Supporting Indigenous and African communities through arts, culture, and community programming.
Supporting Indigenous and African communities through arts, culture, and community programming.
Join us in the conversation. Building equity and reconciliation together.
Join us in the conversation. Building equity and reconciliation together.
Vancouver's premier celebration of African arts, music, dance, food, and culture. Join us every August.
Black History goes beyond February. We honour African heritage all year through education, storytelling, and culture.
Strengthening bonds between Canada and Africa through dialogue, trade, arts, and shared humanity.
Empowering youth and community members with practical skills for economic independence and personal growth.
Supporting African and Indigenous seniors in Greater Vancouver through culturally grounded activities and intergenerational connection.
Your support keeps our festivals, workshops, and community programs alive. Every contribution matters.
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
UBC Robson Sqr and Art gallery North Plaza, Vancouver
Learn MoreVancouver Art Gallery - North Plaza, Vancouver
Vancouver's premier celebration of African arts, music, dance, food, and culture.
Learn MoreWhat We Do
Empowering youth and community members with practical skills for economic independence and personal growth.
Financial literacy and economic empowerment education tailored for African and Indigenous community members.
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
