Hello Community, This holiday season will have special meaning for us all, as we fellowship with family and friends, guided by our concerns for everyone’s health and wellbeing. Christmas cards […]
ABOUT THE CCAWR
The Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region is a non-profit organization serving Waterloo Region’s Caribbean community. Organized in 1975, we are committed to strengthening and enhancing the quality of life of families and individuals by providing culturally sensitive programs, support, resources, education and training.
The CCAWR aims to promote the social, cultural and economic interests of, and advocate for, the Caribbean community in the Region of Waterloo.
Our Events
PERSONS OF DISTINCTION
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
FAMILY BRUNCH
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Words of Inspiration
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”
“I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.”
In Focus
November 14, 2020
Create the Future: Consider Running for Political Office
Hello Community, “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln The CCAWR’s Mission and Vision are, respectively: “To promote the social, cultural […]
Irene Ekweozoh, a PhD student with dual Canadian-Nigerian citizenship living in Waterloo, is scheduled to appear for a First Hearing on November 3rd, in Kitchener, on a charge of assault. […]
Hello Community, Decisions are being made daily, in places we have not traditionally had access to. Those decisions affect you, your family and your community. Your community needs representation- get […]
September 4, 2020
Record Number of CCAWR Scholarships Awarded for 2020
Letter from the CCAWR Scholarship Committee https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2020/09/16/scholarships-recognize-achievements-of-black-students.html The Canadian Caribbean Association of Waterloo Region (CCAWR) scholarship program has been around for the past 17 years. Its mission is to […]
September 4, 2020
Helping to Create the Future, One Day at a Time
Hello Community, The end of summer is almost here, and what a summer it has been! I wish to bring you the latest news from the CCAWR, to show that […]
June 15, 2020
The CCAWR Looks To The Future
Hello Community! It’s been a whirlwind four weeks: the anti-racism solidarity march, calls to defund the police and new project proposals. The CCAWR has been front-and-centre for the issues and events impacting […]
June 2, 2020
Support for Anti-Racism Initiatives and Protests
Dear Community, It is with great sadness and concern that we have watched and listened to the tragic events that have taken place in America in recent weeks: the death of an […]
May 24, 2020
CCAWR Scholarships for 2020
2020 has been a challenging year with the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the CCAWR will still be offering its annual scholarships ($1500.00 or more) to young people of Caribbean heritage that […]
May 12, 2020
Looking Back 365 Days
Hello Community! Last month I shared with you resources for surviving and thriving during the pandemic. Here’s hoping and praying that you are coping well with the changes to your […]
News You Can Use
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Job Posting – System Navigator – Anti-Black Racism Focus
The System Navigator shall provide outreach to prospective and current students who identify as African, Caribbean or Black (ACB), by working cooperatively with communities to co-create supportive pathways for learners.
https://www.wrdsb.ca/careers/2021/01/11/posting-21-005-temporary-system-navigator-anti-black-racism-focus-mm2-human-rights-and-equity -
$221 Million in Loans for Black Entrepreneurs
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-black-entrepreneurs-1.5717297
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Scholarships Recognize Achievements of Black Students – Waterloo Record Article!
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Words of advice and inspiration from young people in Waterloo region who won this year’s Awards of Excellence
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Waterloo Region District School Board Hiring Teachers
https://www.wrdsb.ca/careers/2020/11/12/elementary-occasional-teaching-all-elementary-schools-3
https://twitter.com/WRDSBcareers/status/1326885425491943425
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Hire BIPOC
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Region Announces Members of Anti-Racism Advisory Working Group
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Waterloo Catholic District School Board – Equity Officer Job Posting
Applications will be accepted until January 8, 2021.
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