Caribbean Women Observatory
The mobility of Caribbean women is a key economic driver in Western Canada.
Mobility and Impacts
The mobility of Afro-Caribbean women is a key economic driver in Western Canada. Although faced with challenges such as integration and access to quality jobs, these women contribute significantly to the local economy.
They shine in various fields: entrepreneurship, education, and community engagement. Their resilience, infragility and innovation are drivers of socio-economic change.
Intercultural and Identity Capital
How do these women mobilize their cultural and identity resources to integrate at the socio-economic level?
Socio-economic Reception Levers
What are the factors of the host ecosystem that promote their participation in different dimensions (economic, civic, education) both in the host country and in the country of origin?
Socio-economic Levers
Reception structures that promote and provide a space for successful integration.
Impacts
What are the impacts of this socio-economic integration in Canada and in the country of origin?
Mobility and Circulation
To what extent is this geographic mobility (Western Canada) explained by economic and social mobility?
How We Provide Support
In Western Canada, the contribution of Caribbean women to the local economy is both significant and growing. These women face unique challenges, particularly in terms of integration and access to employment, but their resilience, infragility and innovation more than compensate for these obstacles. They are active in various fields such as entrepreneurship, education, and community engagement, thus becoming drivers of socio-economic change.
Integration & Career
Education
Research & Practice
For Women Leadership Empowerment
EdiCa offers specialized resources to support women’s leadership, self-expression, and community-building.
These kits include culturally grounded discussion tools, writing prompts, and facilitation guides designed to foster voice, confidence, and belonging.
Our work is also informed by blog reflections and research on cultural capital and identity, helping women not only navigate integration but also grow economically — particularly through entrepreneurship and personal development. to support women’s leadership, self-expression, and community-building.
Ideal for:
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Women’s empowerment workshops
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Cultural or intergenerational women’s groups
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Mentorship or personal development spaces
Formats: PDF toolkits, reflective exercises, and group discussion guides
Reflections and insights on inclusive education, identity, and cultural connection.
Publications
Publications grounded in the same principles we teach: culture, inclusion, and lived experience.
Why It Matters
Education should reflect the richness of every learner’s story.
That’s why we partner with schools, nonprofits, and community organizations to create tools that don’t just teach, they transform. Whether you're looking to foster student belonging, lead a storytelling activity, or build a new program from the ground up, our materials are here to support your goals.