The Halifax Experience Foundation
About The Halifax Experience Foundation
The Halifax Experience Foundation is a grassroots, not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering Black and visible minority communities across Canada, with a strong focus on immigrant inclusion, equitable opportunity, and community development.
Founded on the belief that representation, collaboration, and opportunity are essential to building thriving and inclusive communities, the Foundation serves as a platform for dialogue, capacity building, and collective action around the issues that most affect marginalized groups.
OUR MISSION
To advance equity, inclusion, and community empowerment by creating programs, partnerships, and platforms that address systemic barriers and promote the social and economic advancement of Black, immigrant, and visible minority communities.
OUR VISION
A Canada where diversity is celebrated as strength, where all communities—regardless of race, origin, or background—have equitable access to opportunities to succeed, lead, and contribute meaningfully to the social and economic fabric of the country.
Our Work and Focus Areas
Since its inception, The Halifax Experience Foundation has expanded its scope to cultivate innovative, inclusive, and collaborative initiatives that support immigrant and visible minority entrepreneurs, professionals, and organizations.
Our key focus areas include:
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Supporting immigrant- and minority-owned businesses through mentorship, training, and visibility.
Promoting inclusive entrepreneurship through business accelerators, networking events, and capacity-building programs.
Partnering with public and private sectors to increase access to funding, contracts, and market opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs.
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Delivering cultural competency and cross-cultural communication training to organizations, institutions, and community groups.
Promoting intercultural understanding to create more inclusive workplaces and communities.
Hosting dialogues, panels, and workshops that explore diversity, inclusion, and equity in action.
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Empowering emerging leaders through mentorship, leadership training, and community involvement.
Encouraging youth participation in civic, social, and professional spaces to help shape the future of equitable leadership in Canada.
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Addressing systemic challenges affecting Black, immigrant, and visible minority communities through advocacy, research, and storytelling.
Promoting equitable access to education, healthcare, and employment opportunities.
Creating safe spaces where underrepresented voices can be heard, valued, and supported.
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Leveraging media, storytelling, and cultural events to celebrate diversity and promote belonging.
Partnering with creatives, artists, and cultural organizations to amplify minority voices and share authentic narratives that reflect Canada’s diversity.
OUR APPROACH
The Halifax Experience Foundation operates at the intersection of community engagement, cultural awareness, and economic empowerment.
We collaborate with stakeholders across sectors—government, corporate, academic, and grassroots—to co-create sustainable solutions that reflect the realities and aspirations of our communities.
Our work is guided by the principles of:
Equity and Inclusion
Collaboration and Partnership
Representation and Empowerment
Sustainability and Accountability