March 6 is Black Mental Health day in Ottawa. The day is recognized on the first Monday of March in Ontario. Here are some resources for accessing mental health support.
Sakariya Ahmed is part of a team trying to build a Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation. He also co-authored a report on the lack of Black 'social infrastructure' in Toronto.
Title: Lift Every Voice
Description: The project aims to conduct a research study to qualify the lived experiences of Black Nova Scotian musicians as it relates to accessing employment and opportunities to participate within the music industry.
Funding Amount: $89,600
Organization: Izaak Walton Killam Health Centre
Title: Driving Diversity in our Health Workforce for Indigenous peoples and Africa Nova Scotian Communities: Operationalizing Action on Systemic Barriers
Description: The project aims to analyze gaps in the IWK s workforce to promote strategic recruitment and to represent the patients, families, and regions served by the IWK.
Funding Amount: $146,700
Title: Nova Scotia Anti-Racism and Discrimination Charter in Recreation