Colour of Poverty - Colour of Change

04/23/2026

With a landmark gift from the Raj Anand and Lesley Valentine-Anand Foundation the​ Law Commission of Ontario ​has announce​d the establishment of the Osgoode Access to Justice Fund (​ A2J Fund​ )​ - to advanc​e access to justice and provid​e hands-on opportunities for Osgoode students.​ The Osgoode Access to Justice Fund will support two key programs​ - The Raj Anand and LCO Access to Justice Research Fellowship - and the - Osgoode Access to Justice Internships​. See -

Law360 Canada (April 10, 2026, 4:20 PM EDT) — Toronto’s Osgoode Hall Law School has unveiled a new million-dollar fund to help support access to justice research and students pursuing careers in the area of public interest. On April 10, the prominent law school announced the establishment of its...

04/22/2026

04/22/2026

A statement from Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige on :

04/22/2026

Every year on , corporations come online to greenwash their image in an attempt to distract from their harmful actions and investments. Real climate solutions are being implemented and developed by Indigenous Peoples' worldwide based on principles of Indigenous Stewardship.

However, our progress and voices are being silenced on the global stage to benefit fossil fuel lobbyists who only want to bring solutions which benefit their wallets, not Mother Earth.

04/22/2026

Increasing Indigenous representation in municipal governance matters, especially in Ontario, where the majority of Indigenous people live in urban centres. Strengthening Indigenous leadership at the municipal level helps ensure that policies, services, and community planning reflect the lived experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people who call Ontario’s cities home.

AMO’s free information sessions will help you understand what it takes to become a candidate and offer critical strategies for campaigning successfully, navigating municipal systems, and leading with cultural integrity. These sessions are designed to support aspiring Indigenous leaders so they can bring their perspectives, knowledge, and priorities into municipal governance.
Sessions will be held virtually, with three dates to choose from:

👉 April 9
👉 May 6
👉 June 3

Facilitated by Melanie Pilon, the first Indigenous Mayor of Municipality of Wawa and member of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory and William Morin, member of Michipicoten First Nation and founder and leader of The First Peoples National Party of Canada (2004-2013).

Registration link - https://www.amo.on.ca/events-training/events/information-session-urban-indigenous-peoples-considering-running-municipal

Info for artist credit - Artist Credit: Manidoo Nemeen (a Spirit Dancing) aka Que Rock

04/22/2026

SABA Toronto and Goldblatt Partners LLP are proud to invite you to join us for an evening celebrating the “Equality Law” bar, featuring keynote remarks from the Honourable Justice Ranjan Agarwal. South Asian lawyers are making waves in advancing equity and social justice.

This is an evening to celebrate those lawyers that dedicate their practices to advancing equality. Come join your colleagues, mingle, and meet like-minded lawyers who are dedicated to public interest law.

This will be an in person cocktail reception with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, & finger food.

RSVP Required: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/yn2vrj5

04/22/2026

Bring your voice to the conversation - help ground the CRRF in community - and help define its racial justice change making agenda !

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) will host its Annual Public Meeting (APM) on Thursday, May 14, from 1:00 PM ET to 2:00 PM ET– via Zoom. The APM is an opportunity for the CRRF to share achievements from the past fiscal year and for members of the public to ask questions. Any quest...

04/22/2026

04/22/2026

✨ Laidlaw is launching the Black Youth Fund (BYF)! ✨

Come celebrate with us in person at the Nia Centre, learn about how it came about, and how you can apply.

This inaugural fund was developed and guided by Black youth advisors representing different regions of Ontario (Windsor, Ottawa, Thunder Bay, Peterborough, Kitchener-Waterloo, Hamilton, Sudbury, and Greater Toronto Area) and under the guidance and blessings of Elder Aina-Nia Ayo'dele who grounds our work in African Indigenous practices, Black ancestral teachings, and a decolonized approach to leadership.

What to expect:
🔸 Black Youth Fund Context
🔸 Black Youth Fund Advisors Experiences
🔸 Mini Info-Session to learn about BYF criteria, eligibility, priorities
🔸 Mingle, Shop Vendors' Tables, Vibes 🎶
🔸 Catered hors d'oeuvres and beverages

This call is open to Black youth-led groups that are based in remote, rural, and urban areas in Ontario. This event is focused on Black youth under 35 so if you represent an organization, we encourage you to send folks within the age criteria.

🔗 in bio to register!
Artwork: Alexis Riley

04/21/2026