About Umoja

The program builds on ACCN’s mission to Nurture Promise, Harvest Potential. Through UMOJA Robotics, ACCN is inspiring youth to pursue STEM-related studies and careers. In 2018, ACCN’s UMOJA Robotics became the first black robotics team in Canada to compete at a First Robotics competition. Participants are students in grades 8-12 who come from communities all across the GTHA.

The Landscape

Black youth continue to experience historical and systemic barriers/challenges to success. According to a Statistics Canada 2016 report, only 25.2% of visible minorities (including Blacks), graduate from Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs. By comparison, 74.8% of nonvisible minorities graduate from those programs.

2023 Awards

FRC Imagery Award

Engineering Design Award

Highest Rookie Seed Award

Rookie Inspiration Award

Gracious Professionalism Award

Achievements & Awards

Since 2018, ACCN has been competing at First Robotics Competitions in Canada. This program was designed to give black youth an equitable space at the STEM table. It teaches them essential technical and life skills, such as Project Management, Leadership, and Teamwork.

Your Support Matters

Sponsoring Umoja Robotics is an investment in the future of our community. Your support extends beyond monetary donations; it paves the way for underserved Black students to become tomorrow’s STEM leaders.