ABEEL Foundation

The Alliance of Black Employee Experience & Leadership (ABEEL) organization emerged from an employee-led initiative within EllisDon Corporation. It was born out of the recognition of a glaring lack of diversity in professional organizations and the limited pathways available to youth as they enter the workforce. Today, as an independent non-profit organization operated by dedicated individuals, our mission persists. We are unwavering in our commitment to raise awareness and promote educational efforts aimed at eradicating systemic racism within both professional organizations and the communities they serve.

Vision

Creating A Global Shift In Holistically and Sustainably Embracing Black Experience

Mission

To effectively combat the systemic issue of Anti-Black Racism and ally with all other Movements of Love. Through youth engagement, we establish holistic and sustainable systems rooted in educational awareness and empowerment, working towards the realization of a more beautiful future.

Our Values

Equity

We are committed to ensuring that all our programs promote equal access to opportunities and a sense of belonging, regardless of one's inherent privileges.

Empowerment

Via strategic partnerships and programs, we provide a realistic medium for individuals to broaden their knowledge and apply this acquired skill-set and technical know-how in realizing a fulfilling career.

Education

Through strategic partnerships and programs, we raise awareness and create access to knowledge on systemic issues within organizations and communities at large.

Sustainability

We are fully committed to developing systems and structures that ensure the ongoing continuity of our positive impact.

Holistic Approach

We are dedicated to ensuring that our programs positively impact the overall well-being of individuals and partnering organizations, providing them with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Mental Health

Recognizing trauma often takes decades; and racism is definitely a form of trauma, one that can have a significant effect on the mental health of people. It’s good for people of color to share their stories as it’s an important part of healing.

Kristal John

Special Education Teacher

“It is a vital program that gave voices to students that they would otherwise not have. It gave students purpose and empowerment as they work together and strive to find solutions in creating a more equitable society.”

Tess Porter

“A great initiative that allows our black students, in particular, a platform to share their voices and lived experience of being black in Canada. This initiative is needed as it gives our Black students an avenue to share, participate, and be heard nationally.”