The West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA)

Founded in 1982, the West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA) offers a range of robust community programs and services that support Black community members of all ages and the broader West Island population.  WIBCA members Kemba Mitchell, Mrs. White and Rashawn Greenidge represent three generations of community organizers. Greenidge is an aspiring entrepreneur with a diploma in Communications, Media, and Studio Arts from Vanier College. Mitchell is the chairperson of WIBCA and a Black mother. Eileen White is one of the founders of WIBCA, a Black mother and cherished elder.  This video explores WIBCA’s history, objectives and future aspirations. Founder Eileen White discusses how WIBCA was established to support the success of Black youth and provide the community with the tools to navigate Canadian society.  As the chairperson, Kemba Mitchell has maintained WIBCA as the backbone for Black communities in the West Island. As a Black youth member, Rashawn Greenidge shares his role in supporting the younger generation to become tomorrow's leaders.