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Our purpose is to support our community of Black Women/non-binary folks in a culturally safe space and to promote and facilitate cultural healing. This will include virtual and in person sessions in Vancouver with professional African guest artists and facilitators, so that we can celebrate our own ancestry, together.
for BLACK women/non-binary folks only
Schedule
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The project runs from end-August to end of November 2020, in Vancouver. We also have African storytelling nights out in nature, and a blessing ceremony!
In-person classes:
Every Saturday – 2 pm to 4 pm OR
4 pm to 6 pm
*We are currently enrolling our 2nd intake for our 4 pm class
Online classes:
Every Sunday – 5 pm to 6:30 pm
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First Nations Blessing Ceremony
Traditional (Ewe) Blessing Ceremony
Traditional dances
Afrobeats dance
Traditional drumming
Traditional songs from Zimbabwe
Storytelling Nights (once a month)
Traditional clothing to perform
End of project performance night
And more!!!
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Save the date!
No experience or equipment required. We will provide the drums and other equipments needed for the duration of the project.
Save the date!
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Save the date!
Please save Saturday, October 24th for our Blessing Ceremony. It will be a day-retreat out in nature. You will be gone roughly from 10 am to 4 pm, and lunch will be provided. You will receive full details once you are enrolled in the program.
How to register
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Our second intake registration has started for the in-person gatherings at 4 pm on Saturdays and the online sessions on Sundays: Simply click on the "Register Now" button.
End of project performance
End of project performance
End of project performance
We will close the project with a performance for our families. You won't have to perform if you don't want to. If you do perform, an African outfit will be provided to you for the performance.
One more thing...
Can I bring my children?
We understand that it is not always possible for you to organize baby sitting for your kids so yes, feel free to bring them. After all, we are a Village! Just make sure you bring their toys and anything they need to be occupied while you are drumming, dancing or singing!
FAQ
I am not black but I love everything this project is about. Can I join this group?
NO. This is for Black women/non-binary folks only.
I am interested but I don't want to commit. Can I just drop-in from time to time?
We would prefer it if you could attend on a consistent basis. We are confident that once you experience the deep connection that happens around drumming, dancing and singing together, you will make every effort to attend all sessions! So please, come any time you can, we will be here, ready to welcome you into the Tribe. Also, keep in mind that regular attendance contributes to building trust and connection, and a deeper sense of belonging.
I want to attend but I am concerned about Covid-19. Is there another way I can be a part of this?
We understand your concerns and we take every precaution to keep everyone safe when meeting in person. Having said that, we also have an online weekly gathering so that those who cannot join us physically can still be part of the group. The online sessions are for any Black person who wants to join us!
THANK YOU !!!
We are grateful for the generous support of the Government of Canada and the Canadian Red Cross, and for the contribution of the Vancouver Opera.