Building
Stronger &
Richer Communities

Dedicated to fighting
anti-Black racism and building stronger,
equitable communities.

Our Intentions

Our Core Principles

We are guided by four fundamental principles that form the bedrock of our mission and values

Serving Halton

Founded in 2020

40+ Programs LAUNCHED
500+ Students SERVED
11+ COMMUNITY PARTNERS
4 Municipalities

Our Impact

Halton Black Voices is a community organization in Halton Region, Ontario, Canada, committed to dismantling systemic racism and building collective power. Our mission revolves around building a more inclusive and equitable society by advocating for the rights and well-being of Black residents, addressing social injustices, and fostering meaningful partnerships to drive positive change. Through our initiatives and events, we strive to amplify Black voices and challenge the structures that perpetuate inequities.

Board of Directors

Individuals who sit on the board are responsible for overseeing the collective’s activities and resources. Board members meet periodically - monthly to discuss and vote on the affairs of the collective. At a minimum, an bi-annual meetings must occur with all Board Members present. Most positions are filled.

Ubuntu is a Zulu word, popularized by Nelson Mandela and Bishop Desmond Tutu, both South African Nobel Peace laureates. Simply put, it means “I am, because you are,” and has its roots in humanist African philosophy, where the idea of community is one of the building blocks of society.

Elders & Activists Steering circle

The creation of the Elder & Activists Steering Circle is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors and Advisory & Sustainability Circle, to distinguish the needs of the underserved and elderly community. Halton Black Voices seeks to bring together a diverse community of Elders & Activists in order to advocate and provide guidance around issues of mental health, affordable housing, education, food insecurity and collective healing. The members will bring their deep knowledge around equity and restorative justice to support Halton Black Voices on best practices of activism and advocacy. This committee will also organize on how to advocate for Black lives and Black liberation on a local level. Seeking 7-10 diverse individuals.

Advisory & Sustainability Circle

The Advisory and Sustainability Circle serves as critical community champions of the HBV Collective. This committee will provide financial and sustainability advice to Halton Black Voices' Board of Directors. Members will share their gifts in service to our vision by providing our collective with their professional and lived expertise; their diverse knowledge of constituent perspectives; their connections to local, national or international resources, colleagues or peers; their philanthropic support and guidance regarding charitable finances. Currently seeking 7-10 individuals with financial and charity experience for participation on this committee.

HBSU leadership circle

The HBSU Leadership is an elected group of students that meets twice a month throughout the school year. It is made up of student representatives from HDSB, HCDSB and private board secondary schools. Being involved in HBSU Leadership Circle also provides leadership opportunities for students as they advocate and learn the purpose and work of leadership and activisms.

Land Acknowledgement 

Halton Region is located within the traditional territories of the Anishnaabek, Haudenosaunee, Attawandarin, and the Métis. It is home to many other Indigenous nations from across the lands, including the enduring presence of Afro-Indigenous Peoples. We live on stolen land. We acknowledge the genocide and racism that has plagued Turtle Island for hundreds of years. We recognized and honour the real history and beauty of Mother Earth and its Indigenous Peoples. We fully support returning the land back to its First Peoples to restore balance and harmony, because what has been done with it is disgraceful and unsustainable. Our deepest thanks to the Mississaugas of the Credit for being caretakers of this territory.

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