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Amourgynoir Legacy Library
A living archive of research, policy, frameworks, art, and community voices from the Truth & Transformation Initiative
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Research Reports
25 documentsThe Algorithm is Not Neutral
How Racialized Care, Control, And Criminalization Are Coded Into Everyday Life. An examination of how algorithmic and digital systems embed and reproduce anti-Black racial bias in ways that harm Black women, girls, gender-diverse, and trans people.
B-WGGDT Truth & Transformation Sustainability Plan
This Sustainability Plan for the B-WGGDT (Black Women, Girls, Gender-Diverse and Trans Folks) Truth and Transformation project fulfills Sub-activity D4 to Develop a Sustainability Plan. It includes various funding models and provides a comprehensive, multi-pronged roadmap for sustaining the B-WGGDT movement beyond the initial project period.
Black and Trans Gender-Based Violence Literature Review
A literature review examining gender-based violence as experienced by Black and trans people, exploring the intersections of anti-Black racism and transphobia within systems and communities.
The Black Liberation Youth Caucus Report
The Black Liberation Youth Caucus (BLYC) emerged from a national gender equity initiative as a vital, youth-led space. It fosters healing, leadership development, and collective power by treating Black youth as experts of their own lives.
A Bridge to Hope
Final Evaluation of the Truth and Transformation National Study. The Truth and Transformation study is a landmark, federally funded national project documenting gendered anti-Black violence against Black women, girls, gender-diverse, and trans individuals across Canada. Through extensive surveys and focus groups spanning all provinces and territories, this research rejects homogenized narratives to make survivors' and advocates' diverse lived experiences undeniable.
Culture, Gender Diversity, Age, Language & GBV: The B-WGGD People's Experience
A literature review exploring how culture, gender diversity, age, and language intersect with gender-based violence in the experiences of Black women, girls, gender-diverse, and trans people across Canada.
The Elders Spoke Report
This report presents insights gathered from 5 focus groups with older Black women — Elders — to explore research themes on gender-based violence (GBV) and gendered anti-Black racism. The purpose of these gatherings was to center the lived experiences, wisdom, and historical context that the voices of our elders contribute to strengthening the outcome of this project while shaping an approach that reflects the realities of Black women across generations.
Executive Summary
This executive summary synthesizes a comprehensive five-year pan-Canadian study by WomenatthecentrE on anti-Black racism and gender-based violence affecting Black women, girls, gender-diverse, and trans survivors and advocates. Utilizing surveys, forums, and youth caucuses, the project introduces the Amourgynoir Framework as a guiding response to its findings.
Exploring Black Women's Mental Health and Wellness Journeys in Canada
Insights Grounded in the Greater Toronto Area. A literature review centering the mental health and wellness journeys of Black women in Canada, with findings rooted in community experiences across the Greater Toronto Area.
From the Islands to the Diaspora
This report explores how Creole feminist movements counter gender-based violence. Rooted in colonial history and diaspora migration, they offer alternative restorative justice models by politicizing shared emotional traumas.
Historic and Contemporary Experiences of Black Women in Nova Scotia
This report documents the historic and contemporary experiences of Black women, girls, and gender-diverse people in Nova Scotia, examining their encounters with gender-based violence and the structural forces that shape their lives in the region.
Historic and Contemporary Experiences of Black Women in PEI
This report details the historic and systemic challenges faced by Black women, girls and gender-diverse people in Prince Edward Island. It examines their unique experiences with gender-based violence, highlights widespread economic and social inequities and emphasizes the vital need for targeted community support.
Historical Review of Geographical Migration of B-WGGDT Youth
A historical review examining the geographical migration of Black women, girls, gender-diverse, and trans youth across Canada, exploring how movement and displacement intersect with lived experiences of anti-Black gender-based violence.
The Impact of the Canadian Legal System on B-WGGDT People
A literature review examining systemic misogynoir and anti-Black gender-based violence (aBGBV) within the Canadian legal system, and its disproportionate impact on Black women, girls, gender-diverse, and trans people.
De l'insularité à la diaspora
Ce rapport explore comment les mouvements féministes créoles luttent contre les violences basées sur le genre. Enracinés dans l'histoire coloniale et la migration diasporique, ils proposent des modèles alternatifs de justice réparatrice en politisant les traumas émotionnels partagés.
The Mistreatment and Miseducation of Black Girls in Schooling and Child Welfare
A literature review examining the systemic mistreatment and miseducation of Black girls within schooling and child welfare systems in Canada.
