Mandate and Community Impact

The Great Lakes Networking Society of BC is a Black-led, Black-serving, Black focused, and Black-mandated non-profit organization dedicated to building inclusive and empowered communities.  We are mandated to support and promote community arts, culture, and heritage, organizing festivals and programs that promote the artistic development of local and community-based initiatives.  Through these culturally grounded programs, we celebrate diverse heritages, amplify underrepresented voices, and promote creativity across the Greater Vancouver, beyond, and within the global civil society.  Our work strengthens community resilience, encourages intergenerational dialogue, and builds meaningful connections between Black communities and allied groups, ensuring all participants have opportunities to engage, learn, and increase.