Karibu Nyumbani
(Welcome home)
At NACCA, we are cultivating spaces of belonging, cultural pride, leadership and community connection for Black children, youth and families across York Region.
Through culturally grounded programs and initiatives, we are nurturing the next generation of leaders while strengthening community through wellness, education, creativity and collective care.
NACCA is building thriving futures rooted in identity, resilience and possibility.
(Welcome home)
At NACCA, we are cultivating spaces of belonging, cultural pride, leadership and community connection for Black children, youth and families across York Region.
Through culturally grounded programs and initiatives, we are nurturing the next generation of leaders while strengthening community through wellness, education, creativity and collective care.
NACCA is building thriving futures rooted in identity, resilience and possibility.
Join the Village. Build the Future with us.
Current Events and Opportunities
Stand Up For NACCA: Tickets Are Now on Sale! 
Join us on Thursday, October 15th at Old Town Hall for Stand Up for NACCA: Comedy Night Fundraiser, an evening of great comedy, community and impact featuring Jean Paul, with Cedric Newman as MC & Host and Keesha Brownie as our feature act.
Come out for a fun night while supporting NACCA’s programs and services for Black children, youth, families and community members across York Region. Early Bird Tickets: $40 — only 50 available! General Admission: $50 Gather your friends, plan a night out and get your tickets before the Early Bird tickets are gone. Good Comedy. Greater Impact. GET YOUR TICKETS We’re Growing Our Team: Join NACCA
NACCA is growing our team as we continue to strengthen culturally responsive, community-based mental health and wellness supports for Black children, youth, families and communities across York Region.
We are currently hiring for two positions Black Behavioural Mental Health Clinician Working collaboratively with NACCA and York Hills, this role will provide culturally responsive behavioural mental health assessment, intervention and caregiver support to Black children, youth and families. Black Mentorship Program Outreach Worker for Black LGBTQIA+ Children, Youth & Community This role will support the development and delivery of NACCA’s Black LGBTQIA+ Mentorship Program, with a focus on mentorship, mental wellness, community outreach, family support, education and advocacy. Black Mentorship Program Outreach Worker for Black LGBTQA+ Children, Youth and Community. We’re looking for people who bring the right combination of professional expertise, cultural understanding and commitment to supporting the well-being of Black communities. Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share these opportunities with your networks. View the full job descriptions and learn how to apply HERE Applications for both positions are accepted at [email protected] and remain open until the positions are filled. Empowering Black Youth Through Youth School Success Initiative (YSSI)
Registration is now open for the Youth School Success Initiative (YSSI) — a collaborative program supporting Black youth in Grades 4–8 across York Region.
Delivered in partnership with community organizations and funded by the Regional Municipality of York, YSSI provides culturally affirming, wrap-around supports designed to strengthen academic success, build confidence and nurture mental wellness. Through mentorship, leadership development and holistic programming, youth are supported to both succeed in school and thrive in who they are. Program offerings include:
If you’re looking for a supportive, empowering space for a young person in your life, YSSI is here. Registration is now open Register here Phone: 905-781-6222 Email: [email protected] |
Supporting Menstrual Equity in Our Community
NACCA is pleased to share that, thanks to a generous donation from Help A Girl Out (HAGO) through its Period Product Support Program, free menstrual products are now available to members of our community.
This donation will help us support approximately 100 community members by making essential menstrual care products more accessible. The donation includes pads, tampons and reusable period underwear, providing community members with a range of options based on their needs and preferences. Need menstrual products? Community members are welcome to visit the NACCA Community Hub at 449 Eagle Street in Newmarket during our regular office hours, Tuesday through Saturday, to pick up products free of charge. No purchase is required, and products will be available while supplies last. We are grateful to Help A Girl Out for partnering with us to help address period poverty and ensure that members of our community can access menstrual products with dignity. At NACCA, we believe access to essential personal care products is an important part of supporting the health, wellbeing and dignity of our community. YSSI: Black Mental Wellness and Empowerment Series
At NACCA, we understand that supporting our youth means nurturing their academic success, their identity, confidence and wellbeing. Through our Black Youth Mental Wellness & Empowerment Series, we are creating a culturally affirming space where Black youth can connect, grow and thrive.
Held weekly on Thursdays from 6:00–7:00 PM, this virtual workshop series offers guided sessions led by a mental health clinician, focused on resilience, self-discovery and empowerment. Through conversations, peer connection and practical wellness tools, youth are supported in building a strong sense of self and belonging. This initiative is part of the Youth School Success Initiative (YSSI), a collaborative effort across York Region to uplift over 300 Black youth in Grades 4–8 through holistic, wrap-around supports. The program is delivered in partnership with community organizations and funded by the Regional Municipality of York. Upcoming Workshop:
If you know a young person who would benefit from this space, we invite you to share and register. Together, we are strengthening the foundation for the next generation, rooted in care and community. Welcome to the Golden Rhythms Seniors Club! 
