Our Initiatives

Programs & Initiatives

From food sovereignty to live performance, from youth media to intergenerational wisdom — our programs are designed to strengthen, celebrate, and sustain communities of African descent.

Featured Programs

Community

The Black Spaces Summit & Symposium

A four-day citywide gathering that unites artists, activists, educators, professionals, and community leaders of African descent to honour our heritage, imagine liberated futures, and strengthen collective power.

Panel DiscussionsKeynote ConversationsArtistic PerformancesCommunity Dialogues
Youth & Media

Black Space Media

A youth-centered storytelling and media production program dedicated to amplifying dignified, authentic representations of African descent youth.

Film & Digital MediaInterviews & Live ContentEntrepreneurial SkillsLeadership Development
Food Justice

Fare Farms

An Afro-Indigenous centered community farming initiative advancing food justice, food sovereignty, and sustainable land practices across Metro Vancouver.

Agricultural EducationCollective Growing SpacesLand StewardshipIntergenerational Knowledge

All Programs

Economic Empowerment

The Black Market

An economic empowerment platform designed to increase ownership, visibility, and circulation of wealth within the African descent community.

Artist MarketplaceBlack-Owned BusinessesCultural EconomyEntrepreneurship
Business & Innovation

Creative Wealth

A forum centered on Black enterprise, innovation, and economic sustainability.

WorkshopsMentorshipStrategic ConversationsBusiness Development
Arts & Performance

Black Space Jam (BSJ)

A live performance showcase amplifying local and international artists of African descent.

MusicSpoken WordMovementMultidisciplinary Performance
Culture & Connection

The Remix Café

A multidisciplinary social gathering that nurtures authentic cultural connection through conversation, movement, and artistic expression.

The Mind – DialogueThe Body – MovementThe Soul – Expression
Intergenerational

The Wisdom Cypher

An intergenerational roundtable dedicated to the restoration and preservation of African descent people and culture.

StorytellingMentorshipCultural MemoryYouth Empowerment
Wellness

We Out Here (WOH)

An outdoor wellness and community-building series focused on cultivating safe spaces for authentic connection in nature — "the elements."

Mind – ConversationBody – Movement & FitnessSoul – Meditation

Get Involved

Whether you want to volunteer, partner, or participate — there is a place for you in our programs.