https://melisamenses.com/2017/08/31/harambecouver-2017/I had the opportunity to participate in this year’s Harambecouver; that highlighted African and Indigenous cultures, while celebrating the diversity we have in Vancouver.The sculpture I submitted (Thank You), I originally created for the student-artist exhibition I was apart of in 2016 (The Living Archive). The original intent for the piece incidentally also worked out for…
During the summer GLNS joined Somail Women's Empowerment Society for the SWES Africa Zone festival in Richmond. Our good friend Amran Toyo of SWES hosted an amazing event and our CEO and founder Kombii Nanjalah were there to support this great initiative.
http://theskynation.com/portfolio_1950355056/dr-pearlz-and-caveman-clothing-set-to-present-at-harambecouver-2017/When University Fashion Week was approached to curate emerging designers that could represent Harambecouver’s 2017 Multicultural Parade; it was a no-brainer that popular brands like Dr. Pearlz clothing would make the selection.Dr. Pearlz Clothing, a Nigerian and African infused fashion line took centre stage at Season 4 of SFUXFW. Using heritage techniques and inspiration, the…
https://the-peak.ca/2017/08/harambecouver-is-a-celebration-that-seeks-to-enrich-the-downtown-eastside-community/
As the new year begins, most organizations are in a reflective mood. Emphasis is placed on past challenges and how these can be converted into successes in the future. At parties and cocktails, the atmosphere is celebratory as organizations brace for the future. This is no different for AGL. Although a fledgling organization, AGL‘s impact on the…