Quebec Government Launches Commission on Systemic Racism, Calls for NonProfit Involvement

Last week, the government announced it would launch a commission on systemic racism in the province, following months of lobbying from community groups and citizens (including us, here at COCo). For those who have been pushing for its creation, the commission is a first step in pushing Quebec’s government to adopt a detailed plan to address racial discrimination.

The majority of the testimonials will come through the participation of 15-20 non-profit organizations across the province. These organizations will be contracted to lead the consultations, to take place this fall. The timeline is very tight, and groups interested in contributing will need to signal their interest by August 4th, with an application due on August 18th. 

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4 Things You Can Do To Get New Funders Now

These days, community organizations need more funding, period, and they also need to diversify their funding sources, so that they can survive in a rapidly changing funding landscape. Doing that fundraising can be daunting, and the result is that many organizations feel stuck before they’ve even begun. Here are four tips to make getting started that much easier!

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Accessibility Guidelines for Organizers and Facilitators

Created in partnership between Accessibilize Montreal and COCo, this new resource aims to help community organizations make their events and programs meaningfully inclusive of individuals with diverse minds, bodies, and communication styles. 

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