BEKH’s Efforts on Community Engagement
“We want to do more to remove the systemic barriers that prevent Black people from fully participating in this Canadian economy. And we are hopeful of the partnerships that we will yield as a result of this announcement.”
Pako Tshiamala, Director of Communications, Dream Legacy Foundation.
Why Community Engagement
Black entrepreneurship has always been a vital part of Canada’s economy, but large-scale, detailed research and pan-Canadian information on it has been limited. Generating knowledge and sharing of lived experiences has a vital role in informing public policies needed to address systemic barriers Black entrepreneurs face. BEKH brings together an extensive network of community groups, entrepreneurs, universities, and research scholars to co-lead research across sectors.
The Dream Legacy Foundation’s Role
The Dream Legacy Foundation (DLF) and Carleton University's Sprott School of Business have partnered to co-lead the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (BEKH) initiative. The BEKH aims to engage and
mobilize a nationwide network of Black entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations, community groups, academic institutions, and researchers to share the experiences of Black entrepreneurs across Canada. As the BEKH Central Hub, DLF will conduct community engagement activities to support the progress of Black entrepreneurs in the Canadian innovation ecosystem.
