Economic Empowerment ACAO

Black Canadians represent a little over one million of the Canadian population. This number is projected to double by 2036. Today, Black communities across Canada face unique challenges that negatively impact their integration into the greater Canadian economy. Poverty abounds in the community due to inherent systemic racism and discrimination that have worked together to ensure less than optimal economic conditions for the Black community.

ACAO knows firsthand that this is not sustainable. Things have to change to allow the Black community to fully participate in the Canadian economic landscape. Economic empowerment is a win-win for everyone and the Canadian economy. One of ACAOs program goals is to provide financial education by presenting the fundamentals of money management and potentially alter one’s perception of money. Our Business Engagement workshops as well as our Community Economic Capacity programs are designed to encourage the spirit of entrepreneurship in the community.

We have created this unique opportunity to come together and provide a course to improve our socio-economic conditions. Black-owned enterprises and businesses are increasingly becoming a reality. If you believe in ACAO’s mission of working to economically empower Black people, partner with us.

CULTURAL AND LEARNING

We educate people about African cultures. Sadly, most Canadians do not know anything about Black people though Blacks have been here since the 16th Century, long before the present-day Canada. The problem is most school curriculums are silent…
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Mental Health ACAO

MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVES

In the Black community there is a negative stigma surrounding mental health. Instead of seeking professional help for conditions such as depression and anxiety some people in the community resort to self-medication (drugs, opioids, alcohol,…
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CIVIC EDUCATION

Citizenship comes with rights and responsibilities. The right to vote and be voted for in our democratic dispensation is just one example. The majority of Black individuals feel very alienated from the system and are often not engaged. This…
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DIVERSITY INITIATIVES

Many organizations across our city have awaken to the fact that diversity makes us stronger and has measurable benefits besides the fact that it is the right thing to do. A diversity initiative is an organization's strategic response to diversity.…
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Economic Empowerment ACAO

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

Black Canadians represent a little over one million of the Canadian population. This number is projected to double by 2036. Today, Black communities across Canada face unique challenges that negatively impact their integration into the greater…
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SETTLEMENT AND INTEGRATION

The Settlement and Integration Program assists immigrants and their families to learn about Canada’s systems and services. We offer opportunities for immigrants to develop language skills, learn about Canada’s labour market, network and…
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