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Empowerment Through Language and Culture
BLAC is dedicated to providing exceptional resources for the African community. Our objective is to strengthen bonds and create opportunities through the power of language and cultural competency. Whether you're looking to learn a new language for personal growth, or improve speaking your mother tongue, we are here to support your journey. Passionately, we are making a difference in creating enriched experiences for enthusiasts of African culture.
Empowering children and families is at the heart of our mission. We provide the tools and support needed to build positive individual identities in a multicultural society.
Why Choose Us?
Community-Focused: We understand the unique needs and aspirations of the Black community and tailor our programs to reflect our shared experiences and goals.
Professionalism: Our team consists of highly qualified and passionate educators and care practitioners committed to your success.
Culture Affirming: We incorporate culturally relevant materials and discussions, making language learning more relatable and engaging.
Flexible Learning: With both online and in-person classes, we offer flexible schedules to fit individual and group classes.
Therapeutic-based: We blend evidence-informed therapeutic practices with cultural understanding to provide holistic support that nurtures the mind, emotions, and identity of every client.
Language Class
$299/term
We work with families to preserve language and culture for children through literacy and communication. Virtual classes run from 12-14 weeks (Thurs/Sats) per term in small groups. Classes are beginner-friendly, age-appropriate, and taught by a passionate, patient instructor. Enroll your family today and help your child proudly say, “Mo féràn èdè Yorùbá!”
Summer Camps
$199/week
Fostering identity and inclusion through community.
3+1 Offer
$50/pack
Start speaking Yoruba with our collection of books translated into English.
Are you Western or visiting Africa soon? Choose from one of the top five most widely spoken African languages. Our high-5 African languages cover four of the five regions of Africa, namely Arabic (north), Swahili (east), Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo (west and central).
High-5 Africa
We give children a near-real experience of what it feels like shopping and trading in Lagos market, It is a day for Lagosians to reimagine and newbies to imagine the noise, hustle and bustle of Nigeria’s most terrific shopping mall.
Summer African Festival (Eko Re)
Empowering Mustangs with Yoruba Language Literacy
Black History Month 2024 @St Mary, Welland
Outdoor Play @summer camp
We care about children and youth building spiritual stamina that supports their mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
BI-MONTHLY EVENT!!!!
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