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Major Moves · Phase Two

Your next move starts here.

A welcoming career-readiness experience where English-speaking Black women in Quebec build practical skills, confidence and community—one move at a time.

Every Wednesday
7–9 p.m.
Every Saturday
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
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Major Moves Phase Two facilitators: Rashida Geddes, LaToya Belfon, Sabi Strong-Hinkson and Maria Durant
Career Moves · STEM Edition

STEP INTO STEM.

Meet Black women in STEM, make real career connections, and explore what’s possible—with free food, honest conversation and a community ready to cheer you on.

STEM ConnectionsNetworkingFree FoodReal Conversations

Saturday, October 31 · 2–5 p.m. · UNIA Montreal Building

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Miss Trish, featured host of the Career Moves Network Lounge STEM Edition
Career Moves · The Arts Edition

Thank You for Showing Up

You brought the energy, curiosity and honesty that made our first Career Moves Arts Lounge feel so special. From real conversations with women working across the arts to live feedback, new connections, food, music and so much love—you made the room what it was.

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OUR LAST CAREER LOUNGE

Career Moves Arts Lounge community
The room came alive
Guests connecting at the Arts Lounge
New connections
A participant making new connections
Ideas in motion
Career Moves networking in action
Community in action
Food and community at the Arts Lounge
Good food, real conversation
Celebrating the Career Moves Arts Lounge
Thank you for showing up

The Women Who Made It Magic

Thank you to Miss Trish and every exhibitor, partner and volunteer who poured knowledge, care and possibility into the room.

Miss Trish — Master of the Collective Experience
Leona Carthy — Brand and visual designer and creative director
Gabrielle Salvatto — Dance artist, teacher, writer and activist
Christine Rodriguez — Award-winning playwright and filmmaker
Shanice Nicole Yarde — Educator, facilitator, writer and spoken word artist
Fatima Wilson — Steelpan artist and educator
Miss Trish — Master of the Collective Experience
Leona Carthy — Brand and visual designer and creative director
Gabrielle Salvatto — Dance artist, teacher, writer and activist
Christine Rodriguez — Award-winning playwright and filmmaker
Shanice Nicole Yarde — Educator, facilitator, writer and spoken word artist
Fatima Wilson — Steelpan artist and educator
Listen to Our Story · CKUT Radio

Career Confidence, Community & What Comes Next

Hear Black Girl Magic Canada speak about the vision behind Career Moves, Major Moves and the year ahead.

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The Next Career Moves Lounge Is ComingA new industry, a new room and more ways to connect. Stay close—details will be announced soon.
BGM Masterclass · Major Moves

Career confidence, community and a plan.

Major Moves is a year-long job-readiness initiative created to support English-speaking Black women as they enter the workforce, change direction, build businesses or decide what comes next.

Delivered by Black Girl Magic Canada with support from YES Employment + Entrepreneurship, the project combines workshops, mentorship, industry discovery and practical resources in a culturally relevant space.

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Build Skills

Practical tools for résumés, communication, financial confidence and career planning.

Meet Mentors

Learn from Black women with lived and professional experience across industries.

Make Moves

Turn uncertainty into clear next steps supported by community and meaningful connections.

Shop With Purpose

Support the cause. Wear the magic.

Every purchase supports Black Girl Magic Canada’s work creating empowering spaces, opportunities and resources for Black women and girls.

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Beyond the classroom

Programs & Services

We create programs that help young Black women grow, heal and lead. From wellness experiences to mentorship, entrepreneurship and professional development, everything we do is grounded in sisterhood, self-love and real community.

Panel Discussions & Speaker Series

Real conversations with Black women who are leading, creating and opening doors.

Wellness Days & Retreats

Restorative experiences where participants can breathe, reconnect and pour back into themselves.

Entrepreneurship Workshops

Practical guidance that helps Black women develop ideas into sustainable businesses.

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Community makes this possible

Our Partners

We are proud to work alongside organizations that share our commitment to empowering and uplifting the Black community.