About

Our program supports Black entrepreneurs in Canada by identifying and eliminating systemic barriers that limit their success.

How We Help

Identify

Identify gaps in education, credentialing and personal networks.

Educate

Providing relevant workshops, training and education to fill any gaps.

Mentor

Creating organized mentorship and the development of a strong network.

Support

Enhancing accessibility to business development supports and resources.

Navigate

Help navigate social barriers to obtaining capital

Develop

Foster the development of new funding sources for Black entrepreneurs.

“Our mission is to establish a bilingual black Canadian business empowerment Program to foster entrepreneurship across the Prairies by focusing on partnerships, access to capital and education.”

Samuel Juru

Executive Director - Africa Centre

Our Values

Kindness

We’re here to make a positive difference to our collective lives. We are partners in the truest sense.

Integrity

We are honest, transparent, and accountable.

Respect

We respect ourselves, our team, our partners, and our entrepreneurs.

Interested in collaborating
or partnering with us?

Let's Talk

Collaboration Inquries

entrepreneurship@africacentre.ca

Partner Inquries

entrepreneurship@africacentre.ca

Media Inquries

info@africacentre.ca

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Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that we are on Treaty 1, 6, and 7 Territory, and that the cities of Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Calgary, along with their residents, are beneficiaries of this peace and friendship treaty.