Land Acknowledgment
UPlift Black would like to acknowledge that our organization is based on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabek, which includes the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Pottawatomi Nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. The local bands consist of the Chippewa Tri-Council, who are made up of Beausoleil First Nation, Georgina Island First Nation, and Rama First Nation. We would also like to acknowledge the Wendat Nation (Huron) who occupied these lands prior to the middle of the 17th century. Today, this land is still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work in the community, on this territory.
UPlift BLACK in Action
Choosing Bikes for Youth at Firebird in Barrie
Bicycles were generously paid for by donation to the Youth Care Package Project 2020 and purchased at Firebird in Barrie.
September 2020
UPlift Black at Sonder Studios Holiday Market
Ramona and Jess at Sonder Studios
UPlift Black Halloween Event 2021
Harambee! Let’s come together and celebrate the Fall!
Halloween Harvest Festival
Sunday, October 31st 2-8pm
Adinkra Farm, New Lowell
Live Performances, Food Vendors, Art Display featuring work by Black Artists of Simcoe County and Storytelling around a fire!
UPlift Black News
On the 2nd anniversary of George Floyd’s death, President and founder of UPlift Black, Shelly Skinner still wants to know “Where has all the rage gone?”
On the 2nd anniversary of the death of George Floyd, founder of UPlift Black, Shelly Skinner, reflects on the beginnings of the social justice equity organization. “We are leading the way on what an equity organization should look like; we have leaders who appreciate...
Media Statement Condemning the Attack on Krystal Brooks Election Signs
UPlift Black stands with Krystal Brooks and against all forms of hate With heavy hearts, we once again release a statement condemning hatred. Krystal Brooks, an Indigenous woman and Ontario Green Party candidate for North Simcoe, was the victim of a targeted attack...
Media Statement Buffalo Attack
UPlift Black Advocacy and Accountability Council calls for continued vigilance, support after deadly attack by white supremacist in Buffalo, NY Like many others, we were horrified to see the news about the mass shooting rooted in white supremacy that targeted Black...
