Resources for Racialized Leaders

In addition to hosting information sessions, panel discussions, and workshops to help Ottawa regions’ African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) communities; Umoja is committed to providing leadership opportunities and resources for ACB students.

Volunteer with Umoja

Umoja is always looking for volunteers to join our team. As a volunteer, you will receive training opportunities to help you grow and real life, hands-on experience with leading our events.

Additional Volunteer Opportunities

Together We Can – Perry mentorship opportunity

Black CAP – Outreach, education, fundraising

Start2finish – Mentoring youth via fitness and literacy (online mentoring)

Ottawa foyers partage – Tech talk sessions

Community Mentorship Programs

Carleton (ACB) Peer Mentorship Program – In partnership with Umoja provides individual peers support for ACB students in the Carleton community by pairing them with an upper-year mentor.

Cultivate Mentorship Program (OBSIDI) – Pairing black professionals under 29 with executives in the tech and business sector.

Rising Suns Mentorship Program – For Black males aged 8 – 25 wth a focus on school, career and entrepreneur prep, leadership development, networking activities, and life skills.

Mental Health Resources

CAMH Substance Abuse Program (ACB) – Virtual and inpatient care.

Somerset West (ACB) – Support line, webinars, and HIV prevention.

The Walkin Counselling Clinic (ACB) – Free walk-in counselling on Thursdays, no restrictions (18+).

ACB Peer Support Group – Virtual

Please contact us at umoja@carleton.ca with any questions.