Innovative collaboration starts with each of us. BCAN uses collaboration and partnership in the same way we all use this building tool within our home to build our families. We recognize that shared resources and knowledge base allow us to scale our initiatives and programs for the betterment of the community.

Innovative collaboration requires us to challenge our assumptions often, change our perspective, understand the need for diverse voices, and stretch our understanding of the community and systems as we move toward a collective vision for those we serve. Consultation is centred in the work of BCAN, acknowledging we are 'always stronger together’.

The success of the community depends on the success of everyone who resides in it. In reading this poem, Nelson Mandela reminded us that...

"And as we let our own light shine, We unconsciously give other people. permission to do the same. As we're liberated from our own fear, Our presence automatically liberates others." — Marianne Williamson —

BCAN salutes each of our community partners who continue to work with us to dismantling anti-black racism and system change.