Welcome to the Golden Rhythms Seniors Club, a weekly gathering designed to honour culture, nurture wellness and strengthen community connections. Join us for a warm, joyful space where seniors can connect, celebrate African and Caribbean culture and support one another through activities that promote wellness and belonging.
Program Details Every Saturday, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM NACCA Community Hub, 449 Eagle Street (hybrid) All seniors 55+ welcome Reduce social isolation, celebrate African & Caribbean culture all while experiencing wellness and joy in a supportive community curated for seniors. To register, please complete the form here. |
Ubuntu & Wellness Conference - Register Today
A DAY OF CONNECTION, WELLNESS & COMMUNITY IS COMING!
Join NACCA on Saturday, September 19th for Ubuntu & Wellness: Caring for Ourselves While Caring for Others Conference, an inspiring gathering created for Black parents, caregivers, and families. We are honoured to welcome Clovis and Sherron Grant, Founders of Sawubona Africentric Circle of Support, as our Keynote Speakers. Their work supports Black families and caregivers of individuals with disabilities by creating spaces where families feel seen, supported, connected and empowered. Rooted in the African philosophy of Ubuntu — “I am because we are,” this conference celebrates the strength of community while highlighting the importance of caring for ourselves as we care for others. Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Where: Newmarket High School, 505 Pickering Cres. Newmarket ON, L3Y 8H1 Join us for a day fully packed with:
Please click here to register. Bring your family. Bring a friend. Bring your questions. Come connect, learn, laugh, heal and celebrate community with us. Because wellness is not something we do alone. Call For Board Director - Fundraising & Philanthropy
NACCA is seeking an experienced, passionate and strategic community leader to join our Board as a Volunteer Board Director with expertise in fundraising and philanthropy.
This is an opportunity to use your leadership, professional experience and networks to help strengthen NACCA’s long-term sustainability and expand our impact for Black children, youth, families and communities across York Region. About the Role As a Board Director, you will provide governance oversight and strategic guidance while supporting NACCA’s fundraising and resource development priorities. We are seeking someone with experience in one or more of the following areas:
Application deadline: September 8, 2026 Learn more and apply HERE Visit www.naccacommunity.ca or email [email protected]. |
What Does NACCA mean to you? Volunteer videographer, Kristal Pagaun, captured key messages from youth during our summer 2019 activities.
Our Guiding Principles
Umoja (oo-MOH-jah)
unity – to understand that success starts with unity of family, community, nation and race.
Kujichagulia (koo-jee-chah-goo-LEE-ah)
self-determination - to define, name, create and speak for oneself and create one’s own destiny.
Ujima (oo-JEE-mah)
collective work and responsibility – to uplift our community, “build and maintain [it] together and make our brother's and sister's problems our problems and to solve them together” - Karenga.
Ujamaa (oo-jah-MAH)
cooperative economics– to uplift our community economically which means “to build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together” - Karenga
Nia (NEE-ah)
purpose – to restore Black people to their traditional capacity; to be responsible to Those Who Came Before (our ancestors) and to Those Who Will Follow (our descendants) and "to make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness." – Karenga
Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah)
creativity – using creativity and imagination to make our community better than what we inherited, "to always do as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it." – Karenga
Imani (ee-MAH-nee)
faith – to believe with all our heart in ourselves, our community, our people, our families, our educators, our leaders, and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.
unity – to understand that success starts with unity of family, community, nation and race.
Kujichagulia (koo-jee-chah-goo-LEE-ah)
self-determination - to define, name, create and speak for oneself and create one’s own destiny.
Ujima (oo-JEE-mah)
collective work and responsibility – to uplift our community, “build and maintain [it] together and make our brother's and sister's problems our problems and to solve them together” - Karenga.
Ujamaa (oo-jah-MAH)
cooperative economics– to uplift our community economically which means “to build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together” - Karenga
Nia (NEE-ah)
purpose – to restore Black people to their traditional capacity; to be responsible to Those Who Came Before (our ancestors) and to Those Who Will Follow (our descendants) and "to make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness." – Karenga
Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah)
creativity – using creativity and imagination to make our community better than what we inherited, "to always do as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it." – Karenga
Imani (ee-MAH-nee)
faith – to believe with all our heart in ourselves, our community, our people, our families, our educators, our leaders, and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.
