Announcements & Featured Posts

Special DBDLI 10th Anniversary Bursary – Applications Open!

February 29th, 2024|

Applications are now open for the DBDLI 10th Anniversary Legacy Bursary! This is a one-time offering in recognition of our 10th anniversary which was marked in November 2022. Submissions deadline is April 30, 2024. [Details and Application Form Inside]

Extended! The 2024 African Nova Scotian History Challenges

February 14th, 2024|

Exciting news! The deadline for the African Nova Scotian History Challenges has been extended to February 29, 2024. We hope this gives you back a few days after the winter storms.

Third Annual Deveau/DBDLI Lecture

December 21st, 2023|

As we look back on our 3rd annual DBDLI/Deveau lecture, our hearts are brimming with gratitude for the exceptional individuals and organizations that made it an indelible and enriching experience. We are deeply thankful to each and every one of you for contributing to the success of this remarkable gathering.

Africentric / African-centered Philosophy

Broadly speaking, it is a philosophical manner of thought and way of life that places persons of African ancestry at the center of their own lived realities and analysis by reclaiming historical African values and moving forward to build futures.

DBDLI articulates Africentricity as one of its core values. We state this value as one of our actions.

Africentricity – We are committed to reclaiming and delivering African derived worldviews and values.

Proverb / Word of the Month

“Knowledge without wisdom is like water in the sand.” – Guinean Proverb

Call for Board Members

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  • Are you interested in improving the educational experiences for Nova Scotian learners of African ancestry?
  • Would you like to work with a dynamic team of African Nova Scotians who are passionate about Africentric education?
  • Are you able to volunteer to help ensure that learners of African descent are successful and that African Nova Scotian communities from across Nova Scotia have a voice?

International Decade for People of African Descent

As the DBDLI seeks opportunities to advance its mandate, we will promote the Decade with a goal to advance people of African Descent to realize their full potential.

The International Decade for People of African Descent, proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 68/237 and to be observed from 2015 to 2024, provides a solid framework for the United Nations, Member States, civil society and all other relevant actors to join together with people of African descent and take effective measures for the implementation of the programme of activities in the spirit of recognition, justice and development.

For more details and background, please visit the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent website.

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