Delmore "Buddy" Daye Learning Institute

Delmore "Buddy" Daye Learning Institute Excellence in Africentric Education and Research

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Welcome back to school! ✏️📚As students, families, educators, and communities begin a new school year, DBDLI sends encour...
09/03/2026

Welcome back to school! ✏️📚

As students, families, educators, and communities begin a new school year, DBDLI sends encouragement, strength, and support to everyone stepping into September.

May this year be filled with learning, confidence, connection, and opportunities to grow.

Thank you to the educators, families, mentors, and community members who continue to help shape spaces where Black learners can thrive.

Wishing everyone a strong and successful start to the 2026 school year.

Thank you to everyone who participated in The Black Bookstore survey. 📚We truly appreciate you taking the time to share ...
09/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in The Black Bookstore survey. 📚

We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, ideas, and feedback.

Your input will help guide the development of a community-driven Black bookstore rooted in representation, learning, culture, and connection.

We’re grateful for your support and look forward to sharing more as this work continues.

What does a Fellowship look like in action?Throughout the inaugural African Nova Scotian Municipal Youth Fellowship, Fel...
08/27/2026

What does a Fellowship look like in action?

Throughout the inaugural African Nova Scotian Municipal Youth Fellowship, Fellows stepped beyond the classroom to learn, connect, ask questions, and experience municipal government firsthand.

From City Hall and 311 to workshops on leadership, communication, professional branding, community-based knowledge, and career development, each session offered a new opportunity to build skills and explore how municipalities and communities work together.

Along the way, Fellows connected with municipal leaders, community members, and professionals who shared their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives.

The Fellowship was designed to create more than exposure — it created space for African Nova Scotian youth to see themselves participating in, contributing to, and helping shape the communities around them.

Here’s a look at some of the learning, conversations, and experiences that happened along the way.

Congratulations to Dr. Barb Hamilton-Hinch and Judge Corrine Sparks on being appointed to the 2026 Order of Nova Scotia ...
08/24/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Barb Hamilton-Hinch and Judge Corrine Sparks on being appointed to the 2026 Order of Nova Scotia — the province’s highest honour.

Your decades of leadership, service and commitment to advancing equity and creating opportunities for our communities have left a lasting impact across Nova Scotia and beyond.

This recognition is so well deserved, and we are proud to celebrate two remarkable trailblazers whose work continues to open doors for generations to come.

Congratulations, Dr. Hamilton-Hinch and Judge Sparks! 👏🏾❤️

Meet the Fellows! 🌟Introducing the seven young leaders who make up the inaugural African Nova Scotian Youth Fellowship.R...
08/17/2026

Meet the Fellows! 🌟

Introducing the seven young leaders who make up the inaugural African Nova Scotian Youth Fellowship.

Representing African Nova Scotian communities across HRM and bringing a range of educational and career interests, these Fellows are spending eight weeks gaining hands-on experience in municipal government, building connections with mentors and civic leaders, and strengthening their voices in spaces where decisions are made.

We’re proud to introduce Aisha Smith, Chelsey Thomas, Jonah Oliver, Kaisen Mackinnon, Kali Williams, Paul Andre Ash, and Trondez Sparks.

The African Nova Scotian Youth Fellowship is a partnership between DBDLI and HRM, with support from the Canadian Race Relations Foundation CRRF-FCRR.

Swipe through to meet the Fellows ➡️

📸: Paul Adams

The conversation continues in Antigonish.Join us for the next stop in Emancipate Your Mind, our community series in reco...
08/06/2026

The conversation continues in Antigonish.

Join us for the next stop in Emancipate Your Mind, our community series in recognition of Emancipation Day, as we explore this year’s theme, Living Africentrically.

Moderated by Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, this conversation will bring together local voices and community leaders to reflect on identity, history, belonging, and the ongoing significance of Emancipation Day. Through shared experiences and meaningful dialogue, we’ll continue building understanding, connection, and community across Nova Scotia.

📍 Antigonish Town Chambers
📍 274 Main Street
🗓️ Tuesday, August 11
🕒 3:00–4:00 PM
🎟️ Free and open to the public

Whether you’re joining us in person or tuning in through the Black Cultural Centre livestream, we invite you to be part of the conversation.

📚 Imagine a bookstore built by the community, for the community.The Delmore “Buddy” Daye Learning Institute is exploring...
08/06/2026

📚 Imagine a bookstore built by the community, for the community.

The Delmore “Buddy” Daye Learning Institute is exploring the creation of The Black Bookstore—a community-driven social enterprise dedicated to celebrating Black literature, history, culture, and voices.

Now we want to hear from you.

Your ideas and feedback will help shape the vision, guide the business plan, and ensure this space reflects the needs and aspirations of our community.

📲 Scan the QR code or complete the survey here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=AwCdFil_OkyZ6Gslo0BULys8r2AOyotPslTeByYdLyhUNEI3TU1OS1JTMlFHNVZNSVBSNEtZSUQ5WC4u&origin=QRCode&route=shorturl

🗓️ Survey closes August 31, 2026.

Together, let’s build more than a bookstore.
Let’s build a legacy. 📖✨

Join us for Emancipate Your Mind as we continue our community series in recognition of Emancipation Day, exploring this ...
08/05/2026

Join us for Emancipate Your Mind as we continue our community series in recognition of Emancipation Day, exploring this year’s theme, Living Africentrically.

Moderated by Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, this conversation will bring together community voices to reflect on identity, history, and the power of collective knowledge.

This gathering also coincides with the final day of George Bernard Jr.: Light & Legacy at the MSVU Art Gallery. The exhibition honours the life and work of the late African Nova Scotian photographer, designer, and artist whose images documented our communities with dignity, creativity, and care—preserving moments of history while inspiring future generations.

Join us for an afternoon of meaningful dialogue, then take time to experience an exhibition that reminds us why our stories matter.

📍 MSVU – Seton Auditorium
🗓️ Sunday, August 9
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM
🎟️ Free and open to the public

We look forward to welcoming you.

The journey has officially begun.Last month, we welcomed the inaugural cohort of the African Nova Scotian Youth Fellowsh...
08/04/2026

The journey has officially begun.

Last month, we welcomed the inaugural cohort of the African Nova Scotian Youth Fellowship—a partnership between DBDLI and HRM, made possible through the support of our funder, CRRF-FCRR.

Over the next eight weeks, these emerging leaders will gain hands-on experience in municipal government, build meaningful relationships with mentors, strengthen their leadership skills, and bring their voices to decision-making spaces.

We’re excited to follow their journey and celebrate everything they’ll accomplish along the way.

Welcome to the Fellowship. 🤲🏽❤️

📸 Photography by Keandre Johnson

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5450 Cornwallis Street
Halifax, NS
B3K1A9

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
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