About this Event
recognized Justification:
Given the dark history mired with racial segregation/violence during slavery and colonial times, many people of African Descent have used lots of platforms to advocate for their fundamental rights and equity.
The African Descent Summit is one of the platforms that will bring people of African Descent from different walks of life together to reflect on their common agenda and aspirations. The Summit will therefore strengthen action to dismantle the obstacles encountered by People of African Descent in Canada and beyond. Furthermore, It will promote knowledge about African Canadian heritage, and many fundamental contributions of People of African Descent in humanity advancement. This will be through presentations from outspoken pan African speakers, Key influential African Descent Canadians, Black Canadian , music from legendary African artists as well as showcasing of art and culture in various forms.
Summit Mission:
Advocating and inspiring people of African descent in Canada and International Organizations to fully participate, empower and promote the international decade for people of African Descent.
Summit Overall Goal:
The overall goal of the summit is to empower the people of African Descent and contribute towards the cross-cutting issues in areas of respect ,protection and fulfillment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by people of African Descent as by universal declaration of human rights.
The Key Summit Objectives:
The summit will:
- Promote African art ,culture and heritage.
- Be a platform for the discussion and reflection on what people of African Descent in Canada have done to improve African leadership, culture, Art, Health, employment, development, and sustainable development.
- Focus on addressing the needs of people of African Descent in Canada and around the globe, with emphasis on vast cultural diversity and potentials.
- Come up with key recommendations for different implementation organizations and stake holders, which once adhered to, would result into a better initiative for the future generations of people of African descents in Canada.
- To provide an enabling environment for people of African descent to meet and generate positive conclusions and potential of people of African descent showcase the innovations, skills, abilities and talents.
- To examine, formulate and advocate for key recommendations to be adopted by different people across Canada and beyond.
- To provide participants with opportunity to expand their leadership skill among people of African descent for advancement of opportunities and solutions to conflict and challenges we face.
- To empower the less privileged people of African descent through music and art for people of African descent.
- To network with African professionals and to learn from each other and share cultural diversity experiences.
Contact info :
Website : www.africandescenton.org
Email : [email protected]
Tel: 4373325563
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Metro Toronto Convention center, 255 Front Street West, Toronto, Canada
CAD 80.00 to CAD 2394.00