The Festival will address some issues affecting African Diasporas, especially those from the Great Lakes Region of Africa and others who arrive and settle into Canadian territory.   African Refugees and Immigrants leave their countries to start rebuilding their lives in a foreign land, learning a foreign language, and adjusting to make new lives in their new country.  Some Immigrants’, newcomers and refugees’ journeys begin when they are forced to flee their homes, they most often experience Trauma and need help to improve their Mental Health issues, Wellness, trauma recovery, and crisis management.  The New arrivals Face Systemic/Institutional Racism, Racial Discrimination, Human Rights violations, Language, Lifestyle, Culture Shock, and opportunities such as Housing, Education, Employment etc.  We are coming together to build Long-Term Resilience to safety and Security threats, making our cities safer and livable without Crimes, Violence, Barriers to opportunities, and Fear of Racism and Discrimination.