DBDLI’s Response to Updated COVID Protocol
Update: Our staff is now back in the office full time. [Details Inside]
Viola Desmond Community Talks: Episode 4
This series carry on Viola's legacy of entrepreneurship, education and social action, inspiring the leadership that lives within all of us. Episode 4, a roundtable discussion on the first three episodes, premiered on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021 at 7 PM Atlantic Time. [Video Inside]
DBDLI Publications & Resources
Check out our most updated resources and publications specifically produced for learners and educators of African decent.
Elevate & Explore: A Wellness Colouring Book for Families
Artist René Boudreau, with funding support from United Way Halifax, has developed Elevate & Explore: A wellness colouring book for families. [Download Inside]
Cultural Education Project Package
Do you want to learn more about African Nova Scotian History, Heritage and contributions? The Cultural Education Project Volume 2 is now available. [Downloadable Packages Inside]
2020-21 Report to the Community
Watch the recorded replay of the live virtual presentation of our 2020-21 Report to the Community, featuring guest speaker Késa Munroe-Anderson, spoken word artist Timi Idris, and singer Mc'Edward Jones! [Report & Video Inside]
Research to Develop an Africentric Recognition of Prior Learning Project
DBDLI is leading an Africentric framed research project which will support development and implementation of an Africentric RPL Framework which will support adult learners of African descent in communities across Nova Scotia to successfully transition into post secondary learning or the workforce/meaningful employment.
Call for Submissions: Ubuntu
The DBDLI is is seeking submissions of your poems, short stories, essays, photographs, and images of art that speak to the theme of UBUNTU (I am because we are).
Emancipation Day Message
Aug. 1 is officially Emancipation Day. Members of Parliament voted unanimously, on March 24th 2021, to legislate the acknowledgement of the day across Canada. It recognizes of the history and impacts of slavery in Canada. [Message & Videos Inside]
Viola Desmond Community Talks: Episode 3
This series carry on Viola's legacy of entrepreneurship, education and social action, inspiring the leadership that lives within all of us. Episode 3, the final episode, will premiere on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 6 PM Atlantic Time. [Video Inside]