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.
PANSEP Community Consultations (May – November 2016) and Recommendations
The Provincial African Nova Scotian Educational Partnership (PANSEP) with the Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development decided that reaching out to the community to share roles, responsibilities and provide an organizational overview would be the logical first step to re-engage all parties through a spirit of cooperation…
Proverb / Word of the Month
“True teaching is not accumulation of knowledge, it is an awakening of consciousness.” – African Proverb
Call for Board Members
- 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?
Call for Stories
The DBDLI is interested in supporting the development and publishing of a range of stories in various story formats by African Nova Scotian and African [...]
Response to Report: Raising the Bar
DBDLI Response to Dr. Avis Glaze’s Report Raising the Bar: A Coherent and Responsive Education Administrative System for Nova Scotia The Delmore “Buddy” Daye [...]
YOUbuntu: Youth Mentorship Project
YOUbuntu: Youth Mentorship Project will enhance the skills of African Nova Scotian youth in senior high and develop junior high youth leadership skills. The [...]
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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.
