Subscribe to get notified about new events!

The Foundation for the Flourishment of African and Latin Ancestry Communities in Canada

The Foundation for the Flourishment of African and Latin Ancestry Communities in Canada empowers and uplifts these communities through cultural events, education, and advocacy, fostering unity and celebrating heritage in a diverse society.

A late-night celebration of Afro and Latino rhythms, dance, culture and community. Every online ticket includes one complimentary cup of sorrel juice, also known as zobo, jamaica, folere or bissap. Regular value: $25. Save your ticket online and help us plan a wonderful LaCo SignOff Party together. At the door: $20 for one guest or $30 for two guests. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1785965568/wysiwyg/gi7flcyj465qx9gk1igw.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

Afro x Latino Beats GROOVE Gala

Join Ivan for a restorative GROOVE experience centred on movement, enjoyment, connection, and being present in your body. Come as you are. No dance experience is required. Your registration gives you access to this experience and the wider E=M&sup3; Belonging Summit programme. You are welcome to explore the other daytime and early-evening sessions without registering again. Donation-based or free. Suggested contributions: $4.44, $11.11, $22.22, $44.44, or a custom amount. Please note: Afro x Latino GROOVE Gala entry is separate and requires its own paid ticket.

Restorative GROOVE and Enjoyment with Ivan

E=M&sup3; Belonging Summit is a full-day registration path for movement, music, mindfulness, and meaningful connection. Your registration includes the daytime programme and the Music Circle &amp; GROOVE Jam, from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM MDT. Choose Free registration or Pay What You Can. The separately ticketed Afro x Latino Beats GROOVE Gala is not included in this registration.

E=M3 Belonging Summit: Movement. Music. Mindfulness.

Meet us on the rooftop for a sunset gathering of live rhythm, connection and GROOVE. This is an interactive, participatory music circle and groove jam, rather than a conventional performance program. Confirmed lineup: &bull; Rachel Aliza &bull; Grant Shiwei Pan, participating artist Donation-based or free. Suggested contributions: $4.44, $11.11, $22.22, $44.44, or a custom amount.

Music Circle & GROOVE Jam

♿ Accessibility Brighton Block is wheelchair accessible, with seating available. Please let us know in advance about any specific access needs. ☕ About the Gathering A welcoming, low-pressure gathering for entrepreneurs, vendors, creatives, small-business owners and attendees seeking informal community and professional connections. This is not a formal business conference or a guaranteed vendor marketplace. 👥 Who It Is For Anyone who wants space for rest, connection, conversation or informal professional networking within the larger gathering. 💬 What to Expect A relaxed two-hour community pause. Rooftop access is weather permitting. 🎟️ Tickets Pay What You Can, including a Free option. This registration reserves your place for Belonging: Informal Social &amp; Entrepreneur Networking. For access across the E=M&sup3; Belonging daytime and early-evening program, from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM, please register for the E=M&sup3; Belonging Summit full-day ticket. The Afro x Latino GROOVE Gala requires a separate ticket. For the full schedule, visit belong.falac.org.

Belonging: Informal Social & Entrepreneur Networking

♿ Accessibility Brighton Block is wheelchair accessible, with seating available. Please let us know in advance about any specific access needs. 🗣️ About the Conversation A community conversation on belonging, culture, arts, technology and the futures we want to build together. Speaker details will be announced soon. 👥 Who It Is For Anyone interested in culture, identity, creativity, technology and community futures. 💬 What to Expect A thoughtful hour of stories, ideas and shared reflection. 🎟️ Tickets Pay What You Can, including a Free option. This registration reserves your place for the Keynote + Panel. For access across the E=M&sup3; Belonging daytime and early-evening program, from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM, please register for the E=M&sup3; Belonging Summit full-day ticket. The Afro x Latino GROOVE Gala requires a separate ticket. For the full schedule, visit belong.falac.org.

Keynote + Panel: Belonging, Culture, Arts, Technology and Community Futures

♿ Accessibility Brighton Block is wheelchair accessible, with seating available. Please let us know in advance about any specific access needs. 🎨 About the Workshop This interactive workshop explores belonging through movement and creative expression. The facilitator will be announced soon. 👥 Who It Is For Open to all experience levels. Bring curiosity, comfortable clothing and a willingness to explore. 💬 What to Expect A playful, participatory hour of movement, creativity and connection. 🎟️ Tickets Pay What You Can, including a Free option. This registration reserves your place for the Movement and Creative Workshop. For access across the E=M&sup3; Belonging daytime and early-evening program, from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM, please register for the E=M&sup3; Belonging Summit full-day ticket. The Afro x Latino GROOVE Gala requires a separate ticket. For the full schedule, visit belong.falac.org.

