WHO WE ARE

The Michaëlle Jean Foundation was born from the actions undertaken during the five-year term of the 27th Governor General of Canada, the Right Honorable Michaëlle Jean, who, with her husband Jean-Daniel Lafond, always believed in the importance of investing in youth, art, creativity and innovation for more citizen participation and social change.

SUMMIT HISTORY


2017
1st Summit, Toronto
500 attendees
Created following a call from emerging artists of African descent, from Halifax, Toronto and Montreal.
2019
2nd Summit, Ottawa
700 attendees
Summits become an essential and vigorous platform for reflection and co-creation.
2020
Virtual Series
3000+ attendees
Between 2020 and 2021, in the context of the pandemic, a series of digital events is organized on justice, education, entrepreneurship, health, etc.
2022
3rd Summit, Halifax
1200+ attendees
The Halifax Declaration, a manifesto for the eradication of systemic racism, is the culmination of 6 years of citizen exchanges.

The event draws 880 attendees from outside the province and generates a revenue of $1.8 million for the city of Halifax.

CALL FOR SESSIONS

All individuals, organizations and associations can submit session proposals that will help advance the themes addressed in the Halifax Declaration: justice, recognition, development.

Championed by Black communities nationwide, the Halifax Declaration serves as a manifesto for the elimination of racial discrimination.

A big thank you to everyone who submitted their proposals for the 2024 National Black Canadians Summit. Your dedication and ideas are essential to making this event a success. Stay tuned, as we will soon announce the official program.   

WHY BECOME PARTNER?

Support clear objectives

Celebrate and highlight individual and collective achievements

Put an end to racial exploitation, discrimination, hatred and exclusion

Create discourse and advance our rights

Support community involvement

Include the Montreal scene and the cultural and linguistic richness of Quebec

Offer relevant and ambitious programming 

Be part of a growing movement

Highlight the essential contributions from all corners of Canada.

Develop the intergenerational dimension 

Stimulate the active participation of young people

Support clear objectives

Celebrate and highlight individual and collective achievements

Put an end to racial exploitation, discrimination, hatred and exclusion

Create discourse and advance our rights

Support community involvement

Include the Montreal scene and the cultural and linguistic richness of Quebec

Offer relevant and ambitious programming 

Be part of a growing movement

Highlight the essential contributions from all corners of Canada.

Develop the intergenerational dimension 

Stimulate the active participation of young people

NEWS

April 9, 2024

150 days before the Summit – Evaluation completed

Scheduled for September 6, 7 and 8, 2024 at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal, the National Black Canadians Summit […]

February 16, 2024

National Black Canadians Summit 2024 : the Call for Sessions is open !

Scheduled for September 6, 7 and 8, 2024 at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal, the National Black Canadians Summit […]

February 2, 2024

Manifesto for the Eradication of Racial Discrimination – Halifax Declaration, third edition

Read our Manifesto here: Halifax Declaration, third edition

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