We hope you will join us on this Friday in honouring those who died attending residential schools, as well as survivors. This campaign by The Circle on Philanthropy offers allies a way to act by donating one day's pay to an Indigenous-led organization by Sept 30: onedayspay.ca

Thank you The Tyee for the thoughtful coverage of the policies that our Youth Policy Program's participants have developed and hope to see implemented: thetyee.ca/News/2022/10/0…

Calling all BIPOC-led organizations in BC! LEVEL BIPOC Grants are now open. Get a grant of up to $50,000 to support your work in racial equity and racial justice. You can use the grant for any type of expense. Apply by February 15. vancouverfoundation.ca/grant-seekers/…

LEVEL BIPOC grantee spotlight: Afro Van Connect raises visibility for Black creatives in Vancouver. For founder Dae Shields, social justice is more than just rallies. Creative spaces are where many people find and affirm their voices. #BCNonProfit vancouverfoundation.ca/a-creative-app…

As of tomorrow, we will be closed Fridays and open from 8am-4:30pm, Mon-Thurs. As we're an initiative of Vancouver Foundation, we're part of its flexible four-day work week pilot to see if it’ll lead to a happier and healthier workforce. Learn more about why: vancouverfoundation.ca/piloting-flexi…

Learn about Black perspectives on healthcare access, COVID-19 vaccines, and the impact of the pandemic. Or, share your own as a Black individual on this new engagement platform, Moving at the Speed of Trust. Made by Digital Public Square & Evenings & Weekends Consulting speedoftrust.ca/#pd-CANV-VANF

Supported by a LEVEL grant, Vancouver Eastside Enrichment Educational Society created programs to help newcomers and lower-income families improve their long-term financial stability & to inspire and empower young Black girls to become high-achieving leaders.

Coming up this week! Learn more about the incredible work that Foundation For Black Communities does for Black communities in Canada at their community engagement meeting, hosted in partnership with MLSE Foundation. Oct 7 | 1 PM | Register now: forblackcommunities.org/raptors-traini…

Today is Learning Day for our Youth Policy Program! 🌟 We're excited to hear from our program alumni to discuss youth leadership and engagement in public policy. Learn more about the amazing opportunities in store for #YPP2024: levelvf.ca/youth-policy-p… #YPPLearnings

This year at Vancouver International Film Festival, we're happy to be supporting the film On the Adamant, a French documentary that follows the lives of patients and caregivers at a floating daycare center located in the heart of Paris. Book your tickets now: viff.org/whats-on/viff2…

Only 15 days left to apply for our 2024 Youth Policy Program! 📣 Learn how to advocate for public policy and create change on issues that impact your community. Open to Indigenous and racialized immigrant and refugee youth across BC. Apply by Nov 15: levelvf.ca/youth-policy-p…

📣Only ONE week left to apply for our 2024 Youth Policy Program, open to Indigenous and racialized immigrant and refugee youth across BC! Learn how to advocate for public policy and create change on issues that impact your community. Apply by Nov 15: levelvf.ca/youth-policy-p…

Only ONE day left to apply for our 2024 Youth Policy Program! Join us for a 6-month program to strengthen your knowledge in public policy and influence systemic change. Open to Indigenous + racialized immigrant and refugee youth in BC. Apply by Nov 15: levelvf.ca/youth-policy-p…

Opportunity alert! 📣 Applications are open for Foundation For Black Communities's Big Ideas Grant, a flexible one-year funding to support Black-led organizations in Canada working to address anti-Black racism and foster economic growth for Black communities. Apply by Feb 1: forblackcommunities.org/bridge-and-bui…

Introducing our 2024 Youth Policy Program cohort! 🥳 Over six months, they will be introduced to key concepts in public policy , different levels of government, and how to gain support to work towards systems change. Get to know our #YPP2024 cohort: levelvf.ca/youth-policy-p…

Our Youth Policy Program has started! 🥳 As our #YPP2024 cohort begin on this transformative journey, fellow members Fatima Elmasry and Prisca Egbebiyi offer some reflections in our latest blog post: levelvf.ca/news-stories/y…

Coming up this Friday! The Inclusion Project will bring together youth and community leaders to engage in dialogue on systemic change and create avenues for intergenerational networking. Learn more and register now: eventbrite.ca/e/ubuntu-beyon…

Our #YPP2024 cohort recently had the opportunity to hear from Indigenous guest speakers Kory Wilson and Tara Marsden who are using their lived experiences to support their policy work. Cohort members Juan Treviño and Katisha Paul share their takeaways: levelvf.ca/news-stories/u…

In our third #YPP2024 module, guest speakers Andrea Reimer (Andrea Reimer (she/her)) and Aslam Bulbulia (Aslam Bulbulia) gave us a lot to think about when it comes to holding power and creating change.   Cohort members Oceania and Toluwanimi share their thoughts: levelvf.ca/news-stories/l…

Our LEVEL Youth Policy Program participants met in Victoria, B.C. for their fourth module. #YPP2024 cohort members Shelby-Lynn Soney and Savannah Sutherland share their thoughts on their experience. Read our latest blog to learn more: ow.ly/NRLe50Sm4MZ