Our Story
Formed in 2019, The Black Compass Group aims to address the inequities in Canadian society caused by systematic racism and discrimination towards black and indigenous people through a variety of projects. We are a black and indigenous focused organization with black and indigenous beneficiaries.
Our Vision
Our vision is to see a thriving, holistically-healthy, inequity-free Canadian society for black and indigenous communities.
Our Mission
Our mission is to nourish community resiliency by educating, equipping, and empowering black and indigenous people and those who interact with them through projects, programs and tools that encourage community resiliency.
Our Values
Cultural Identity
Celebrating the unique cultural and ethnic identities of the black and indigenous communities.
Truth
We operate in truth and integrity, in accordance with fact and reality.
Legacy
A pathway for the next generation to follow.
Positivity
Optimistic attitudes and positive representation of black and indigenous communities.
Resilience
The ability as a people to recover from difficulties.
Perseverance
The ability to achieve despite difficulties.
Our Team
Andrea Chang BA, MTS, CSD
Director of Training
Lisa Bynoe-Stevens RP, BAS, MDiv
Core Member
Mental Health Advisor Consultant & Facilitator
Dr. Rev. Ouida Pihulyk BFA, MTS, DMin, CSDS, EXAP, D/MT
Director of Finance & Administration
Charlotte Plummer CBT, BA, MFA
Mental Health Advisory Research Consultant & Public Relations Liaison
Ximena Seifert BFA, B.Ed, MDiv, ATC
Bilingual (French & Spanish)
Mental Health Consultant