What's New

This is “What’s New” with Great Lakes Networking Society of BC. Read about our events, important information on how we approach ant-racism, celebrating Elder’s, raising youth and children to learn and grow in their cultures.
24Jul

Harambeecouver African Folk Music Festival

Coming this August...Keep checking for more info on our Music and Live Entertainment venues, Soccer Tournament and 5Km Run.July 28th Noon-10 pmNorth Vancouver ShipyardsMain Event, Soccer TournamentAugust 23, 24, & 25th, Sept 1 & Sept 7th #harambe #kenya #diversity

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02Jul

CANADA DAY-REMEMBERING OUR ANCESTORS

https://website-9b356346.fij.nsk.mybluehost.me/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/We-Remember-Our-Ancestors-1.mp4This Canada Day we celebrated our uniqueness, our blackness and our Ancestors that helped build North America. We spent our afternoon exploring our past, and looking forward to our future. Bringing together different communities, children, youth and families.Our activities included circle discussions, outdoor games, and a bbq. All were welcome...

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21Jun

Fundraising for Harambeecouver Soweto Uprising

Come join us for a fun-filled event at 600 Campbell Ave, Vancouver, BC! Let's come together to support a great cause and make a difference in our community. Let us commemorate the 48th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising by bringing REALITY 7 Choir from Soweto South Africa to our community. Enjoy...

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21Jun

Nakhatandi on a Soweto Story in Visual Arts and Painting New Horizons for Seniors

Seniors event: PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTThe Great Lakes Networking Society of BC, in collaboration with Africa Canadian Education Foundation cordially invite you to join us for the New Horizon Seniors Program!WHAT: Outreach and Meet and Greet with our SeniorsWHEN: June 23 at 3 PMWHERE: Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Ave, VancouverTHEME: Nakhatandi...

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01May

Letter from BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU)

BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) Dear Sage, Today is Black Excellence Day. It’s an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Black people to our province’s history, and to recommit ourselves to fighting racism and discrimination in all forms so we can build a stronger, safer province that works for all working people. Please check...

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04Apr

Black History Month & Beyond: African Storytelling is the Future

https://website-9b356346.fij.nsk.mybluehost.me/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/WhatsApp-Video-2024-04-03-at-16.50.44_4b011fcf.mp4 Africa Great Lakes Networking Foundation founder Mama Kombii was joined by storyteller Novuyo at Waverley Elementary to share in the wonderment of African Storytelling for Black History Month & Beyond. Black History Everyday! Thanks to Canadian Heritage for your continued support!

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04Apr

Waverely Elementary Black History & Beyond

Great Lakes Networking Society of BC has teamed up with Waverely Elementary to talk about Black History and Beyond. Celebrating Black History, Everday! Waverely students getting their jigglies out with Mama Kombii and friends. https://website-9b356346.fij.nsk.mybluehost.me/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/WhatsApp-Video-2024-04-03-at-16.50.44_4b011fcf-1.mp4

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08Mar

Black History Month & Beyond

Carter G. Woodson hoped that Black History Month would be unnecessary. https://website-9b356346.fij.nsk.mybluehost.me/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/EVERYDAY-Eeveryday-EVERYDAY-everyday-EVERYDAY.mp4

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22Sep

Demographic Survey UBC Robson September 24th

Anti-Racism Data Legislation Community Engagement In Person at UBC Robson Square Your input will help to shape the way the BC Government provide services that are equitable and inclusive. Many programs and services in BC were designed generations ago, without the benefit of what we know now about inclusivity and equitable access. Sunday, September...

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01Jul

Panel Discussion: “How To Make It As A Black Man In Canada”

ZOOM EVENT 1st JULY 2023 PROGRAM  A- Welcome and Introduction MC by prof. Charles Quist Adade B- Opening Prayer Prayer by Magdalina Nungu C- Land Acknowledgment  By Stephen Lytton / Imtiaz Popat D- Performances  a) George Mutunga in Taiwan With African drums and spoken words. b) Elvis Nelson with Reggae songs c) Prof Charles with...

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25Jan

Mashujaa 2023 African Heritage and Black History Month

Many great things happening for this upcoming month of February. This month offers an opportunity to learn about our past, reflect on our present, and prepare for a brighter future. Our first event features BIPOC fashion designers, entertainment and dj's, and market vendors. A celebration of upcoming and seasoned artists...

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20May

African Cultural Week May 25th, 2022

Join us on May 25 as as we come together to enjoy one of Africa's greatest's gifts: the Art of music. Featuring: Randy Jernidier SMX SLIGIDDIE Elvis Nelson Ndidi Cascade Storm Goring Viiberson Jaspi Nams Grandavian Manyenya Ebon Empress Our artists and performers especially from the continent of Africa capture and...

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07Apr

We are recruiting 3 volunteer event assistants for Harambecouver 2022!!

Volunteer Community Event Assistant x 3 Positions: Harambecouver We are looking for an energetic and dynamic individual to play an active role in the success of the 2022 Harambecouver event. We encourage applications from senior high school students, university students and community members who are looking to gain experience in...

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08Jan

GLNS Purchased Items for Homeless

Donations of Cold Weather Clothing Wanted We bought these items and we are distributing for the winter weather that the homeless people, especially those sleeping on streets, can use, we made tuques, and we bought some socks from the dollar store. This is for our outreach team.

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