The Black & Here Community Centre is here to celebrate, connect, and empower communities of African descent, newcomers, and equity-deserving peoples in British Columbia through education, creativity, and collaboration.
The British Columbia Black History Awareness Society (BCBHAS) celebrates the achievements of Black people in British Columbia by creating an awareness of the history of Blacks in B.C., stimulating interest in the contributions of persons of African ancestry to B.C. and Canada today, and celebrating historical and contemporary achievements in the arts, education, government, sports, science, and more.
REP Here in Canada works in a “beyond settlement” space—creating pathways for newcomers and equity-deserving creatives to access full and meaningful social, civic, and economic participation in publishing and creative industries. Known for Here Magazine and community-driven cultural events, REP Here believes that lived-experience storytelling, meaningful cultural exchange, and education are powerful tools for building empathy and lasting bridges of understanding.
Territorial Acknowledgement: The Black & Here Community Centre is located on the traditional, unceded territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋə People from the Songhees and Xwepsum Nations. We are grateful to support immigrant, newcomer, and Black community members on these Coast Salish territories.