We loved hearing Tracey Jones-Grant talk about Kwanzaa on Information Morning today! Check out this video clip from the DBDLI team breaking down the symbols and significance of Kwanzaa. And then join us from December 26 to January 1 as we light the seven candles of Kwanzaa!

With rising COVID-19 case numbers in Nova Scotia, make sure to get the latest information on testing, exposures, vaccines, restrictions, and contact tracing here: buff.ly/2W9r3gZ

Are you a visible-minority, #newcomer #woman? Do you want to gain #work experience in your field? #Visible #Minority Newcomer Women at Work program next cohort is starting in January! For more information, please contact: Anuoluwapo Amzart | 902-406-3692 | [email protected]

Our January Welcome Ambassador training program begins January 10. Over four training sessions, learn how you can help support more #inclusive, #diverse, and #welcoming communities. For more information about this free program and how to register, visit: buff.ly/3FoPMSv

Join the manufacturing workforce & build a career in a fast-growing industry! The Manufacturing Fundamentals program starting in February begins with 4 weeks of Career Readiness Training with a focus on the Manufacturing industry. info: Ksenia Lazoukova | [email protected]

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🗓 Our next Welcome Ambassador training program starts on Wednesday, February 2nd. Over four weeks, learn how you can help support more inclusive, diverse, and welcoming communities for all. To register, contact Sherida at [email protected] or call 902-406-0129

AspireAtlantic program will start this February! Join the manufacturing workforce & build a career in a fast-growing industry. info: Ksenia Lazoukova | [email protected] Future Skills Centre Davis Pier Consulting

February is African Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich culture, achievements, and contributions of #communities of African descent and African Nova Scotians. This year, we worked with Andre Fenton. Stay tuned for Andre’s spoken-word performances

We are thrilled to share Andre Fenton's poem Elders as we begin February to recognize the legacy of African Nova Scotians and communities of African descent. The video has captions and the first comment includes the full poem. #AfricanHeritageMonth youtu.be/xc4_ewW306U

Home is the second of four poems created by Andre Fenton for African Heritage Month. For Andre, this poem is a tribute to people who are always there, keeping the traditions and community alive. Watch him perform on Youtube. Enjoy! youtu.be/IVvyWlAHilc

We have some BIG news! Our book family is growing! A Child of East Preston by Wanda Thomas Bernard is now available at dbdli.ca. Get a glimpse of the author's lesser-known past as a young girl growing up in the community of East Preston. dbdli.ca/resource-mater…

AspireAtlantic program will start on Tuesday, February 22! Join the manufacturing workforce & build a career in a fast-growing industry. To secure your spot, apply here: aspireatlantic.ca/about Future Skills Centre Davis Pier Consulting

Resilience is one of the four poems Andre Fenton created for African Heritage Month as a part of the ISANS artist in residence program. Watch him perform the spoken word: youtu.be/6dG_hvYhBXg #BlackHistoryMonth #resilience

Like mobile apps? Enjoy learning? Share your opinion with us by joining our Youth Focus Group and becoming a tester of ISANS’s and SOPA's new course "Passport to Success!" If you're age 16-24, and a newcomer to Canada, sign up before Feb 22 by contacting Lisa- [email protected]

The next Building Intercultural Competence workshop is on Thursday, Feb 24th. During this free and interactive training, develop intercultural relationship-building skills and increase your understanding of settlement issues. To register: [email protected] | 902-406-4749

Black Future is the last in the spoken word poetry series by Andre Fenton, unifying the spirit of previous themes of Resiliency, Home, and Elders and demonstrating how everything is interconnected. youtu.be/e3ZciiZZ4iA

If you are a #healthcare #professional, our 7-week Online Course for Healthcare Professionals will help you improve your #communication skills with #patients & colleagues! When: March 22 - May 5 Class: Tues. & Thurs. 6-7:30pm Online: 7-8 hours/week info: bit.ly/3C9zvzK

Do you want to help make your community more welcoming to immigrants and refugees? Become a Welcome Ambassador by joining our free training program! The next sessions start on May 4th. For more information about the program and to apply, visit: bit.ly/36ZzC66