Race-Based Data Collection
A literature review examining race-based data collection practices in Canada, exploring how data disaggregation can advance equity and accountability for Black communities.
Le Rapport Du Caucus Des Jeunes Pour La Libération Des Noir·e·s
Le Caucus des jeunes pour la libération des Noir·e·s (CJLN) est né d'une initiative nationale en faveur de l'égalité des sexes et constitue un espace essentiel animé par les jeunes. Il favorise la guérison, le développement du leadership et le pouvoir collectif en considérant les jeunes Noirs comme les experts de leur propre vie.
Le Rapport Sur Les Aînées
Ce rapport présente les conclusions tirées de cinq groupes de discussion réunissant des femmes noires âgées, ou « aînées », afin d'explorer des thèmes de recherche liés à la violence sexiste et au racisme anti-Noirs genré. L'objectif de ces rencontres était de mettre en avant les expériences vécues, la sagesse et le contexte historique apportés par les aînées, dont les témoignages contribuent à renforcer les résultats de ce projet tout en façonnant une approche qui reflète les réalités des femmes noires à travers les générations.
Sis to Sis Toronto Literature Review
Exploring Black Women's Mental Health and Wellness Journeys in Canada: Insights Grounded in the Greater Toronto Area. A comprehensive literature review centering the mental health and wellness experiences of Black women across the GTA.
The Survey Report
The national surveys examined the experiences of Black women, girls, gender-diverse, and trans (B-WGGDT) individuals within the gender-based violence sector across Canada. Four surveys were developed to ensure representation across linguistic and role-based groups: francophone and anglophone survivors and advocates.
Truth & Transformation: Atlantic & Central Canada
Regional findings from community-based research across Atlantic and Central Canada, centering survivor narratives and structural analysis of anti-Black gender-based violence.
Truth & Transformation: Prairies & North
Regional findings from community-based research across the Prairies and Northern territories, documenting the experiences of Black women, girls, gender-diverse, and trans people facing gendered anti-Black violence.
Truth & Transformation: West & Cross-Cutting Themes
Western regional findings alongside cross-cutting thematic chapters on Black 2SLGBTQIA+ survivors, Black Muslim women, Black Francophone communities, and Afro-Indigenous people.
À l'intersection du genre, de la race et de la foi
Ce rapport analyse la triple oppression liée au genre, à la race et à la foi chez les femmes musulmanes noires au Québec. Face aux violences systémiques et familiales, elles mobilisent une spiritualité islamique libératrice pour construire leur résilience et leur autonomie.
Frameworks
2 documentsThe Amourgynoir Framework
The full Amourgynoir Framework developed by WomenatthecentrE — an Africentric, community-rooted policy framework addressing gendered anti-Black violence against Black women, girls, gender-diverse, and trans people across Canada, including its Grounding Principles.
Le Cadre Amourgynoir
La version française complète du Cadre Amourgynoir — un cadre politique afrocentrique et ancré dans la communauté, développé pour lutter contre la violence sexiste anti-Noire envers les femmes, filles, personnes de genres divers et trans à travers le Canada.
Policy Documents
1 documentCalls to Action
113 Calls to Action addressed to governments, institutions, and systems at every level — organized by province and territory — to be held accountable, repair harm, and advance gender equity for Black women, girls, gender-diverse, and trans people across Canada.
Videos
8 recordingsThe Amourgynoir Code Definition
An explainer video introducing and defining the Amourgynoir Code — what it means, who it centres, and why it matters as a framework for addressing gendered anti-Black violence in Canada.
Brigitte Brobbey — Fireside Chat
A fireside chat with Brigitte Brobbey, recorded in December 2024 as part of the Truth & Transformation research initiative's community engagement series.
A Day in the Life of Fabiola
A day in the life of Fabiola-Storm, founder of the organization Elle KRE8.
Evelyne Marchal Ferrière — Fireside Chat
Une conversation avec Evelyne Marchal Ferrière, enregistrée en décembre 2024 dans le cadre de la série d'engagement communautaire de l'initiative Vérité et Transformation.
Fireside Chat — Full Recording
The complete recording of the December 2024 Fireside Chat series from the Truth & Transformation community engagement initiative, available in both English and French.
Fireside Chat — Segment
A selected segment from the December 2024 Fireside Chat series, recorded as part of the Truth & Transformation community engagement initiative.
