Mississauga Chapter

The Congress of Black Women of Canada, Mississauga & Area Chapter was established in 1985 in an effort to address issues affecting Black women, their families and their community.  Founded by six Black women, the Chapter’s initial concern was the growing problem of the lack of direction displayed by some youth in the community.

As the Chapter evolved, it geared most of its programs towards youth and education; that focus is still the impetus of the Mississauga & Area Chapter today.

This Chapter serves the City of Mississauga; the City of Oakville; other areas within Peel Region and the west end of Toronto.

Objectives of the Chapter:

• To identify issues that affect women in Mississauga and area, investigate their sources and take appropriate action.
• To Plan and implement programs and activities to meet the needs of women in our community
• To provide leadership to our youth as they work towards taking their rightful place in our Canadian society.
• To provide a network of solidarity and liaison with local, national and international organizations, whose purpose and objectives are similar to those of the Congress.
• To act as a resource in facilitating harmonious understanding between our community, government bodies and other institutions.

Contacts

• Loris Thomas, President
• 905-826-5232

• Congress of Black Women of Canada
  4983 Rathkeale Rd, 1st Flr Office 
  Mississauga, ON L5V 2B3
  Phone:  (905) 819-8361
  FAX:  (905) 819-0189
  email:  cbwcmississauga@rogers.com

   

Events

• Post-secondary Scholarships - Awarded annually in June to high school students entering college or university. To receive an application by email contact :  cbwcmississauga@rogers.com
   

• Teacher Scholarships - Awarded annually in June to a first year teacher. To receive an application by email contact:  cbwcmississauga@rogers.com
   

• EQAO - a 6-week educational program, starting mid April,  to prepare students for the EQAO tests in May-June 2007
• Black History Month Events
• Parenting Sessions
• Seminars and Workshops
• Ongoing support and sisterhood
• International, national and local assistance
• Non-Profit Housing Project  - Camille’s place – 4983 Rathkeale Road – Mississauga

Programs

• Black Heritage Classes - Saturday 9:00 – 12pm - during the school year (Grade SK - 8)
• Reading and Math Club - Mondays and Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
• Youth Group - Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30pm - all year (Grade 11 & up)