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THE ONTARIO ALLIANCE OF BLACK SCHOOL EDUCATORS

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WHO WE ARE

The Ontario Alliance of Black School Educators (ONABSE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and facilitating the education of all students, African-Canadian students in particular, and establishing a coalition of Afro-Canadian educators and others directly involved in the educational process in Ontario.

ONABSE participates in numerous initiatives across Ontario in support of the African-Canadian community. This includes community outreach and advocacy in collaboration with several community partners, our annual conference, and partnering with stakeholders in education on policy development and implementation.

WHAT WE DO

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NEWS & UPDATES

Here's What We've Been Up To

Our latest newsletter is out and we have so much to share with you! From updates on the community events to news about our members, there's something for everyone.

 

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The Ontario Alliance of Black School Educators (ONABSE) is proud to announce the release of its groundbreaking report, Equity in Ontario Education: Anti-Black Racism Strategy Review beyond the Greater Toronto Area prepared by ONABSE Outreach Coordinator, Ella Nugent and President Deborah Buchanan-Walford. This critical report, launched on November 28, 2024, is the culmination of extensive interviews conducted with school boards across Ontario to evaluate their strategies for addressing and dismantling anti-Black racism within the education system.

Read our press release for more.

ONABSE'S 2023 ANNUAL CONFERENCE: LEADERSHIP, LITERACY, AND BLACK EXCELLENCE THROUGH AN AFRO/AFRICENTRIC LENS

Our 8th annual provincial conference and annual general meeting was a wonderful, enriching weekend filled with fellowship, fun and Black empowerment. 

Check out highlights on our Facebook Page. 

Red, green and black themed poster of the ONABSE 8th annual provincial conference and AGM 2023. Theme: Leadership, Literary and Black Excellence through an Afro/Africentric Lens

On August 2, 2023, ONABSE participated in a press conference at Queen's Park calling on all education stakeholders in Ontario to reaffirm their commitments to anti-racism, equity and anti-oppression work in Ontario and simultaneously denounce all efforts to associate this work with bullying and harassment.

Read our press release for more.

Image of ONABSE and other community groups at the recent press conference at Queen's Park for Equity and Anti-Racism in Education

Upcoming Events

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DONATE

ONABSE is an incorporated non-profit organization in Ontario. Your support will allow us to further our reach in supporting our members and the wider African-Canadian community.

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ONABSE EVENTS

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Sep 23, 2023, 10:00 a.m. EDT
Adinkra Farms
A day of appreciation, wellness, healing and intergenerational sharing for Black Teachers. ONABSE Members get free admission on a first-come first-served basis. Click the title above for all the details!

CONTACT US

Unit 321, 8-17 Worthington Avenue, Brampton, ON, L7A2Y7

437-383-9895

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