EMBRACE BLACK EXCELLENCE Join NBCC at the closing celebration for Black History Month 2023 We are honoured that our keynote speaker is Dr. Jennifer Njenga MD MPH DRPH CEO & Founder of Canadian Homecare Group, Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal Recipient, and Co-Chair of Modernizing Alberta’s Primary Health Care Systems (MAPS). Canada Homecare Group […]
The number of Black-owned enterprises in Canada is growing, but still represent a tiny fraction of the country’s business landscape, and they tend to be smaller and less profitable than other businesses. Those are some of the main takeaways from a recent Statistics Canada study that looked at the state of entrepreneurship among Black Canadians between 2001 and […]
NBCC Edmonton presents Melanin Showcase – Celebrating the Now. A musical series celebrating some of Edmonton’s own black artists and community figures. Hosted by Melafrique (@melafrique_) and featuring: The Melisizwe Brothers IP The Poet – @ipthepoet Victoria Asiimwe (13 year old poet) Pastor Rohan Samuels of Freedom Life Church – @flcyeg Titilope – @titilope Maryama […]
Pastor Rohan Samuels and the Freedom Life Church family hosts The NBCC Worship Service 2022 – From Struggle Comes Strength. Presented by The National Black Coalition of Canada – Edmonton Chapter. Visit freedomlifechurch.ca for more from Freedom Life Church of Edmonton.
Guest Speaker at this year’s event is: Dr. Miriam Sekandi Author | Speaker | Parenting Life Coach | Intercultural Educator | Consultant Dr Miriam Sekandi is an ardent educator who uses both her voice and writing, to lovingly impart wisdom into everyone who experiences her presence. Born and raised in Uganda, she experienced extreme trauma […]
As part of MacEwan University’s Black History Month celebrations, the Office of Human Rights, Diversity, and Equity, in partnership with the National Black Coalition of Canada-Edmonton, presents Racism, Black History & the Future of Black Education in Alberta by Andrew Parker. What is it like to be a Black student in Alberta? What is it […]
Keenan Pascal still remembers what it feels like to be the only Black business owner in the room. After working in banking for eight years, the 35-year-old Edmonton entrepreneur started a cocktail bitters company called Token Bitters in 2016. read more on Edmonton Journal website
Dear National Black Coalition of Canadian Society, We will be providing a mentorship program for Black Youths in Alberta. The University of Alberta Black Youth Mentorship and Leadership Program seeks to socially and economically empower Black youths to contribute meaningfully to the Canadian Society. The program is an interdisciplinary program. The program was offered to […]
Chief McFee’s Statement on Hate There have been recent media reports of Chief McFee’s comments about the rally at the Alberta legislature. For clarity, here are the Chief’s comments from our media availability earlier today. The Edmonton Police Service denounces tiki torches. The presence of these symbols used in our city is concerning. There is […]
The Black Identities series looks at prominent Black communities in Edmonton, their presence in the city and highlight how they differ in culture, religion and language. Aired: Feb. 19, 2021 The following link is for an interview that Jennifer R. Kelly, PhD. Professor Emeritus, did with Edmonton CBC Edmonton AM about Black Canadian history and […]