Mission, Vision and Values
A message from Africa Day Nanaimo Founder & CEO - Tania Amaral.
Mission
To Celebrate Africa's Diversity in Nanaimo. Highlight the cultures, traditions, and diversity of the African Continent. Strengthen unity and a sense of belonging among all residents.
Vision
To create an inclusive Nanaimo that celebrates African heritage and promotes understanding of its many cultures by creating a safe, welcoming space for African and African-descendant voices.
Values
Diversity • Cultures • Creativity • Community • Education • Joy
The Africa Day Committee honours and acknowledges that the lands on which we are privileged to live, work, and build community are the traditional unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples of Central Vancouver Island.
In acknowledging these territories, we also recognize the ongoing presence, sovereignty, knowledge, and responsibilities of the Snuneymuxw First Nation, on whose territory the majority of our work takes place.
As a celebration of African peoples, cultures, and the African diaspora, we recognize that gathering here also carries a responsibility to understand the Indigenous lands on which we build community.
As uninvited guests to these lands, we honour the distinct histories, cultures, and experiences of First Nation peoples across Turtle Island, recognizing our shared values of relationship, community, resilience, and responsibility to future generations.
the community events
Ubuntu Connections - Montly Event
Because we know that it takes time to build trust and community, these FREE events are exactly for that.
Come and join us once a month for 3 hours of music, dance, talk and connections on Sundays, from 1 - 4 PM.
"I am, because YOU are - Desmond Tutu".
Africa Day - Saturday, May 29th
This is what we are building the community for. A family-friendly event with:
- Music, dance and food from Africa
- Black Businesses from the Nanaimo community and surrounding areas
- Kids area with family activities
- Literacy Space and
- Quiet room for praying, breastfeeding, and distress
Rooted In Cultures - Sunday, May 30th
We live on "Mother Earth," and "Mama Africa" is the land that all Humans came from. With that said, what is the best way to honour both, if not by sharing traditions/cultures and rooting ourselves in contact with the soil?
This is where we wrap it up and celebrate with educational activities, food & music from Africa, reflections, and libation for the ancestors.
AFRICA DAY NANAIMO SOCIETY • DIVERSITY • CULTURES • CREATIVITY • COMMUNITY • EDUCATION • JOY • AFRICA DAY NANAIMO SOCIETY • DIVERSITY • CULTURES • CREATIVITY • COMMUNITY • EDUCATION • JOY •