Looking back

Past Events Archive

Gardens, gatherings, language classes and workshops: the projects that shaped our community.

Community

Building lasting bonds

Diversity

Celebrating every culture

Empowerment

Inspiring confidence

Our projects, year after year

From a sustainable gardening partnership to language classes for children, each initiative reflects our commitment to community, diversity and empowerment.

Medium shot woman holding vegetables

April – October 2023 · and 2024

Harvesting Connections

A meaningful partnership with Land Of Dreams, a project of the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) centred around a community garden: a space for newcomers to reconnect with their roots, build community bonds and learn about Alberta’s Indigenous heritage.

In 2024, the Grow Black African Nightshade project improved food security and cultural connection for Calgary’s Cameroonian community.

Close up friends eating together

July 2023 · Fish Creek Provincial Park

Diverse Delights

A social gathering at Fish Creek Provincial Park celebrating diversity and inclusion.

Through cultural exchange and potluck sharing, people from various backgrounds came together to foster unity and understanding within the community.

Two young girls reading together

January – December 2023

Language Roots

A year-long journey teaching the basics of our native language to kids, to preserve and promote our cultural heritage.

Through engaging and interactive lessons, children grew proud of their heritage and built a deeper connection to their roots.

EmpowerHer — BNFAC community photo

May 2023 · with Dynamic Women of Calgary

EmpowerHer

A leadership development presentation for women under the theme “Empowering Women”, led by a representative from Dynamic Women of Calgary.

Participants built the skills, confidence and assertiveness needed to thrive in leadership roles.

More recent highlights

Our latest gatherings, from summer festival to winter stage.

Grassifield Cultural Day (2) — BNFAC community photo

February 2025 · Calgary

Black History Month

Two performances celebrating Cameroonian traditions and Black heritage.

Medium shot happy friends posing

September 30, 2024

Harvest Feast & Orange Shirt Day

An intercultural exchange honouring Indigenous cultures.

Grassifield Cultural Day (1) — BNFAC community photo

July 27, 2024 · Central Memorial Park

Grassfield Cultural Day

Over 600 participants celebrating the Grassfield heritage.

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