Celebrating Black Heritage & Culture

This Saturday, we celebrated our our 2nd Annual Black History Day celebration—a day dedicated to African heritage, language, and storytelling.

A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Noch, Founder & Executive Director of Thriving African Families, whose exceptional leadership and organization made this event possible.

We were honoured to welcome our distinguished guests:

• High Chief (Dr.) Olusoji Ijidale – A respected elder and custodian of Yoruba traditions with over 31 years of experience in public health, dentistry, and leadership.

• Mazi Chidiebere Dickson Nwankwo – A revered Igbo elder from Abia State, Nigeria, with more than 20 years of leadership experience and a passion for cultural education and unity.

• Adetunji Akintonde – President of the Nigerian Community Association of Greater Sudbury and a dedicated advocate for community engagement and cultural preservation.

Our dedicated instructors enriched the celebration:

• Tolulope Kodaolu – A passionate Yoruba language educator from Abeokuta, Nigeria, who teaches at St. Albert Adult Learning Centre

• Marshal Ihechukwu – Committed to preserving the Igbo language and culture, he teaches at St. Albert Learning Centre, guiding families to embrace their Igbo identity.

A big thank you to all the parents for bringing your children every Saturday to help them connect with their heritage, culture, and language.