Supported Organizations

ONE AIM ONE VISION ONE LOVE

The Afrikan Image Makers Scholarships is an organization directed towards promoting love through the awareness and awakening of the inner master. To love all as we recognize that our only enemy is the unconscious self that imitates life. This is our way of life. We cannot separate our work from our play from our Creator.

The Afrikan Image Makers Scholarships for Outstanding Achievement is designed to assist a male and female high school student of Afrikan descent with their post-secondary endeavors. In the spirit of love and community the Afrikan Image Makers are committed to encouraging the self-empowerment of Black students.

The awarding of this scholarship will demonstrate that Black youth are involved in the advancement of their communities through the fight against racism. The awards will carve a channel for Black youth to develop their self-esteem, and further develop their academic skills.

We will acknowledge high school students volunteer work and charitable contributions. We will also bring attention to each student’s value and worth by recognizing their abilities and likewise encourage youths to remain focused academically.

Contact:
(905) 459-9875
E-mail: aim@knowledgebookstore.com

Established in 1962, and incorporated in 1971, the JCA is a registered charitable organization committed to identifying and responding to the needs of the Caribbean/Black community in the Greater Toronto Area

The JCA abides by a policy of non-discrimination and equity, and our services are open to all. The Association's home is the JCA Community Centre at 995 Arrow Road in north Toronto, bought and renovated completely through membership and community support. The JCA has a wealth of social service programs

It Takes A VILLAGE Village MIssion It Takes a Village is dedicated to strengthening African-Canadian and immigrant families, enhancing cultural values and fostering community involvement by providing social, cultural and educational programs.

• It Takes a Village is a place for all children to be raised to learn about cultural acceptance, where racism and sexism is eraticated.


• It Takes a Village is a place where our children learn about their own culture and the value of their neighbours' culture.


• It Takes a Village is a place where children would feel secure about themselves and not feel ashamed because of their ethnicity, race, culture or gender.


• It Takes a Village is a place where each month we celebrate our diversity.


• It Takes a Village is a place where our children learn about respect for Self and respect for Community.

(905) 427-7511
wwww.itav.org

The children are taught about the history and heritage of African people in Canada, Africa and the Diaspora. They learn this through the media of creative arts, classroom instruction and other real life applications.

Some examples of the innovative programming offered by the ACHA include:

• Entrepreneurs' Day (encourages the spirit of entrepreneurship among our youth)
• Black History Challenge (students in the program are organized into teams to compete for prizes in a quiz about Black history)
• Kwanzaa Open House (a community-based tradition in which specific life principles are highlighted)
• Parent Committee seminars and workshops (programming is also offered to the parents of the students, and topics include Financial Planning, Health, and Parenting Skills).

Prospect primary alumni was founded by Sankofa and former members of the school. Sankofa visited Jamaica in 1996 and 1997 because of the death of his mother and grandmother. After visiting the school and realizing how fortunate he was attending school in Canada. He decided to assist the school in some capacity. Upon returning to Canada he sought out Mr. Herman McPherson and other individuals who was connected to prospect in someway.

In the early days the founding members were: Mr. Donald Bowes, Oswald Bowes, Norman Johnson, Herman McPherson, Ricardo Tomlinson, Winnifred Simpson, Aubrey Harriott, Ethol Harriott, Juanita Brown, Vinette Turner.

While some of the old members are not as active as before we now have a compliment of new and old members in the Organization which include, Mr. Sankofa Juba (Co-president), Mr. Donald Bowes (Co-president), Juanita Brown (Treasurer) and Marlene Dixon (Executive Assistant).

Members of the Committee include Ethol Harriott, Aubrey Harriott, Paul Harriott, Howard Harriott, Vernal Facey, Alice Gordon, Keith Bowes, Eric Royal, Hermin Hill and Keith Gordon.

• To assist in the building of the computer & library facility


• To assist prospect primary with renovations


• To assist in purchasing classroom equipment & furniture


• To provide financial assistance in the form of scholarships to student


• To assist with school supplies and office materials

"EDUCATION OF OUR YOUTH IS THE SUREST GUARANTEE OF A BETTER LIFE". Behind these words stand Umoja Learning Circle. UMOJA is an independent, Afrikan-Centred holistic institution, which provides education to children from kindergarten to grade 8. Umoja balances the gaping absence of Afrikan culture in the mainstream school curriculum. The not-for-profit comprehensive program, which includes Math, Science, Language Arts, History, Integrated Arts, Social Sciences, Health Science, Music and Environmental Studies. Umoja means unity and the school practices this very important principle with her students.

Contact: Sistah Tafari
(416) 746-3912

2481 Islington Avenue
Toronto, ON
M9W 3X9