We remember and honour Tyre Nichols
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO, ON – At this moment, we remember and honour Tyre Nichols of Memphis, Tennessee. A beloved young Black man, a father and a son. His life …
Congratulations to our Youth Leadership Winners
The BlackNorth Initiative (BNI) Youth Leadership Awards were sponsored by Sobeys, CIBC, Fasken, Hyundai Canada, and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE). The Youth Leadership Awards were presented to Youth …
BlackNorth Initiative Lifetime Achievement Award
It’s with great pleasure that we announce that the BlackNorth Initiative (BNI) is accepting nominations for two Lifetime Achievement Awards sponsored by Enbridge and HSBC. The Lifetime Achievement Award will …
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BlackNorth Initiative Entrepreneurship Award
It’s with great pleasure that we announce that the BlackNorth Initiative (BNI) is accepting nominations for an Entrepreneurship Award sponsored by Scotiabank. The BlackNorth Entrepreneurship Awards will be presented to …
BlackNorth Initiative Youth Leadership Award
With great pleasure, we announce that the BlackNorth Initiative (BNI) is accepting nominations for five Youth Leadership Awards sponsored by Sobeys, CIBC, Fasken, Hyundai Auto Canada Corp., and MLSE (Maple …
BlackNorth Initiative Community Champion Award
It’s with great pleasure that we announce that the BlackNorth Initiative (BNI) is accepting nominations for three Community Champion Awards sponsored by IG Wealth Management, The Canadian Real Estate Association, …
Eight Black student-athletes receive financial and mentorship support
Inaugural Athletes on Track bursary recipients announced Today, the first recipients of the Athletes on Track bursary were announced. Eight Black student-athletes from across Canada were awarded the bursary in …
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The BlackNorth Initiative brings the World of Wakanda to Canadian Families with the screening of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”.
In partnership with the Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC), Justice Fund, SETSI and the Black Screen Office, screenings of the new Marvel film will be hosted at select Scotiabank and …
BlackNorth Initiative Stands with Jewish Community Against Antisemitic Attacks
Nov 8, 2022 — In the wake of a chilling rise in antisemitism, the BlackNorth Initiative (BNI) stands with the Jewish community against antisemitism and all its forms of discrimination …
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BlackNorth Initiative and U Sports announce Call for Applications for Athletes on Track Bursary Program
TORONTO – BlackNorth Initiative (BNI) announced Thursday an open call for application to the Athletes on Track Program – a bursary and mentorship program led in conjunction with U Sports, …