Scarborough Chapter - Congress of Black Women Ontario Inc.

The Congress of Black Women of Canada is a national non-profit organization, started by the late Kay Livingstone in 1973. The organization is dedicated to improving the lives of all Black women and their families in their local and national communities. The Congress of Black Women of Canada evolved from the Canadian Negro Women’s Association (CANEWA) which was founded in 1951 by a small group of Black women in Toronto. In recognition of the significance of self respect and self esteem to Black people, CANEWA’s chief goal was to expand Black consciousness in Canada and beyond.

The Congress of Black Women of Canada – Ontario Region provides leadership and direction to create and maintain relationship among the Ontario chapters. With a focus on Kay Livingstone’s vision to assist black women and their families, we collaborate to deliver programs and events that address child development, education, health, housing, pension, racism, sexism and human rights.