Black History Month is going on now…
…Saturday, January 25, with a special church service at the Full Gospel Church on 14705 116 Avenue in Edmonton, from 6 PM.
A Black History Month Special Story…Black History Month begins this Saturday with Church Service…
One glide at a time, Bernadeth Mansaray, is making history worth celebrating......
When Bernadeth Mansaray started a four-week skating program in November 2024, her goal was simple: to teach African children the joy of gliding across the ice. With kids from countries like Kenya, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Guinea, Sudan, and South Sudan, she created a space where confidence grew as steadily as skating skills.
“I wanted other kids to know how to skate just like me,” Bernadeth said.
One young participant shared her excitement: “Now, I can skate with confidence!”
The program wasn’t just about skating; it was about unlocking potential and celebrating black heritage in a unique way.
Bernadeth Mansaray’s work, supported by Africa Centre through its Black Youth Leadership Program, is a shining example of how leadership and love can inspire change.
This Black History Month, let’s celebrate her vision and the joy she’s brought to children across the community.
It’s now official, Black History Month begins this Saturday January 25, calling on God to bless the month with a special Black History Month Church Service.
This service will be followed by the Opening Ceremony on February 3, at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton.
A Black History Month Special Story…Black History Month begins this Saturday with Church Service…
One glide at a time, Bernadeth Mansaray, is making history worth celebrating......
When Bernadeth Mansaray started a four-week skating program in November 2024, her goal was simple: to teach African children the joy of gliding across the ice. With kids from countries like Kenya, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Guinea, Sudan, and South Sudan, she created a space where confidence grew as steadily as skating skills.
“I wanted other kids to know how to skate just like me,” Bernadeth said.
One young participant shared her excitement: “Now, I can skate with confidence!”
The program wasn’t just about skating; it was about unlocking potential and celebrating black heritage in a unique way.
Bernadeth Mansaray’s work, supported by Africa Centre through its Black Youth Leadership Program, is a shining example of how leadership and love can inspire change.
This Black History Month, let’s celebrate her vision and the joy she’s brought to children across the community.
It’s now official, Black History Month begins this Saturday January 25, calling on God to bless the month with a special Black History Month Church Service.
This service will be followed by the Opening Ceremony on February 3, at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton.
Deep Freeze lights up winter in Edmonton…
On January 18, Diversity Magazine team, joined hundreds of Edmontonians to brave the freezing temperatures and embrace the chill of January wrapped in warm scarves and glowing with excitement at the Deep Freeze: A Byzantile Winter Festival.
The festival grounds on Alberta Avenue (118 Avenue) between 90-95 Street Northwest was transformed into a land of creativity and wonder.
With breathtaking ice sculptures, arts installations , enchanting Pipon village, bannock by the fire, each telling a story, and celebrating winter’s magic, the cold was turned into something truly extraordinary.
Adding a playful twist were the quirky “deep-freezer races,” a feature that left both young and old smiling and screaming with joy inside open deep freezers. Nearby, guests were thrilled to a captivating live performance celebrating culture and traditions while warming up by the open fires.
This is winter at its finest, and the Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival is a celebration to remember!
Deep Freeze lights up winter in Edmonton…
On January 18, Diversity Magazine team, joined hundreds of Edmontonians to brave the freezing temperatures and embrace the chill of January wrapped in warm scarves and glowing with excitement at the Deep Freeze: A Byzantile Winter Festival.
The festival grounds on Alberta Avenue (118 Avenue) between 90-95 Street Northwest was transformed into a land of creativity and wonder.
With breathtaking ice sculptures, arts installations , enchanting Pipon village, bannock by the fire, each telling a story, and celebrating winter’s magic, the cold was turned into something truly extraordinary.
Adding a playful twist were the quirky “deep-freezer races,” a feature that left both young and old smiling and screaming with joy inside open deep freezers. Nearby, guests were thrilled to a captivating live performance celebrating culture and traditions while warming up by the open fires.
This is winter at its finest, and the Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival is a celebration to remember!
Deep Freeze lights up winter in Edmonton…
On January 18, Diversity Magazine team, joined hundreds of Edmontonians to brave the freezing temperatures and embrace the chill of January wrapped in warm scarves and glowing with excitement at the Deep Freeze: A Byzantile Winter Festival.
The festival grounds on Alberta Avenue (118 Avenue) between 90-95 Street Northwest was transformed into a land of creativity and wonder.
With breathtaking ice sculptures, arts installations , enchanting Pipon village, bannock by the fire, each telling a story, and celebrating winter’s magic, the cold was turned into something truly extraordinary.
Adding a playful twist were the quirky “deep-freezer races,” a feature that left both young and old smiling and screaming with joy inside open deep freezers. Nearby, guests were thrilled to a captivating live performance celebrating culture and traditions while warming up by the open fires.
This is winter at its finest, and the Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival is a celebration to remember!
The Round Dance is an important tradition in the culture of indigenous communities in Canada, often held to celebrate life, remember those who have passed, and bring communities together.
On January 10, 2025, the Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre became a gathering place of remembrance, healing, and community as the Round Dance was held in honour of missing and murdered Indigenous Relatives.
