WHO WE ARE
The society started as a steering committee in 1999 at Vancouver Island University. The group discussed and celebrated the achievements of Afro-Centric people in British Columbia.
In 2003, the society began as the Black History Society. On March 19, 2005, a motion was passed to change the name to Nanaimo African Heritage Society. The society became officially incorporated under the Society Act on August 9, 2005.
Keeping hope alive
OUR MANDATE
Our Society provides a sense of community for all people with an interest in Black History Month.
Every February our society provides a welcoming environment for people of all cultures. Join us in honouring Afro-Centric pioneers local and world wide.
OUR OBJECTIVES
AFRICAN HERITAGE
To promote African, African Canadian and African American Heritage in our community
African Culture
To share the rich heritage of African culture with the many and varied groups in the city of Nanaimo
knowledge
To promote knowledge related to the nature of African, African Canadian and African American Heritage
community
To utilize the traditions and culture of the African Heritage to best serve the community
Social interaction
To provide cultural and recreational venues for positive interaction
OUR board of directors
founding President
shalema gantt
Vice
president
secretary/
treasurer
bobby satheesen
Members at Large
len mycock
roxanne scheifer-rolPh
pamela sylvan
leslie thompson
adrienne thomson
kenny wayn
black history month
Remembering those that came before us whom fought oppression and segregation. NAHS celebrates the lives of all People of African Descent and Indigenous People from all lands that have fought through adversity and hardship.
black history gala
NAHS celebrates People of African Descent and Afro-Centrism through Arts & Culture.
black pioneers
Remembering people who migrated to Canada to flee apartheid, racism, and slavery. Hoping for a better life whilst struggling with the similar issues as they raised families and struggled to build communities.
anti-racism
Through Arts & Culture NAHS educates about racism, slavery and Indigenous rights.