Great Lakes Networking Society of BC
Great Lakes Networking Society of BC

Great Lakes Networking Society of BC

Supporting Indigenous and African communities through arts, culture, and community programming.

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Great Lakes Networking Society of BC
Great Lakes Networking Society of BC

Great Lakes Networking Society of BC

Supporting Indigenous and African communities through arts, culture, and community programming.

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Let's Talk Anti-Racism
Great Lakes Networking Society of BC

Let's Talk Anti-Racism

Join us in the conversation. Building equity and reconciliation together.

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Let's Talk Anti-Racism
Great Lakes Networking Society of BC

Let's Talk Anti-Racism

Join us in the conversation. Building equity and reconciliation together.

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Harambeecouver Afro Arts Festival
Great Lakes Networking Society of BC

Harambeecouver Afro Arts Festival

Vancouver's premier celebration of African arts, music, dance, food, and culture. Join us every August.

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Celebrating African Heritage
Great Lakes Networking Society of BC

Celebrating African Heritage

Black History goes beyond February. We honour African heritage all year through education, storytelling, and culture.

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Canada-Africa Week
Great Lakes Networking Society of BC

Canada-Africa Week

Strengthening bonds between Canada and Africa through dialogue, trade, arts, and shared humanity.

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SKILLZ Training Workshop
Great Lakes Networking Society of BC

SKILLZ Training Workshop

Empowering youth and community members with practical skills for economic independence and personal growth.

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Nakhatanda — Resilience Seniors
Great Lakes Networking Society of BC

Nakhatanda — Resilience Seniors

Supporting African and Indigenous seniors in Greater Vancouver through culturally grounded activities and intergenerational connection.

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Make a Difference Today
Great Lakes Networking Society of BC

Make a Difference Today

Your support keeps our festivals, workshops, and community programs alive. Every contribution matters.

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Years of Service
10K+
Community Members
4
Annual Festivals
50+
Partner Organizations

Who We Are

Celebrating Diversity,
Building Community

Founded in British Columbia, Great Lakes Networking Society of BC is a registered nonprofit organization that uses arts, culture, education, and community programming to bring people together, promote equity, reconciliation, and social cohesion.

Through festivals, storytelling, and community-based initiatives, we celebrate diversity, strengthen belonging, and advance social justice for underserved communities. We are a Black-led, Black-serving, Black-focused, and Black-mandated non-profit organization.

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Community
BC
Registered
Nonprofit

Annual Celebrations

Our Core Festivals

Four signature annual programs that bring our community together year after year.

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African Heritage & Black History Beyond February

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Canada-Africa Week

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Harambeecouver Afro Arts & Reconciliation Festival

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Nakhatanda – Resilience Seniors

What's On

Upcoming Events

What We Do

Core Programs & Activities

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SKILLZ Training Workshop

Empowering youth and community members with practical skills for economic independence and personal growth.

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Economic Sustainability Education

Financial literacy and economic empowerment education tailored for African and Indigenous community members.

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Our Foundation

Core Values & Beliefs

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Vision

An achievable solution to social-economic development through arts, culture, and community engagement.

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Mission

Promote scalable methods in creativity and diversity that strengthen belonging for underserved communities.

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Mandate

Registered not-for-profit, volunteer board, dedicated to building inclusive and empowered communities.

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Objectives

Provide local and global community members with opportunities to engage, learn, and grow together.

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Latest News & Updates

Ready to Make a Difference?

Your support helps us continue our work in arts, culture, and community development. Every contribution matters.

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Thanks to Our Sponsors & Partners

Vancouver City Government of BC Government of Canada ISS of BC