MOBILIZING MONTREAL FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
OUR STORY BEGINS…
Founded in 2017, Montreal in Action is a grassroots organization and movement that encourages Montrealers to take responsibility and to take action on key issues surrounding racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in our community.
In 2018, Montreal in Action made history by gathering 22,000 signatures from Montrealers to force a Public Consultation on Systemic Racism and Discrimination (PCSRD). Led by founder Balarama Holness, and more than fifty youth community leaders, Montreal in Action not only surpassed the minimum 15,000 required signatures, it also became the first organization in North America to force a public consultation on racism and discrimination at the municipal level.
our vision and mission
Montreal in Action aims to address systemic inequities in employment, housing, culture, and public safety and their derivative impact on mental health, poverty and social exclusion. Through citizen initiatives, awareness and mobilization campaigns, and direct resources and services, we aim to improve the lives of BIPOC, LGBTQ+, immigrants and all marginalized communities.
where are we now
Today, Montreal in Action’s work continues as we turn our attention to implementing the recommendations from the Office de la Consultation Publique de Montreal (OCPM). To support our next steps, Montreal en Action needs your help. Please consider donating or volunteering to help bring meaningful change to our city.
“Each one of us can make a difference, but together we can make a change.”