Black Advocacy Coalition @BACupNorth_NWT
Official Twitter account for #BACUpNorth - a non-profit organisation founded in the NWT (Yellowknife) to empower & advocate for all PoCs in Northern Canada. bacupnorthnwt.com/about-us Yellowknife, NWT Joined July 2022-
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On Thursday March 14, our team here at Black Advocacy Coalition met with @SenatorClement in Yellowknife. We discussed about the dynamics of being Black in the North and opportunities to support the work of Black Advocacy Coalition. @AmbeChenemu
Here we go! Let’s do it together. cabinradio.ca/121636/news/ye…
Our inaugural #BlackHistoryMonth Gala was a resounding success! Thank you to all of our distinguished guests, performers and volunteers. It was a night to remember! #BlackHistory #BHM #Yellowknife #BACupNorth
The Château Nova Hotel in Yellowknife was electrified over the weekend with outstanding performance from the invited dance crew and the audience. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #Yellowknife #BACupNorth
Thank you to @BacUpNorth for the honour of speaking at your inaugural #BlackHistoryMonth gala last night. Congratulations on the successful event! #nwtpoli #BHM2023 #OursToTell
Check out this sneak peek of our BHM Gala tonight. We look forward to seeing you all. #BHMGala #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #BHMGalaYK #BlackHistory #Yellowknife cc: @CBCNorth @YkOnline @CabinRadio
Come learn about #BlackHistory through art presented by Yellowknife-based Artist LJJ. #BlackHistoryMonth #YellowKnife #BACupNorth
Join us for a month-long #BHM celebration! From our roundtable discussion to the African Market, a West-African cooking class, and movie night. These events are free and open to the public. Visit the link to register and join in the fun. linktr.ee/BACupNorthbio #Yellowknife
#BHM GALA TICKETS! 🎟 On Feb 25, we're hosting the very first #blackhistorymonth Gala Night in Yellowknife. We're thrilled to be joined by show-stopping performances, great music and good company. For ticket, see flyer below: #blackhistorymonth #spectacularnwt #yellowknifelife
We’ve partnered with @nwtliteracycouncil to bring you recommended books by Black authors to read this 2023. This collection is exciting, adventurous and insightful. Hope you enjoy reading them. See link below for complete list. #BlackHistoryMonth linktr.ee/bacupnorthbio?…
As part of #BlackHistoryMonth bulletin, LJJ will be showcasing various Pan African Leaders and the stories behind their activism and impact on the Black community. Venue: Makerspace YK Admission: FREE. Time: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM (MST).
Our Black History Month Calendar is ready. Click link below to sign up for our many fun and free activities through out February. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #BlackHistoryMonth #blackexcellence
When Canada is at its best bramptonist.com/brampton-mom-c…
I have been told to have strong oratorical skills but I know for a fact that my foriegn accent has impacted the way I am viewed at work or within community spaces. How less often my opinion is valued even when I have the best ideas around the table cbc.ca/news/canada/ma…
An insightful article by Business INSIDER. As a Black Male working in white Canada, I have definitely felt the “make an effort to fit into the culture” experience, even so, I can’t imagine what it is like for Black Women in any work environment or class. …usinessinsider-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.busine…
Labour shortage, high cost of living, stagnated economy, lack of infrastructure and investment, all sum up to a Government in denial on the need for population growth. cabinradio.ca/112722/news/ec…
These were my thoughts back in 2019 about the education system in the north and so called affirmative action policies and still true until this day. nnsl.com/nwtnewsnorth/a…
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7K Followers 349 Following Official Twitter of the City of Yellowknife Emergency Police, Fire, Medical call 9-1-1 After hours (MED) 920-2737 After hours (PW) 920-5699On Thursday March 14, our team here at Black Advocacy Coalition met with @SenatorClement in Yellowknife. We discussed about the dynamics of being Black in the North and opportunities to support the work of Black Advocacy Coalition. @AmbeChenemu
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If prayer is your thing, please send one up for my firstborn, Chase. We had to rush him to the E.R. today 🖤
Thank you to @BacUpNorth for the honour of speaking at your inaugural #BlackHistoryMonth gala last night. Congratulations on the successful event! #nwtpoli #BHM2023 #OursToTell
Calling all teachers, parents, and anyone who loves art! Don’t forget to download the #BlackHistoryMonth colouring poster on our website. 🎨 Share your creations using the #BHM2023 hashtag! canada.ca/en/canadian-he… #OursToTell
Thank you @BACupNorth_NWT for hosting an inspiring campaign school opening panel last week. I was honored to share the floor with @CynthiaMufanda1 and Bright Lubansa. If you're looking for resources on running for office: shecannwt.ca #leadership #equalrepresentation
If she was strong enough to survive this — then white kids should be strong enough to learn about it in school. Agree? #BlackHistoryMonth
(2/2) The free-of-charge workshop is aimed at supporting those interested in running for public office. Workshops will run from 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM on February 15 & 16. eventbrite.com/e/campaign-sch… #nwtpoli
(1/2) February is #BlackHistoryMonth, which honours the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities. In celebration of this important month, @BACupNorth_NWT and the GNWT are co-hosting a hybrid campaign school workshop.
This session I said the same things I've said for 3 years: remove Wal-mart from BIP, open the DMV on Saturday, provide a winter campground option, pass paid sick leave, stop paying Northview $20 million a year, not have archaic liquor laws. I think I've made negative progress...
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