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About the observatory

Our Mission

The Observatory is engaged in the production and dissemination of knowledge on the realities of black communities in Quebec, particularly young people, from a socio-economic development perspective. In this context, it promotes participatory research.

Our main mission is to document and analyze the realities of black communities, particularly young people, from a socio-economic development perspective.

"The creation of the Black Observatory of Quebec marks an important milestone in the fight against anti-black racism. Quebec is home to nearly 320,000 Afro-descendants, or one in 25 Quebecers. To build a stronger, fairer and more equitable Quebec, we must do everything possible to ensure that these Quebecers have access to the same opportunities and develop their full potential. This project, conceived with our organizations and the members of our communities, would not be possible without the substantial contribution and collaboration of the Lucie and André Chagnon Foundation."
Édouard Staco
Édouard StacoSdesJ President
"The Black Communities Observatory of Quebec aims at sustainable social transformation. The data that exists confirms the need to specifically address the inequalities that affect Black communities. I am convinced that the research we will conduct will allow us to make an accurate diagnosis of the situation of Black youth in Quebec and to propose concrete solutions adapted to their reality based on their knowledge."
Désirée Rochat (Ph.D)
Désirée Rochat (Ph.D)Program Director of the Black Communities Observatory of Quebec
"We have been accompanying this Summit project since its ideation phase two years ago. Black populations face several major issues that are important to document in order to act efficiently. We are proud to support this project. It will allow us to create a dialogue within society, to act together for the socio-economic inclusion of youth and to make Quebec a more equitable and inclusive society that takes into account the needs and realities of all communities."
Jean-Marc Chouinard
Jean-Marc ChouinardPresident of the André and Lucie Chignon Foundation
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Our Vision

Become a recognized actor in social and systemic transformation through the construction of communities of practice and the production of knowledge.

Our approach

The strategic orientations of the Observatory arise from those of the Summit.

Young Afro people, themselves established by the CA. The main research themes, therefore, emanate from the organization’s areas of intervention established by members during the annual January event. In addition to the transversal “youth” axis of the research program, the priority themes of the socio-economic axis are, therefore, culture, health, education, economy, and justice.

Research groups will guide the activities of each of the themes of the socio-economic axis and the youth axis. The groups will have to collaborate and think together to define the priority choices of research subjects, promote a collaborative methodology, and ensure knowledge sharing. Made up of community stakeholders, researchers, young people, and professionals in the field concerned, they will work with the person responsible for leading the group to define the research topics and enrich the recommended methods. They will be

They are also called upon to make recommendations on the evolution of research and to participate in its intellectual development.

A scientific and ethical committee will be set up to support the Observatory’s research team and ensure the scientific and ethical quality of the work carried out. The scientific committee will also propose recommendations for the development and improvement of the Observatory’s programs.

Our Story

The Observatory benefits from the financial support of the Lucie and André Chagnon Foundation, which contributes to the prevention of poverty by focusing on academic excellence.