Misanka Mupesse — Fireside Chat
Une conversation avec Misanka Mupesse, enregistrée en décembre 2024 dans le cadre de la série d'engagement communautaire de l'initiative Vérité et Transformation.
Mysogynoir Assemble
In this documentary, Black women are the truth tellers — sharing how misogynoir impacts them daily in family, school, work, romantic relationships, and friendships.
Community Speaks
5 resourcesA Celebration of Truth and Transformation
The presentation was developed for the Truth and Transformation research initiative's closing celebration. The event served as a way to honor the voices, wisdom, and lived experiences of the Black women, girls and gender-diverse and trans people, especially the survivors who helped shape the work.
National Advisory Council Meeting Scribes — December 2025
Created during the December 2025 National Advisory Council Meeting, this collection of illustrations by Asia Chantal Aniwanou serves as a graphic documentation of the session's dialogues.
National Advisory Council Meeting Scribes — January 2025
Created during the January 2025 National Advisory Council Meeting, this collection of illustrations by Asia Chantal Aniwanou serves as a graphic documentation of the session's dialogues.
National Advisory Council Meeting — December 2025
Presentation from our National Advisory Council Meeting, sharing progress and providing input and guidance for the next phase of the Truth and Transformation work.
The Personal Come Up Collection: Art, Stories, And Voices
A collection of community-generated art, personal narratives, and lived experiences from the Sis to Sis Toronto community, centering the voices of Black women and girls.
Poetry
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a.s.alexandra is a mixed-race Black trans woman living on unceded Mi'kmaq territory. With 22 years dedicated to honing her craft, she blends words and visual art to explore the human condition, love, and resilience. An activist for queer rights, she draws deep inspiration from the beauty and teachings of nature.
Shadows of Change
A poem by Sara Lyele contributed to the Truth & Transformation initiative's poetry collection, exploring themes of change, resistance, and the lived experiences of Black women.
Shot in Silence
a.s.alexandra is a mixed-race Black trans woman living on unceded Mi'kmaq territory. With 22 years dedicated to honing her craft, she blends words and visual art to explore the human condition, love, and resilience. An activist for queer rights, she draws deep inspiration from the beauty and teachings of nature.
The Silent Scream of a Young Black Woman
Anora was born and raised in Scarborough, Ontario — territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee, and Wendat — a second-generation Trinidadian-Canadian. Her lifelong passion for social justice grew as she recognized societal inequalities. Witnessing the death of George Floyd and the reality of police brutality further fueled her commitment to dismantling oppressive systems. Currently a third-year social work student interning at WomenatthecentrE, she advocates against racism, gender-based violence, and human trafficking.
Would You Care About Us?
Aba Owusu-Biney, known as 'The Psalmist,' is a poet and emerging spoken-word artist. Through this persona, she reflects on various facets of her identity — her experiences, emotions and thoughts — interwoven with her Christian faith. Aba began writing poetry as a form of therapy, a way to express herself as a Black African woman. Over time, this therapeutic outlet has evolved into a deeper passion, with Aba continuously honing her craft and growing as a creative.
Tools & Guides
6 resourcesThe Amourgynoir Newsletter — February 2025
A monthly e-newsletter for National Advisory Council members to keep informed about project updates and ways to stay involved in the Amourgynoir research initiative.
The Amourgynoir Newsletter — January 2025
Thriving Beyond Limits — An e-newsletter for "Thriving Beyond Limits: Reclaiming Power in Systems Not Built for Us," a virtual keynote given by Former MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes. For National Advisory Council members to stay informed about project updates and ways to stay involved.
The Amourgynoir Newsletter — March 2025
A monthly e-newsletter for National Advisory Council members to keep informed about project updates and ways to stay involved in the Amourgynoir research initiative.
The Black Liberation Youth Caucus Zine
A collection of art-based artefacts curated by members of the youth caucus highlighting stories of reflection throughout their time in the space.
Interactive Calls to Action Map
An interactive map of Canada allowing users to explore all 113 Calls to Action by province and territory. Click any province to view the specific obligations and accountability mechanisms directed to that jurisdiction.
Operationalizing Care, Justice, and Institutional Accountability
An infographic prepared for The University of Toronto Black Research Network (BRN) Symposium on March 27th, 2026, outlining Operationalizing Care, Justice, and Institutional Accountability for Black Women, Girls, Gender-Diverse and Trans Survivors of Gender-Based Violence.
Get Involved
Whether you are a survivor, community member, ally, or employer — there is a place for you in this work.