Movement and Creative Workshop

♿ Accessibility Brighton Block is wheelchair accessible, with seating available. Please let us know in advance about any specific access needs. 🪷 About the Experience Serena Sound invites you into a restorative, sound-led pause in the day. This session is designed as an accessible space to slow down, listen and settle into a shared atmosphere of rest and belonging. 👥 Who It Is For Anyone seeking a calmer, sound-based moment within the Summit. No prior experience is needed. 💬 What to Expect A gentle hour of intentional sound, rest and collective stillness. 🎟️ Tickets Pay What You Can, including a Free option. This registration reserves your place for Soundbath Activation by Serena Sound. For access across the E=M&sup3; Belonging daytime and early-evening program, from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM, please register for the E=M&sup3; Belonging Summit full-day ticket. The Afro x Latino GROOVE Gala requires a separate ticket. For the full schedule, visit belong.falac.org.

Soundbath Activation by Serena Sound

♿ Accessibility Brighton Block is wheelchair accessible, with seating available. Please let us know in advance about any specific access needs. 🌱 About the Activation Mange Bien Szn is a community-led activation that makes room for connection, nourishment, shared energy and seasonal belonging. Come as you are for a warm, participatory hour rooted in care and community. 👥 Who It Is For Open to anyone. No prior experience is needed. 💬 What to Expect A welcoming, community-centred hour of connection and collective presence. 🎟️ Tickets Pay What You Can, including a Free option. This registration reserves your place for Mange Bien Szn Activation. For access across the E=M&sup3; Belonging daytime and early-evening program, from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM, please register for the E=M&sup3; Belonging Summit full-day ticket. The Afro x Latino GROOVE Gala requires a separate ticket. For the full schedule, visit belong.falac.org.

Mange Bien Szn Activation

A phone-free space for men to gather, reflect, connect and be present together. Curated and hosted by Ivan Touko. Come as you are. Donation-based or free.

All Men's Circle

Tous les cercles d'hommes

20260207 UofA&#39;s I-Week Celebration Join us in celebrating the rich heritage of African and Latin communities at UofA&#39;s I-Week. Your participation affirms cultural pride and community strength. This event, organized by the Foundation for the Flourishment of African and Latin Ancestry Communities in Canada (FALAC), offers a vibrant platform for sharing stories and fostering understanding. Dive into discussions, enjoy cultural expressions, and connect with those committed to a just and thriving society. Let&#39;s honor our roots and shape the future, together.

20260207 UofA's I-Week Celebration

“My people will sleep for one hundred years, but when they awake, it will be the artists who give them their spirit back.” — <a href="https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/louis-riel" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;box-sizing:inherit;-webkit-user-select:auto" target="_blank">Louis Riel</a><hr />Who is Louis Riel? Louis Riel was a Canadian politician and leader of the Métis people, known for his role in leading two significant resistance movements. He is known to be a central figure in advocating for Métis rights and identity during the period of Canada's westward expansion. Riel is also recognized as the founder of the province of Manitoba. Today, Riel is considered a complex and controversial figure—viewed by many as a rebel, but increasingly recognized as a hero who fought for Métis rights and the broader rights of Indigenous peoples.<hr /> Canada's Inaugural ART 4 AI Village Gathering Summit invites you to Harness the Power of Creativity to Shape the Future of AI and Build a Sustainable Career at the Art 4 AI Village Gathering Summit.The ART 4 AI Summit connects artists, technologists, and thought leaders to explore the transformative potential of art in AI. Join us in Edmonton on February 28, 2025, for inspiring talks, panels, and networking opportunities. Follow us for updates and announcements!<h2>Confirmed Speakers:</h2><p style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(14, 14, 14)">We are excited to announce confirmed speakers, including but not limited to:<ul><li style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin-top:12px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(14, 14, 14);box-sizing:inherit"><a href="https://www.shedoesthecity.com/artist-spotlight-juno-award-winning-reggae-artist-tome/" style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204);text-decoration-color:currentcolor;box-sizing:inherit;-webkit-user-select:auto" target="_blank">TÖME</a> (Michelle Akanbi) – Juno Award-winning bilingual reggae artist with over 20 million online reach.</li><li style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin-top:12px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(14, 14, 14);box-sizing:inherit"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidienaomi/" style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204);text-decoration-color:currentcolor;box-sizing:inherit;-webkit-user-select:auto" target="_blank">Heidie Oosthuyzen</a> – Private capital and AI expert with 15 years in entertainment.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-d-bakare/" style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204);text-decoration-color:currentcolor;box-sizing:inherit;-webkit-user-select:auto" target="_blank"></a></li><li style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin-top:12px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(14, 14, 14);box-sizing:inherit"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-d-bakare/" style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204);text-decoration-color:currentcolor;box-sizing:inherit;-webkit-user-select:auto" target="_blank">Damilare Bakare</a> – Expert in technology and innovation management, founder of XposureNow.</li><li style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin-top:12px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(14, 14, 14);box-sizing:inherit"><a href="https://www.marniebenney.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;box-sizing:inherit;-webkit-user-select:auto" target="_blank">Toyin Oladele</a>: Founder of <a href="https://www.icaionline.org/," style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;box-sizing:inherit;-webkit-user-select:auto">https://www.icaionline.org/,</a> Expert in Arts Programming, Event Production, and Mentorship for Newcomers<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivantouko/" style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204);text-decoration-color:currentcolor;box-sizing:inherit;-webkit-user-select:auto" target="_blank"></a></li><li style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin-top:12px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(14, 14, 14);box-sizing:inherit"><a href="https://edifyedmonton.com/people/top-40/2023/ivan-touko/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204);text-decoration-color:currentcolor;box-sizing:inherit;-webkit-user-select:auto" target="_blank">Ivan Touko</a> – Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40 awardee and filmmaker with over 10 years of experience in Entertainment.</li></ul>Brough to you by The Foundation for the Flourishment of African and Latin Ancestry [Artpreneurs] Communities in Canada (FALAC.ORG), this immersive event combines education, innovation, and community connection at the intersection of art and artificial intelligence. Join us to learn from industry-leading AI experts, connect with all emerging creatives and entrepreneurs, and unlock strategies to turn your creativity into a sustainable career. Don't miss your chance to be part of this culturally rich, community-focused and tech-forward summit, fostering a future where art and technology thrive together. Reserve your spot today— and we highly encourage you to donate at least $5 CAD!

