I am because we are.

It is the core of the definition of Ubuntu, and we at the DBDLI are immensely pleased to bring this initiative to you today.

We are stronger when we stand together, and we are wisest when we share our knowledge with each other. Welcome to The Ubuntu Educational Experience!

Explore each individual cultural centre and enjoy the knowledge that we proudly present on behalf of all of African Nova Scotia’s rich cultural heritage. As you delve into each educational institute that we’ve captured for you, it is our privilege and humble responsibility to bring you all of the information that we can. Read about each museum and wander its halls in a VR-enabled space (with or without your own virtual reality headset). Take the time to absorb each informative comment within, provided as custom notes by each centre’s Curator or Executive Director, and offered to you as a guided tour through its artifacts and relics. Enjoy these pieces of Nova Scotia’s storied cultural heritage.

We are overjoyed to bring these experiences – and this important historical knowledge – to you today.

Born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia in 1931, Delmore “Buddy” Daye moved to the heart of Halifax as a young man. He quickly became a tightly-integrated key figure in the city’s African Nova Scotian community, the list of his achievements far longer than this space allows. We’re immensely proud to continue Black Nova Scotia’s legacy in his name.

The DBDBLI addresses educational issues which impact African Nova Scotian/Canadian learners and their communities, and focuses on Africentric excellence, research, publications, and African Nova Scotian community engagement initiatives. Their varied resources are indispensable to the province of Nova Scotia (and beyond), and their influence is felt throughout their North End neighbourhood. This institution and community resource was opened in 2012, although it was conceived of long before that. In fact, Mr. Daye was on the Board of founding members when he passed away in 1995. It’s been a long road of landmark work, resulting in the formation of this incredible space.

From this very site, we encourage you to consider renting our presentation space, and shopping our online bookstore. We also are immensely grateful for donations, which help support the work that we’re so proud to do. From an organization that receives so much thanks: thank you for spending time with us today.

Some of the highlights you’ll see on your tour

We’re so proud of the simple things that surround us. Our collection of Black NS books is unique, and has everything from Keyonte Beals to Shauntay Grant.

Viola Desmond is one of the most reqognizeable icons of Canada’s black heritage. Come learn more about her and why she’s so important.

We have an extensively-equipped meeting space, and are proud to offer it as a resource to those in our community.

Nova Scotia’s black community is so wonderfully expressive, and has produced so many amazing handmade pieces of art. It’s inspiring to look upon it everyday!

Need a space to work from, for the day? We may be able to accommodate you!Reach out to us, and let’s chat. We’d love to add your good vibes to the mix!