The Black Canadian National Summit is focused on people of African descent, but is open to anyone of any race or ethnicity.– DeRico Symonds – Summit Co-Chair
Panels, performances, workshops and keynote speeches will be led by black artists and activists, educators and entrepreneurs, medical professionals, historians and more. View the full program here.
Highlights include a visit to the Africville Museumwriting workshops for young people, an address by the Right Honorable Michael Jeanand performances by musical artists, including Measha Brueggergosman, Jah’milaand the Nova Scotia Mass Choir.
The National Black Canadian Summit is free for all young Canadians under the age of 30. If you live in Nova Scotia, travel and accommodation costs are also covered. All you have to do is register.– Vanessa Fells – Summit Co-Chair
Hosted by the Michaëlle Jean Foundation, the Summit ends with the proclamation of the Halifax Declaration, a call to action to end systematic racial discrimination. Bringing together the crucial points of the discussions and deliberations, the Declaration will be shared with all levels of government, including a special delegation from the United Nations.
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