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.
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
NORTH VAN SHIPYARDJULY 28TH
https://greatlakessociety.org/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 to join this celebration of…
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 live music, local performances, delicious African…
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 on a Soweto Story in Visual…
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…
https://greatlakessociety.org/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!
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://greatlakessociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/WhatsApp-Video-2024-04-03-at-16.50.44_4b011fcf-1.mp4
Carter G. Woodson hoped that Black History Month would be unnecessary. https://greatlakessociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/EVERYDAY-Eeveryday-EVERYDAY-everyday-EVERYDAY.mp4
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 24th…
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…
Thanks for your participation with our Black History Month programming this year. Confirming that you Mama Kombii, Imtiaz Popat and Rebecca Juga are guest readers at Richmond Public Library's Family Storytime program on Saturday, February 11. Cindy, the librarian who led the rest of the storytime that day, took a few photos of the program that…
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Calling all vendors of fashion, craft, accessories and stuff. We need you! DM our insta or facebook for more information on how you can join. https://www.facebook.com/harambecouverfestival https://www.instagram.com/glskaribuni/
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 with a distinct African Heritage.…
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 translate their experience through…
Acha Juki Initiative- it started in 2017, after we organized our 2nd a successful Vigil event on Jul 10, 2016, that saw more than 500 people gathered at the Vancouver Art Gallery - Sunday afternoon to show solidarity that included group speakers from Black Lives Matter. The vigil came as a result of the deaths…
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 community mobilisation and awareness About…
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.