Guests held hands and moved in a circle, guided by the beat of the drum and the voices of singers.
The circle represents the cycle of life and the interconnectedness of everyone.
For many, the sound of the drum carries prayers and messages of hope, offering comfort and strength during difficult times.
Weekend Shoppers, Want to Transform Your Home in 2025, Let Us Take You Through The Latest Designs in Arts, Craft and Interior Home Decor…
Stop at the booth of Global Humanity Impact Foundation at the Home Renovation Show at the Calgary BMO Center January 10-12, 2025.
Their crafts are not only mind blowing, but taking it home also support widows in Africa making such fantastic products.
Get your tickets here https://www.calgaryrenovationshow.com/
A very happy weekend to you, your family, friends, and loved ones…!
Start your New Year by supporting a wonderful sister, a Calgarian, an Albertan, and help open the door to other multicultural products at Costco…
You or a family member might be next in line to get your products in…!
Join Evelyne Nyairo and the hardworking Team Ellie Bianca on Day 8-10, January 4 - 5, at Costco Heritage in Calgary, coming up. They will treasure your support…
Have you stopped by…?
Dates: January 4 - 5, 9 AM - 8:30 PM.
Location: 99 Heritage Gate SE, Calgary, AB T2H 3A7.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
Exclusive Holiday Gift Sets: Treat yourself or your loved ones with beautifully curated gifts with incredible savings!
Meet the Founder: Connect with Evelyne Nyairo and hear her inspiring journey of building a women-led, sustainable brand rooted in Calgary.
Free Skincare Consultations: Get personalized advice and discover how Ellie Bianca can elevate your skincare routine.
If you do not have a Costco membership, text or call (403) 466-7802, and they will get you, their VIP, from the door to meet the passionate team waiting to see you for the next 4 days at Costco Heritage in Calgary.
Indicate your support here https://shorturl.at/010Df
The Edo community of Nigeria in Edmonton marked end of the year in grand style with the Igue Festival, celebrated at the Beaumont Community Centre on Saturday,December 28, 2024.
The Igue festival is one of the most important festivals celebrated by the Edo people of Benin from the Southern part of Nigeria. It is usually a four-day celebration that takes place in the last week of December. It includes ceremonies and rituals to purify and strengthen the King, the people, and the land in preparation for the new year.
Major highlight of the evening was the praying with the coconut and kolanut, followed by the captivating cultural dances by the men and women groups to the rhythmic beats of the intriguing traditional Edo drums and music.
Guests were also treated to sumptuous traditional delicacies, including, egunsi soup, starch, black soup, Naija jollof and pepper soup.
Omoruyi Obaseki, the community's PRO spoke to Diversity Magazine about the celebration; ".....today we thank the gods and the ancestors for protection and preservation for the year 2024 and pray that the coming year be bountiful and that the land of canada be blessed...."
It was truly a night of cultural extravaganza, ending on a joyous note as guests moved to the dance floor showcasing their moves to the beats from the DJ.
The Edo community of Nigeria in Edmonton marked end of the year in grand style with the Igue Festival, celebrated at the Beaumont Community Centre on Saturday,December 28, 2024.
The Igue festival is one of the most important festivals celebrated by the Edo people of Benin from the Southern part of Nigeria. It is usually a four-day celebration that takes place in the last week of December. It includes ceremonies and rituals to purify and strengthen the King, the people, and the land in preparation for the new year.
Major highlight of the evening was the praying with the coconut and kolanut, followed by the captivating cultural dances by the men and women groups to the rhythmic beats of the intriguing traditional Edo drums and music.
Guests were also treated to sumptuous traditional delicacies, including, egunsi soup, starch, black soup, Naija jollof and pepper soup.
Omoruyi Obaseki, the community's PRO spoke to Diversity Magazine about the celebration; ".....today we thank the gods and the ancestors for protection and preservation for the year 2024 and pray that the coming year be bountiful and that the land of canada be blessed...."
It was truly a night of cultural extravaganza, ending on a joyous note as guests moved to the dance floor showcasing their moves to the beats from the DJ.
The Edo community of Nigeria in Edmonton marked end of the year in grand style with the Igue Festival, celebrated at the Beaumont Community Centre on Saturday,December 28, 2024.
The Igue festival is one of the most important festivals celebrated by the Edo people of Benin from the Southern part of Nigeria. It is usually a four-day celebration that takes place in the last week of December. It includes ceremonies and rituals to purify and strengthen the King, the people, and the land in preparation for the new year.
Major highlight of the evening was the praying with the coconut and kolanut, followed by the captivating cultural dances by the men and women groups to the rhythmic beats of the intriguing traditional Edo drums and music.
Guests were also treated to sumptuous traditional delicacies, including, egunsi soup, starch, black soup, Naija jollof and pepper soup.
Omoruyi Obaseki, the community's PRO spoke to Diversity Magazine about the celebration; ".....today we thank the gods and the ancestors for protection and preservation for the year 2024 and pray that the coming year be bountiful and that the land of canada be blessed...."
It was truly a night of cultural extravaganza, ending on a joyous note as guests moved to the dance floor showcasing their moves to the beats from the DJ.
