The Black Spaces Summit & Symposium Vancouver 2025
The Black Spaces Symposium is an annual gathering dedicated to empowering African Descent communities by creating inclusive platforms for dialogue, artistry, and action
Date/Time: Oct 3 2025, 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Vancouver
Through collaborative programming, the Symposium fosters cultural pride, community resilience, and sustainable solutions for the future.
Location: Events will be hosted across public institutions and community spaces in Vancouver, with both in-person and virtual offerings to ensure accessibility for all
Tickets: Register online
“The Black Spaces Symposium is about more than gathering—it’s about reimagining what is possible when we create intentional spaces to uplift African Descent voices and build lasting connections.” - Kor Kase Afro Van Connect, Co- Executive Director.
Program highlights include:
Panel Discussions on pressing issues and visions for the African Descent community
- September 21, 2025
Breaking the Silence: Mental Health Awareness in the African Descent Community – (Panel)
- October 3, 2025
Honoring the Legacy: Cultural Preservation and Celebration in African Descent Communities – (Panel)
- October 18th, 2025
Roots of Resilience: Afro-Indigenous Foods and Reciprocal Land Practices – (Panel)
- October 23, 2025
Vision to Victory: Creative Entrepreneurial Opportunities – (Panel)
Artist Performances celebrating creativity and resilience
- October 23, 2025
Black Space Jam – Artist Showcase
Workshops designed to foster dialogue, healing, and collective action
- October 25, 2025
Redefining Possibilities: Creative Leadership and Community Engagement with Black Mental Health Week – (Workshop Online)
The Symposium invites BIPOC communities, LGBTQ2IA+ members, allies, and the wider public to engage in a powerful, inclusive dialogue that centres and celebrates African Descent experiences, culture, and innovation.
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