Our Story
Our Story
Our Story
Who we are
Black Queer Canada is a national movement created by and for Black 2SLGBTQI+ people across the country. We’re a growing community of advocates, educators, artists, leaders, and everyday people — all working toward the same goal: to make sure our voices are heard, our needs are met, and our futures are shaped by us.
Black Queer Canada is a national movement created by and for Black 2SLGBTQI+ people across the country. We’re a growing community of advocates, educators, artists, leaders, and everyday people — all working toward the same goal: to make sure our voices are heard, our needs are met, and our futures are shaped by us.
Black Queer Canada is a national movement created by and for Black 2SLGBTQI+ people across the country. We’re a growing community of advocates, educators, artists, leaders, and everyday people — all working toward the same goal: to make sure our voices are heard, our needs are met, and our futures are shaped by us.
86 %
86 %
of Black 2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada have experienced anti-Black racism within 2SLGBTQI+ spaces.
of Black 2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada have experienced anti-Black racism within 2SLGBTQI+ spaces.
Back to Our Roots
Report
The future we’re building is one where Black 2SLGBTQI+ people are seen in our fullness — never segmented, never erased.
The future we’re building is one where Black 2SLGBTQI+ people are seen in our fullness — never segmented, never erased.
Brittan Hudson
The Enchanté Network
If we do not define ourselves for ourselves, we will be constricted into tiny little boxes and eaten alive.
Tyler Boyce
The Enchanté Network
300+
Black 2SLGBTQI+ individuals participated in the Back 2 Our Roots survey and consultations.
Back 2 Our Roots
Report
Our Events
Our Events
Our Events
What's Coming Up?
What's Coming Up?
What's Coming Up?
Our events bring people together to learn, build, and move with purpose. From virtual roundtables and workshops to in-person gatherings and cultural moments, each one is rooted in community and designed with intention. Whether you’re here to connect, grow, share space, or just be in good company — there’s a place for you here. We host events that spark dialogue, fuel ideas, and make room for joy, strategy, and systems change.
Our events bring people together to learn, build, and move with purpose. From virtual roundtables and workshops to in-person gatherings and cultural moments, each one is rooted in community and designed with intention. Whether you’re here to connect, grow, share space, or just be in good company — there’s a place for you here. We host events that spark dialogue, fuel ideas, and make room for joy, strategy, and systems change.
Our events bring people together to learn, build, and move with purpose. From virtual roundtables and workshops to in-person gatherings and cultural moments, each one is rooted in community and designed with intention. Whether you’re here to connect, grow, share space, or just be in good company — there’s a place for you here. We host events that spark dialogue, fuel ideas, and make room for joy, strategy, and systems change.
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Our Reports
Our Reports
Our Reports
This is the data we’ve never had — until now.
For too long, Black 2SLGBTQI+ lives in Canada have been left out of research, reports, and decision-making.
These resources begin to fill that gap. Grounded in lived experience and community voices, they offer knowledge that’s long overdue — and essential for building systems that actually reflect and support us.
For too long, Black 2SLGBTQI+ lives in Canada have been left out of research, reports, and decision-making.
These resources begin to fill that gap. Grounded in lived experience and community voices, they offer knowledge that’s long overdue — and essential for building systems that actually reflect and support us.
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All Reports
All Reports
All Reports
Our Blog
Our Blog
Our Blog
Stories, Advocacy & Community Voices
Stay inspired, informed, and connected with the latest articles, reflections, and updates from Black 2SLGBTQI+ communities across Canada. Discover stories of resilience, advocacy, and celebration—written by and for our community.
Stay inspired, informed, and connected with the latest articles, reflections, and updates from Black 2SLGBTQI+ communities across Canada. Discover stories of resilience, advocacy, and celebration—written by and for our community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions, answered
We know you might have questions as you get to know us. Here are some answers to help you along the way.
We know you might have questions as you get to know us. Here are some answers to help you along the way.
Who is Black Queer Canada (BQC) for?
What does BQC do?
We connect, uplift, and mobilize Black queer communities through research, storytelling, events, and advocacy. We create spaces to speak truth, be seen, and shape systems that have historically erased us.
Is BQC only for people who are "out"?
I’m not African or Caribbean — am I still welcome?
Who is Black Queer Canada (BQC) for?
What does BQC do?
We connect, uplift, and mobilize Black queer communities through research, storytelling, events, and advocacy. We create spaces to speak truth, be seen, and shape systems that have historically erased us.
Is BQC only for people who are "out"?
I’m not African or Caribbean — am I still welcome?
Who is Black Queer Canada (BQC) for?
What does BQC do?
We connect, uplift, and mobilize Black queer communities through research, storytelling, events, and advocacy. We create spaces to speak truth, be seen, and shape systems that have historically erased us.
Is BQC only for people who are "out"?
I’m not African or Caribbean — am I still welcome?
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