Posts by Communications Manager
Mentorship – Connecting students, families and schools
Promoting Alternative Restorative School Supports for Youth (PARSSY) PARSSY Program Coordinator, Liyu Gebrewold’s work through PARSSY is just beginning to scratch the surface of what is needed in Edmonton schools.…
Read MoreYouth Leadership – A foot in the door, a seat at the table
Ujima Fellowship Program Ujima Fellowship creates opportunities through inclusion while addressing structural racism by advancing diverse representation and equity. “Opportunity creates opportunities,” says Alem Tesfay, an Ujima Fellowship graduate. “Once…
Read MoreSeniors – Connecting in a digital age
Seniors Well-being & Engagement Program The most popular workshop run by the Seniors Well-being and Engagement Program is its three-time award-winning Computer Literacy Classes. From September to June, digital skills…
Read MoreFourth call for proposals launched under SBCCI to support Black-led, Black-serving non-profits
Edmonton — The Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI) has officially launched the 4th Call for Proposals, offering funding of up to $100,000 to support Black-led and Black-serving not-for-profit organizations…
Read MoreIssue 7: Legacy in Motion
Black Entrepreneur’s Journal is Africa Centre’s bi-annual business publication with reach across Canada, in print and on digital platforms. The Black non-profit ecosystem, supporting equitable opportunities for entrepreneurs and the African…
Read MoreIssue 6: Impact Stories of the Black Ecosystem
Black Entrepreneur’s Journal is Africa Centre’s bi-annual business publication with reach across Canada, in print and on digital platforms. The Black non-profit ecosystem, supporting equitable opportunities for entrepreneurs and the…
Read MoreAdvocates make pitch to province for investment in Alberta’s Black entrepreneurs
Damilare Odumosu remembers the challenges of harvesting palm tree fruit as a kid on his family farm in Lagos, Nigeria. Two decades on, those pain points are the seeds of…
Read MoreConnecting to African culture through cooking
In honour of Black History Month, the Africa Centre hosted an event to foster that special connection. Seniors and youth teamed up in the kitchen to whip up various traditional…
Read More‘They need a safe place’: Africa Centre working to improve tools to address elder abuse
Alberta’s elder abuse resources need to address the specific needs and cultural experiences of seniors of African descent, a local community organization says. Edmonton’s Africa Centre is starting a new…
Read MoreIssue 5: A Note on Connections in Business
Black Entrepreneur’s Journal is Africa Centre’s bi-annual business publication with reach across Canada, in print and on digital platforms. The Black Business Ecosystem is ever evolving and so are the…
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