Black History Month & Beyond: African Storytelling is the Future
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!
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://greatlakessociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/WhatsApp-Video-2024-04-03-at-16.50.44_4b011fcf-1.mp4
Black History Month & Beyond
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
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 24th…
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…
Black History Month 2023-Richmond Library Storytime
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…
Black History and African Heritage Calendar of Events
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African Heritage-Mashujaa 2023 Marketplace Vendors
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/
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 with a distinct African Heritage.…
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 translate their experience through…
ACHA CHUKI PROJECT DURING THE ALKABULAN WEEK “MAY” 2022
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…
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 community mobilisation and awareness About…
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.
Poppin’ Footwear for Africa
Previous Next Teacher Brian Lee of St Georges Secondary Generously donated these sweet kicks to be shipped to Africa for some deserving children and men.
Church Minister Does the Unthinkable
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8TSmqDK/ Watch This! Systemic racism is at the root of the problem. Colonization in the earliest form has taught people that we are different. We are not different. We have been taught that race matters, colour matters, differences matter. It is time to unlearn these differences.
Race-Based Data Engagement Concert
http://greatlakessociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Live-3.mp4 Saturday, December 18th, 2021 UBC Robson Square800 Robson Street Important information you need to know about Race-Based data collection in British Columbia. Data Survey Form The B.C Government is committed to tackling systemic racism in public sector policies, programs, and services. Data is needed to better understand how Government policies, programs and services have…
IDAOBC Family Cultural Dance and Storytelling Festival 2021
Mama Kombii Nanjalah and Stephen Lytton were invited to join the Igbo Development Association of BC for their Family Cultural Dance and Storytelling Festival at the Aria Convention Centre in Surrey, BC. The evening started with speeches from prominent leaders of the African Community including President Emmanuel Ihejirika from the IDAOBC and our very own…
Teaching Black History in Schools
As part of our educational goals, GLNS has joined Elementary Schools to facilitate learning Black History. Kombii Nanjalah has been instrumental in spearheading this initiative making sure to accurately retell the history of Black Pioneers, Slavery, and the history of People of African Descent around the World. Pictured: Waverely Elementary School students sitting with…