This February marks Black History Month — every year, this is a commemorative period to honour the legacy of Black people in Canada.
At a time when so many of our global leaders are failing both people and the planet, community-led organizations are needed more than ever — especially those led by historically marginalized or underrepresented groups.
It seems incredibly fitting then, that the 2025 Canadian Black History Month theme focuses on Black legacy and leadership while uplifting future generations. And while there are many to choose from, we’re taking a moment to highlight a handful of Black-led organizations across Canada that are demonstrating leadership for the sake of a better world. And by fostering resilience, furthering climate justice, or strengthening communities through the reclamation of ancestral wisdom, these organizations are uplifting many future generations to come.
© Black Environmental Initiative.
Black Environmental Initiative (BEI) is a national organization in Toronto, dedicated to promoting environmental justice and fostering environmental action for Black and equity-denied communities. Their mission includes empowering these communities through innovative programs such as afro-centric environmental education, green employment opportunities, urban agriculture initiatives, and eco-travel opportunities that challenge norms and increase representation. By equipping communities to tackle climate challenges, BEI is not only addressing systemic barriers but also cultivating Black-led environmental leadership and outreach for a more inclusive and sustainable future.
The Black Healing Centre (BHC) is a Black-led wellness organization located in Montreal. The organization is dedicated to fostering mental, emotional, and cultural well-being within Montreal’s Black and BIPOC communities. Their vision is to create a world where Black individuals and communities have access to culturally safe, equitable, and holistic mental health care. Guided by principles of inclusivity, intergenerational healing, and community empowerment, BHC designs and implements programs rooted in art, mindfulness, and collective care to address systemic barriers to mental health services. Their goal is to ensure that Black youth and families have the tools and resources needed to thrive and achieve emotional and psychological well-being.
© Brown Girl Outdoor World.
Brown Girl Outdoor World is a Toronto based organization, dedicated to changing the narrative around outdoor spaces and creating new opportunities for Black, Indigenous, and Women of Colour (BIWOC) communities. Through their events and activities, they are championing diverse inclusion, belonging, and safety through adventure, education, and building a community where historically excluded groups are represented and empowered.
Colour the Trails is a Black woman owned business started in BC and operating nation-wide, which focuses on improving access to outdoor activities for BIPOC adventurers (including those who lay within the intersection of BIPOC and 2SLGBTQAI+ community). They pride themselves on not only hosting events that break barriers for BIPOC to enter outdoor sports, but also creating media that showcases BIPOC stories in the outdoors — because representation matters. Through their programming and initiatives, they aim to build awareness, dismantle barriers and create accessible opportunities for participation in outdoor recreation.
Sayaspora is a media platform and community for young African women around the world. Founded in Montreal, it’s run by young women from the African diaspora, and promotes representation, solidarity and social change. They offer events, online content, and safe spaces for young women of the African diaspora to assert their opinions, lead, be inspired and find community. With over 25,000 followers globally, it focuses on inclusivity, empowerment, and celebrating achievements.
You can expect more Black History Month content from us over the coming weeks, and we hope you’ll come away feeling as inspired and motivated to support, and amplify BIPOC leaders and communities as we are.
