CommunityOct 12, 20264 mins
Help Shape the Future of Black Healthcare in British Columbia
Afro Van Connect supports Afiya Care Collective's Black Health Survey. Share your experiences and help shape BC's first Black Health Centre.
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CommunityAug 11, 20265 mins
Celebrating Freedom, Culture & Community: Emancipation Day 2026
Afro Van Connect Society's Emancipation Day Celebration 2026 brought community together for a powerful day of culture, music, history, entrepreneurship, and connection. Thank you to everyone who helped make the celebration a success—we can't wait to do it again in 2027!
CommunityFeb 28, 20268 mins
10 Black-Owned Restaurants You Need to Try
From Ethiopian injera to Jamaican jerk, discover the best African and Caribbean flavors across the city.
MusicFeb 28, 20265 mins
The Rise of Afrobeats in Vancouver's Club Scene
How African rhythms are reshaping Vancouver's nightlife and bringing communities together on the dance floor.
CommunitySep 12, 20266 mins
Turn Your Voice Into Policy: Apply for the 2027 LEVEL Youth Policy Program
Applications are opening for Vancouver Foundation’s 2027 LEVEL Youth Policy Program. Indigenous and racialized immigrant and refugee youth across B.C. can build leadership, advocacy and public-policy skills while developing a policy project addressing an issue that matters to their community.
FilmSep 12, 20263 mins
🎬 GIVEAWAY | AFRO VAN CONNECT × VIFF 2026 : DAO
Enter Afro Van Connect’s VIFF 2026 ticket giveaway for a chance to see Dao by acclaimed filmmaker Alain Gomis—a powerful exploration of identity, heritage, belonging, and the African diaspora across France and Guinea-Bissau.
CommunityApr 7, 20264 mins
Building Meaningful Partnerships with Black & African Diaspora Communities
Afro Van Connect recently facilitated a workshop with the City of Vancouver focused on rethinking community engagement—shifting from one-time consultation toward sustained, trust-based partnerships with Black communities.
FilmSep 12, 20262 mins
🎬 GIVEAWAY | AFRO VAN CONNECT × VIFF 2026 : KIKUYU LAND
Afro Van Connect is proud to partner with VIFF 2026 to celebrate Black and African diasporic storytelling. Enter our community giveaway for a chance to experience DAO and Lifeline on the big screen.
CommunitySep 14, 20265 mins
Black Spaces Symposium & Summit 2026: Building Black Futures Through Culture, Community & Collective Power
Join Afro Van Connect Society and Black Space Media Inc. for the Black Spaces Symposium & Summit 2026—a two-part gathering exploring Black creativity, access, political participation, cultural memory, placemaking, community power, and the future of Black spaces.
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Food1 min
Afro Van Connect & Fare Farms Are Heading to Feast of Fields 2026
Afro Van Connect’s Fare Farms Initiative is heading to Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields at UBC Farm on August 23! Join us for an afternoon celebrating sustainable food systems, food sovereignty, African heritage growing practices, culture, and community.
Art3 mins
A Call to Story: Why “Being Black in Canada” Matters Now
The Being Black in Canada program is more than a call for applications—it’s an invitation to tell stories that matter. Through mentorship and hands-on filmmaking, emerging Black creators have the opportunity to explore identity, community, and lived experience while shaping narratives that resonate across Canada.
Food1 min
Growing Food, Growing Community: Celebrating the 2026 FARE Farms Harvest
Celebrate a successful 2026 harvest with Afro Van Connect’s FARE Farms Initiative! The growing season isn’t over yet—come explore what’s growing, learn about African and Afro-diasporic food traditions, and join us for a community garden tour.
Business5 mins
Web Summit Vancouver 2026: Why This Moment Matters for Black Communities in BC and Beyond
Web Summit Vancouver 2026 brings global tech, capital, and networks to the city, creating a major opportunity for Black communities in BC and beyond. It’s a chance to build connections, increase visibility, and help shape the future of technology and culture.
Community3 mins
Volunteer at the Fare Farms and Backyard Garden at MOV: Community Garden Work Day
Join the Backyard Garden at the Museum of Vancouver, in partnership with Afro Van Connect and the Fare Farms Initiative, for a community garden work day on September 19. Help us mulch the garden pathways, care for the space, and grow community together.
Art4 mins
FIFA World Cup 2026 in Vancouver: A Moment for Community & Culture
FIFA World Cup 2026 is bringing global energy to Vancouver, creating opportunities for communities of African descent to connect, celebrate culture, and take part in the moment. From local events to business and youth engagement, this is a chance to show up and be seen.
Film6 mins
Behind the Scenes: Vancouver's African Film Collective
Meet the filmmakers bringing African-Canadian stories to screens across Canada and beyond.
Community3 mins
Afro Van Connect Selected as B.I.G. 3.0 Grant Recipient
Afro Van Connect has been selected as a recipient of the Black Ideas Grant (B.I.G.) 3.0, supporting Black-led organizations across Canada. This investment will strengthen our programming, advance Fare Farms, and deepen our commitment to community-led cultural infrastructure.
Community3 mins
Celebrate Emancipation Day 2026 with Afro Van Connect
Join Afro Van Connect on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Vancouver Maritime Museum for a vibrant celebration of Emancipation Day. Experience live music, Black-owned businesses, African and Caribbean cuisine, cultural performances, family-friendly activities, and community connection as we honour the history, resilience, and contributions of people of African descent. Come celebrate freedom, culture, and community.
Culture4 mins
Lifeline at VIFF 2026 | Celebrating Somali-Canadian Storytelling
Afro Van Connect celebrates Lifeline, the debut feature from Somali-Canadian filmmaker Ilhan Abdullahi. Rooted in Vancouver's Somali community, the film explores belonging, responsibility, identity and the complicated journey of finding your way back home.
Film4 mins
GIVEAWAY: WIN TICKETS TO SEE I LOVE BOOSTERS
Afro Van Connect is partnering with Elevation Pictures and The TARO Group to give away 6 pairs of tickets to see I LOVE BOOSTERS in theatres. Directed by Boots Riley and starring Keke Palmer, the film arrives in theatres May 22, 2026. Stay connected for your chance to win complimentary Cineplex passes.
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