Resources & Research

The Afri-Can FoodBasket is non-profit community food security movement that is committed to meeting the nutrition, health and employment needs of members of the Toronto African Canadian community, in particular, those who are economically and socially vulnerable.Through community food security, leadership development and collaborative partnerships, the Afri-Can FoodBasket will endeavor to advance the interests of the community in these areas.

More than a quarter of a million Canadian workers strong, the UFCWC is building a stronger future for UFCW Canada Members, Families and Communities, while protecting and promoting employees rights and social justice for all.

A vegetable garden, laying hens, a fishing boat, berry grounds: when our grandparents were younger, the grocery store was out the back door. Since then, however, Newfoundland and Labrador has become increasingly dependent upon an uncertain global food system, disruptions to which are being felt more frequently on the tables of families here, leading communities to seek more sustainable and healthy local alternatives. In our search we can look to the traditional ways of growing, preserving, and preparing our food that still make sense today.

Challenging oneself to be immersed in a training environment focused on expanding our understanding of the role of race in our society is a rare and healthy impulse. It is important to recognize that no single solution exists to the complex, deep-rooted problems of racial and ethnic oppression.  Each training resource program offers a unique and compelling approach. Any program one chooses to participate in is just the first step in an enduring commitment to racial equity and inclusion.