

6. February 22nd 2020, the West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA) Chairperson is featured on Montreal’s CTV News speaking on our Black History Month event One’s PASSION, one’s VISION, their STORIES…
Click the link below to playback.

https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/mobile/black-history-month-wraps-up-with-event-showcasing-visionaries-and-professionals-1.4823855?fbclid=IwAR2yrum-XhrQtLXmLTCrPxv-hs9fY4nZ6uuQLvjktTWj94KdNsYjvh6Vty0

7. February 24th 2020, the West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA) Executives heads out to their annual road trip to Ottawa @ the National Art Gallery in celebration of Black History Month. Theme for this year was “CANADIANS OF AFRICAN DESCENT: GOING FORWARD, GUIDED BY THE PAST”

8. February 25th 2020, the West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA) is featured in the Montreal Gazette, article written by journalist Kathryn Greenway highlighting WIBCA’s Black History Month Networking/Meet & Greet event One’s PASSION, one’s VISION, their STORIES…
Click the link below to read the article.

WIBCA invites community to network, mentor and support diversity

9. February 26th 2020, The West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA) was honored to have been invited by Vanguard School to present what Black History month encompasses with a Q&A period to a group of 12-14 year old students.

10. February 29th 2020, the West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA) hosts our 3rd annual BHM Net working and Meet & Greet placing a spotlight on Black Professionals, Entrepreneurs and/or Business owners.

FREE Kickboxing & Self-defense classes for women @ WIBCA every Monday and Wednesday from 7:30-8:30pm starting January 6th.
Registration is now open but space is limited.
Email admin@wibca.org or call 514.683.3925 to reserve your spot.

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AM event: Children/Youth will be given the opportunity to speak in groups or one on one to various Black Professionals and/or Entrepreneurs from a wide range of fields and non-traditional career choices.

PM event: Annual Meet & Greet event where WIBCA invites Black Professionals and/or Entrepreneurs as guest panelists we well as offering them the opportunity to showcase their products or business to the wider community.

***If you know of an individual who fits the criteria of a Black Professional and/or Entrepreneur who would like to participate at our event in 2020 please have them communicate with our office emailing admin@wibca.org.