Programs
and Services.
All of WIBCA’s programs and services are free to members.
For more details on any of our programs and services, contact admin@wibca.org or (514) 683-3925
PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH!
BLACK GIRLS GATHER: A BOOK CLUB
Black Girls Gather is a WIBCA program where young Black women between 12 and 18 years old gather every two weeks to read and discuss literary works written by Black authors.
MAASAI MENTORING GROUP
Maasai MENtoring Group is a Mentorship program for young Black men between the ages of 7-18 years, with the goal of creating a positive space to place participants in the best position possible for future success.
Robotics Program
Black Girls Gather is a WIBCA program where young Black women between 12 and 18 years old gather every two weeks to read and discuss literary works written by Black authors.
Saturday Morning Tutorials
Saturday Morning Tutorials offers support in all academic subjects to elementary and high school students.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Each year, WIBCA proudly offers at least three 3 WIBCA Scholarships with the purpose of recognizing students with strong determination and commitment towards higher education, and to assist students who have overcome adversity.
BLACK GIRLS GATHER: A BOOK CLUB
Black Girls Gather is a WIBCA program where young Black women between 12 and 18 years old gather every two weeks to read and discuss literary works written by Black authors.
The project aims to expose young girls to Black literature and to engage them in discussions around themes such as identity, feminism, and discrimination while fostering a network of support, mentorship, and sisterhood within the Black community.
The activities of the club include reading discussions, creative writing workshops, art sessions, and visits from special guests.
For more information, contact admin@wibca.org or (514)683-3925.
MAASAI MENTORING GROUP
The mentorship program incorporates leadership, skills training, podcasting, gaming, music, poetry, health & wellness, journaling, photography and much more.
Maasai Mentoring Group has been produced in partnership with Svens Telemaque.
Svens is a self-directed, compassionate, dedicated young professional. He is service-focused with a genuine interest in fostering children’s cognitive and social growth. He is service-focused with a genuine interest in fostering children’s cognitive and social growth. He also has a strong commitment to serving the welfare of others by providing support and resources to the high-risk and disadvantaged population at large.
Svens is a self-directed, compassionate, dedicated young professional. He is service-focused with a genuine interest in fostering children’s cognitive and social growth. He is service-focused with a genuine interest in fostering children’s cognitive and social growth. He also has a strong commitment to serving the welfare of others by providing support and resources to the high-risk and disadvantaged population at large.
For more information, contact admin@wibca.org or (514)683-3925.
ROBOTICS PROGRAM
The WIBCA Robotics Program aims to inspire students between the ages of 9 and 19 to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) ventures and projects.
Students learn how to build robots, learn computer programming, and use various software all with the ultimate goal of competing in local competitions.
WHEN: Saturdays from 2:30PM to 4:30PM
WHERE: Dollard Civic Centre
For more information, contact admin@wibca.org or (514)683-3925.
SATURDAY MORNING TUTORIALS
Saturday Morning Tutorials offers support in all academic subjects to elementary and high school students.
WHEN: Saturdays from 10:00AM to noon
WHERE: Online via Zoom
For more information, contact admin@wibca.org or (514)683-3925.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Each year, WIBCA proudly offers at least three 5 WIBCA Scholarships with the purpose of recognizing students with strong determination and commitment towards higher education, and to assist students who have overcome adversity.
As of 2020, WIBCA now also partners with author Alvina Ryan who sponsors the Empowered Woman Scholarship.
For more information, contact admin@wibca.org or (514)683-3925.
PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS.
Senior fit
WHEN :
Mondays from 7:00PM to 8:00PM
WHERE:
Online via Zoom
Senior Surf
WHEN:
Tuesdays from 6:00PM to 7:30PM
WHERE:
Online via Zoom
SENIOR FRENCH
DATE & TIME:
Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
LOCATION:
Online via Zoom
SENIOR FIT
WHEN: Mondays from 7:00PM to 8:00PM
WHERE:Online via Zoom
For more information, contact admin@wibca.org
SENIOR SURF
Senior Surf is a program dedicated to empowering seniors to use technology in their everyday lives. Covering everything from the basic parts of a computer and/or tablet to navigating the internet safely, this space is designed to be a safe space for seniors to ask their questions about technology.
No previous computer experience required!
WHEN: Tuesdays from 6:00PM to 7:30PM
WHERE: Online via Zoom
For more information, contact admin@wibca.org or (514)683-3925.
SENIOR FRENCH
Join our weekly conversational French classes specifically catered to the seniors of our community.
No matter the level of experience, these classes are designed to make everyone feel at ease.
Join our conversational French classes and take your language skills to the next level.
DATE & TIME: Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
For more information, contact admin@wibca.org or (514)683-3925.
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS.
Confronting Racism Discussion Group (CRDG)
A discussion group committed to confronting racism in ourselves, our community, and our world by listening to BIPOC voices.
FRENCH CLASSES
DATE & TIME:
Tuesdays from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
LOCATION:
on Zoom
FRENCH CLASSES
Join our weekly conversational French classes and embark on a language learning journey like never before!
Whether you’re a beginner or already have some knowledge of French, our classes are designed to help you improve your speaking and listening skills in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn French in a fun and interactive way! Join our conversational French classes and take your language skills to the next level.
DATE & TIME: Tuesdays from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
LOCATION: on Zoom
For more information, contact admin@wibca.org or (514)683-3925.
Confronting Racism Discussion Group (CRDG)
Confronting Racism Discussion Group (CRDG) is a discussion group committed to confronting racism in ourselves, our community, and our world by listening to BIPOC voices in anti-racism literature, films, podcasts, etc., with the ultimate goal of empowering Black, Indigenous and people of colour. To avoid learning in a white vacuum, we have our partner group of BIPOC community members who cover the same material and are available to answer questions that may arise, but do not attend the Zoom discussions. CRDG is hosted by the West-Island Black Community Association Inc.
Foundational Ideas
- This group is not a place to pat yourself on the back for being a “good white person.” The ultimate goal is always about empowering the BIPOC community, rather than focusing on alleviating our own white guilt.
- Educating ourselves with existing resources, instead of relying on oppressed persons to do the work of teaching us.
- Always listening, questioning our own thoughts, and understanding anti-racism is life-long work.
WHO
For those who have not experienced being part of a minority group who are invested in working towards racial justice, beginning by confronting their own biases through education. The discussions are held in English and for those over 18 years old.
WHAT
Set up like a book club, but not limited to books. Monthly content is voted on by the group with material ranging from documentaries, anti-racism books, biographies, articles, films, podcasts, etc. We recommended first reading White Fragility or White Supremacy and Me to bring a level of self-reflection to the other material covered – but this is not required before starting!
WHERE & WHEN
Zoom meetings on the first Tuesday of every month from 18h30-20h
COST
Membership to the West-Island Black Community Association and providing your own copy of the material covered for the month.
If you are unable to make this financial contribution but are interested in the group, please still register and reach out to us via crdg@wibca.org.
Other Services.
Legal Clinic
WIBCA holds a legal clinic that is free for members three times a year, in partnership with local lawyers.
Our legal experts specialize in a variety of fields, from immigration law to criminal law.
For more information, contact admin@wibca.org or (514) 683-3925.
Commissioner of Oaths
In need of a commissioner of oath to assist with legal documents?
Look no further! WIBCA offers reliable and professional commissioner of oath services to help members with their paperwork.
For more information, contact admin@wibca.org or (514) 683-3925.