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Inserting Equity
Back Into Justice

We deliver community-based programs to strengthen access to justice, promote civic literacy, and support Black entrepreneurship in rural Ontario.

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OUR STORY

From a Conversation to a Movement

What started as a shared desire to help has grown into a registered non-profit dedicated to one thing: Community. This is what we do.

Access to Justice

We provide clear, low-cost and/or free legal consultations to help our community navigate complex systems.

Economic Inclusion

We help remove or reduce barriers so that you (the community) can participate fully in the economy and build wealth.

Community & Advocacy

We show up, speak up, and champion our community’s history, starting with the first BHM flag raising.

Turning the Past into Pathways for Progress

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Sophia Pooley

The Pooley Paradox: How Sophia Burthen Pooley’s Life Reveals Canada’s Original Architecture
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Rev. Samuel Ringgold Ward

Black Daniel Webster in Exile: How Reverend Ward Weaponized Economic Self-Reliance in Canada
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Adelaide Hunter Hoodless

Selective Reform: Who Gets Solved? Domestic Science, Residential Schools, and the Systemic
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LET'S TALK NUMBERS

The Statistics Say That What We Do Together Matters

46%

Percentage of Black Canadians aged 15+ reported discrimination in the past five years — three times the national average.

(Statistics Canada, 2024)

The Rural Ontario Institute identifies racialized populations in rural Ontario as underrepresented and underserved, particularly in justice and business development.

83%

Percentage of Black entrepreneurs have used personal financing to start their business, compared to 76% for all SMEs.

 BDC (The Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub)

Black women are one of the most underrepresented groups among entrepreneurs. The entrepreneurship rate for Black women is 0.7%, compared to 1.2% for all adult women in Canada.

42%

Percentage of adults in Ontario that do not have the literacy skills they need for home, work, and life. 

Community Literacy of Ontario

The Canada Anti-Racism Strategy 2024–2028 calls for direct investment in Black-led, community-based programs.

Upcoming Event

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Black History Month 2026 Kickoff - Flag Raising Ceremony & Celebration

February 1st, 2025 | River's Edge, Paris

Be part of history at the first annual BHM Kickoff Celebration in Paris, ON. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of culture, empowerment, and community.

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WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?

Be a Part of the Movement

You can help us build a more equitable future. Whether you are looking to make a financial or in-kind donation, offer your time as a volunteer, discuss a corporate sponsorship, or connect with our team, your support is critical to our mission.

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