Scholarship Applications Are Open Now!!

Are you a Black or Afro-Caribbean youth pursuing college, university or skilled trades? The Congress of Black Women - Waterloo Chapter is now accepting 2025 scholarship applications. Don't miss the...

Black Men’s Community & Conversation Circle

2 King Street West, Suite 100, Kitchener 2 King Street West, Suite 100, Kitchener, Ontario

Are you a Black-identifying man looking to connect with those in your community? Join Kind Minds Family Wellness Black Men's Community and Conversation Circle or Isibaya (Men's Circle in Zulu),...

2025 CCAWR Scholarships

Attention all High School Graduates and Post-Secondary Students! The Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region (CCAWR) is excited to announce scholarship opportunities for students of Caribbean heritage who are planning to attend University or...

Empowering Girls Program – AFRO

Victoria Hills Community Centre

Join African Family Revival Organization (AFRO) for their Empowering girls program at Victoria Hills Community Centre from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm every Friday's.  

Healing Horizons

Kind Minds Family Wellness Suite 100, 2 king street W., Kitchener, Ontario

Join Kind Minds Family Wellness for their 8-week support group for Black and racialized women identifying as survivors of gender-based violence. The program will run from July 3rd to August...

Super You!

Southwood Secondary School 30 Southwood Dr, Cambridge, Ontario

Rhythm and Blues Cambridge's Black Girl Excellence (BGX) program is excited to present a week-long summer camp for African, Black, and Caribbean Identifying (ABCI) kids ages 4 to 12! This...

Dream Makers Summer Camp: July – Aug

Heritage Hall, 83 Essex Street, Guelph. Heritage Hall, 83 Essex Street, Guelph

Are you a Black youth looking to expand your knowledge of STEM and entrepreneurship this summer? Join Guelph Black Heritage Society for their Dream Makers Summer Camp this July and...

Afro Festival 2025

Waterloo Park (Westmount Entrance)

Join the African Women's Alliance on July 19th 2025 at Waterloo Park (Westmount entrance) for an unforgettable celebration of African culture, music, art, and community. Expect vibrant performances, unique handmade...

Emancipation Day – Voices of Freedom

Soper Park 120 Shade St., Cambridge, Ontario

Mark your calendar for Emancipation Day 2025. Join Rhythm and Blues Cambridge on July 26, 2025 from 1-7 PM. This is more than an event - it is a powerful...

Picnic In De Park

Waterloo Park (Westmount rd entrance) Waterloo, Ontario

Join the Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region (CCAWR) for its 3rd annual Picnic In De Park hosted by the CCAWR scholarship committee. Come for a day of fun, filled with...

Black Entrepreneurs Market & Family Fun Fair

Nigerians in Region of Waterloo Gaukel St., Kitchener, Ontario

Join the Nigerians in the Region of Waterloo for the Black Entrepreneurs Market and Family Fun on August 16th at Gaaukel Street for an unforgettable celebration of culture, creativity, and...

CARIBANA IGNITE KITCHENER CARNIVAL

Save the date for Caribana Ignite Kitchener Carnival Family Glow Party - Friday, August 22, 2025 : 6PM Grand Parade - Saturday, August 23, 2025 : 11AM https://www.caribanaignite.com/ Details to...

 

Important Dates to Remember

Provincial Elections:

  •     Provincial Election Day: June 2nd 2022
  •     First date to submit nominations: Nominations can be submitted anytime
  •     Last Day to submit nomination by email and such: May 3rd 2022
  •     Last day to submit nomination to local Returning Officer: May 12 2022

Municipal Elections:

  •     1st date to submit candidacy:  May 2nd 2022
  •     Last date to submit candidacy: August 19th 2022, 2pm (also last day to withdraw a candidacy)
  •     Candidates are certified: August 22nd
  •     Municipal Elections: Oct 24th 2022, 10am -8pm (subject to local rules)