“The roots of anti-Black racism and systemic discrimination in Canada run deep. They are historically embedded in our society, in our culture, in our laws and in our attitudes. They are built into our institutions and perpetuate the social and economic disparities that exist in everything from education, to healthcare, to housing and employment.”
~ Canadian Human Rights Commission (2020)
Black Students in Canada Fund
Grant Recipients of this fund will be selected through KEATCA’s partner organizations
CONTEXT AND VISION
In light of the recent protests supporting Black Lives Matter, this continuous movement has demonstrated the need for expanded awareness and support for Black communities facing anti-Black racism in Canada, and how it impacts every aspect of their life. Systemic anti-Black racism perpetuates intergenerational poverty; as a result, many Black students can face difficulties accessing public post-secondary education, which we believe is one of the most important tools for change.
In solidarity with the movement, we have initiated this fund for Black students to access public post-secondary education in Canada.
GOAL
Our goal is to create a sustainable endowment fund to support Black students in attending Canadian public post-secondary institutions. The money raised in this initiative will become a permanent part of the KEATCA endowment fund maintained at the Vancity Community Foundation in Vancouver, British Columbia. This endowment fund will hold the money donated and use the interest to sustainably provide grants in perpetuity.
We are aiming to raise a minimum of $125,000 to give out $5,000 in grants every year for years to come. Identification of the students will be done in partnership with Canadian Registered Charity Organizations run by and for Black communities.
Regardless of the amount raised, we will continue to support Black students through partner organizations.
CONNECT
To learn more about the Black Students in Canada Fund, please visit our Instagram page @bsc_fund.