Canada's ART 4 AI Village Gathering Summit

<div style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;;font-size:14px;line-height:20px;box-sizing:inherit">« Mon peuple dormira pendant cent ans, mais quand il se réveillera, ce sont les artistes qui lui rendront son esprit. »     — <a href="https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/louis-riel" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;-webkit-user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">Louis Riel</a><hr /><div style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;;font-size:14px;line-height:20px;box-sizing:inherit">Qui est Louis Riel ? Louis Riel était un homme politique canadien et un chef du peuple métis, connu pour son rôle dans la direction de deux mouvements de résistance importants. Il est reconnu comme une figure centrale dans la défense des droits et de l'identité des Métis pendant la période d'expansion vers l'ouest du Canada. Riel est également reconnu comme le fondateur de la province du Manitoba. Aujourd'hui, Riel est considéré comme une figure complexe et controversée—vu par beaucoup comme un rebelle, mais de plus en plus reconnu comme un héros qui a lutté pour les droits des Métis et les droits plus larges des peuples autochtones.<hr /><div style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;;font-size:14px;line-height:20px;box-sizing:inherit">Le Sommet inaugural de rassemblement du village ART 4 AI du Canada vous invite à exploiter le pouvoir de la créativité pour façonner l'avenir de l'IA et construire une carrière durable au Sommet de rassemblement du village ART 4 AI.Le Sommet ART 4 AI connecte des artistes, des technologues et des leaders d'opinion pour explorer le potentiel transformateur de l'art dans l'IA. Rejoignez-nous à Edmonton le 28 février 2025 pour des conférences inspirantes, des panels et des opportunités de réseautage. Suivez-nous pour des mises à jour et des annonces !Intervenants confirmés :Nous sommes ravis d'annoncer les intervenants confirmés, y compris mais sans s'y limiter :<ul><li style="font-family:Roboto;box-sizing:inherit"><a href="https://www.shedoesthecity.com/artist-spotlight-juno-award-winning-reggae-artist-tome/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;-webkit-user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">TÖME</a> (Michelle Akanbi) – Artiste reggae bilingue lauréate d'un prix Juno avec plus de 20 millions de personnes atteintes en ligne.</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;box-sizing:inherit"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidienaomi/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;-webkit-user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">Heidie Oosthuyzen</a> – Experte en capital privé et IA avec 15 ans d'expérience dans le divertissement.</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;box-sizing:inherit"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-d-bakare/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;-webkit-user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">Damilare Bakare </a>– Expert en gestion de la technologie et de l'innovation, fondateur de XposureNow.</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;box-sizing:inherit"><a href="https://www.marniebenney.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;-webkit-user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">Toyin Oladele</a> : Fondatrice de https://www.icaionline.org/, experte en programmation artistique, production d'événements et mentorat pour les nouveaux arrivants.</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;box-sizing:inherit"><a href="https://edifyedmonton.com/people/top-40/2023/ivan-touko/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;-webkit-user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">Ivan Touko</a> – Lauréat du prix Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40 et cinéaste avec plus de 10 ans d'expérience dans le divertissement.</li></ul><div style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;;font-size:14px;line-height:20px;box-sizing:inherit">Présenté par la Fondation pour l'épanouissement des communautés d'ascendance africaine et latine [Artpreneurs] au Canada (FALAC.ORG), cet événement immersif combine éducation, innovation et connexion communautaire à l'intersection de l'art et de l'intelligence artificielle.Rejoignez-nous pour apprendre des experts en IA de l'industrie, connecter avec tous les créatifs et entrepreneurs émergents, et découvrir des stratégies pour transformer votre créativité en une carrière durable.Ne manquez pas l'occasion de faire partie de ce sommet riche en culture, axé sur la communauté et tourné vers la technologie, favorisant un avenir où l'art et la technologie prospèrent ensemble.Réservez votre place dès aujourd'hui—et nous vous encourageons vivement à faire un don d'au moins 5 $ CAD ! </div></div></div></div>