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Submit your projects by March 6, 2026, to our annual African Nova Scotian History Challenges contest!History Challenges Project Submission Form: Submission form
The AI for the People: An Ubuntu Approach to Transforming Health, Education, and Economic Landscapes conference, held in South Africa, brought together global experts to explore how AI, grounded in Ubuntu’s values of community and mutual care, can drive inclusive and equitable advancements in health, education, and economics. [Insights & Recap]
We're excited to share our Ancestral Roots Summit Report with all of you!
The 2024 Ubuntu Africentric Conference, dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI through the lens of Ubuntu, will be jointly hosted by the DBDLI and our partners in South Africa, the University of Venda and the University of Pretoria. [Details Inside]
This year’s Report to Community is being held at the beautiful Black Loyalist Heritage Centre in Birchtown, NS. We’d love your participation too and invite you to join our livestream on YouTube on June 20th at 6 PM. This is a great opportunity to hear what we’ve been doing over the past year, come virtually celebrate with us!
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]
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.
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.
The History Challenges are back! For 2024, we’re continuing with our hybrid model, but online form registration is mandatory for all entries. Submissions deadline is extended until February 29, 2024. We can't wait to see what your students create to celebrate African Nova Scotian history and heritage!
To better serve you and ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction, we will temporarily cease rental bookings from December 18th until January 31st. We will still honour any bookings that were made prior to this updated notice. [Details Inside]