Welcome to the Loyalist Connections Creative Society (LCCS) Forum! We are excited to share a recap of our recent two-day forum on Capacity Building and Cultural Preservation with our followers, readers, community members, and partners. On February 22nd and 23rd, the LCCS Forum made history. LCCS's vision of connecting the community and preserving history was realized through 12 recordings with a live audience. As an organization, LCCS is dedicated to community engagement and preserving cultural heritage through various projects, such as mapping our podcast content using GIS, creating the Africentric Historical Timelines of Joy, Power, and Resistance (Coming to the website SOON!), and relaunching our Season 1 & 2 episodes. The two-day Forum showcased these initiatives and served as an intentional call to action to help advance the last year of the International Decade of People of African Descent (2015-2024). We also highlighted Lynn Jones's African Canadian Diaspora Heritage Collection! (We encourage all our readers to visit the collection housed at the Saint Mary's University Archives).
At the heart of our forum were the African Nova Scotian communities whose rich and vibrant history deserves platforms for telling, hearing, and preserving it. Day one focused on introductions and the discovery of what capacity building and cultural preservation meant to us. Day two of the forum highlighted the intersections of capacity building and cultural preservation in Black communities. We brought together a diverse group of guests and discussed various topics that explored history and the contemporary.
With a few
scheduling conflicts and minor technical difficulties, the forum was a
resounding success. As a Community Member said, "You've gone from
documenting history to making it! Well done, you and the whole team." We
can't wait to share passionate discussions, insightful reflections, and meaningful connections with you. Our products are a testament to the power of
community engagement and the importance of preserving cultural heritage. We
are grateful to everyone who contributed to making this forum a success and
look forward to continuing our mission in the future.
In an era where digital platforms are increasingly becoming the primary means of sharing information and then automatically preserving it, Gabriel Jones stands at the forefront of a ground-breaking approach to a non-digital industry. Gabriel is committed to mentoring communities in their heritage project initiatives. In this session, he discusses...
David Downey Sr. in this episode emerges not just as an athlete, but also as an embodiment of African Nova Scotian resilience, and determination. Residents of Main street, a father of ten boys and three girls he is accompanied on this autobiographical journey by his youngest David Downey Jr. Downey Sr. shares a warm story about the sweat and...
In human history, the storyline of African heritage stands as an essential and neglected thread, preserving Black experiences through time and continents. In Canada Black history, identity, and experience are overlooked beyond Black communities. Preserving African heritage in Canada reflects the resilience of a community determined to be...
In Shelburne Nova Scotia, lies the Ross Thompson House built between 1783 and 1785, a colonial structure representative of the town's complex history. This building, which initially served as a mercantile space for the Ross brothers, later evolved into a hybrid of a living space and store, symbolizing the commercial vibrancy of the era. However,...
Join us for a powerful and passionate episode on advocacy and activism with Isaac Saney and Irvine Carvey! Irvine's journey with advocacy and activism began in earnest in the mid to late 1900s, marking the start of a lifelong commitment to standing up for the rights and history of African Nova Scotian communities. His presidency at the Africville...
In her pursuit to understand, reveal, and highlight the hidden evidence of Black Women's presence throughout history, Rachel Zellars is bringing to light the overlooked narratives of Black women in history. In this episode Rachel shares with us her inspirators – from historians and critical scholars like Marisa Fuentes and Saidiya Hartman (Check...
The No. 2 Construction Battalion holds a unique place in African Nova Scotian history, and it should hold that unique place in Canadian history. This episode through Chuck Smith and Douglas Ruck tells us why these stories should be known and understood. Chuck and Douglas describe the men who served on the No. 2 Battalion as Black Canadians who...
This episode feels like family at the dinner table! There is a deeply personal touch in the historical perspective on cultural preservation, given by Chuck Smith. Chuck shared the reality of growing up as one of the few Black individuals in his community and the education system. He sits in vulnerability with us as he reflects on the isolation and...
Wendi L. Wilson's session journey goes deep into the heart of cultural preservation within the African Nova Scotian community. She begins with the stories of exceptional African Nova Scotian women, highlighting the lengths individuals went to overcome systemic barriers and contribute to their communities. Wendi emphasizes she can see the resilience...
During another session, Andre Anderson and Rodney Small took centre stage as they highlighted the significance of community leaders in shaping the lives of young individuals. They both emphasize the importance of educating our youth about their rich heritage and the resilience of their ancestors. Their discussion revolved around the impact of...
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