Supporting Indigenous and African communities through arts, culture, and community programming.
Join us in the conversation. Building equity and reconciliation together.
Who We Are
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.
Annual Celebrations
Four signature annual programs that bring our community together year after year.
What's On
Various Venues, Greater Vancouver, Vancouver
Celebrating the ties between Canada and Africa through culture, dialogue, and community.
Learn More →Davie Plaza, Vancouver
Vancouver's premier celebration of African arts, music, dance, food, and culture.
Learn More →Shipyards Night Market, North Vancouver
A vibrant showcase of Afro music, visual arts, and cultural performances.
Learn More →What We Do
Addressing food insecurity in our communities through culturally grounded solutions and community-led healing.
Preserving and celebrating Swahili language and the rich cultural heritage of East African communities in BC.
Empowering youth and community members with practical skills for economic independence and personal growth.
Programs dedicated to environmental stewardship, cultural preservation, and sustainable community practices.
Financial literacy and economic empowerment education tailored for African and Indigenous community members.
Using sport as a vehicle for girl empowerment, leadership, and community development in Uganda and BC.
Our Foundation
An achievable solution to social-economic development through arts, culture, and community engagement.
Learn More →Promote scalable methods in creativity and diversity that strengthen belonging for underserved communities.
Learn More →Registered not-for-profit, volunteer board, dedicated to building inclusive and empowered communities.
Learn More →Provide local and global community members with opportunities to engage, learn, and grow together.
Learn More →Stay Informed
We are thrilled to announce the return of Harambeecouver — Vancouver's premier celebration of African arts, culture, and reconciliation.
Great Lakes Society BC launches a community-driven data collection program to document and address racism and discrimination experienced by Black and Indigenous people in BC.
Our Nakhatanda program continues to support African and Indigenous seniors in Greater Vancouver through culturally grounded activities and intergenerational connections.
Your support helps us continue our work in arts, culture, and community development. Every contribution matters.
Thanks to Our Sponsors & Partners
