National Kriol Council

02/08/2026

The National Kriol Council was proud to sponsor the first ever “Jres wid Kriol Praid Kantes” in honor of Emancipation Day. We look forward to hosting again in 2027.

📷 Photo of the Day:

Belize Emancipation Day/Eboe Town Festival! 🇧🇿

Photo Credit: Belize City Council

02/08/2026

01/08/2026

01/08/2026

Hapi Imansipayshan Day!

Kom kohn si wi boot.

28/07/2026

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Emancipation is a call to remember, to learn, and to act. Together, let us honour our past by building a more just and inclusive Belize.

28/07/2026

Saturday August 1st.
Emancipation Day

Jres wid Kriol Praid Kantes

Come out in your best Kriol outfit to compete for a great prize!!

08/06/2026

OFFICIAL STATEMENT

The National Kriol Council of Belize has issued a formal statement affirming the Indigenous identity, ancestral rights, and territorial continuity of the Kriol People of Belize.

The statement addresses ongoing concerns affecting ancestral Kriol communities, including Placencia, Sittee River Village, Yemeri Grove, and other historic Kriol settlements throughout Belize.

The NKC maintains that Kriol communities possess collective rights grounded in historical occupation, cultural continuity, ancestral connection to territory, and internationally recognized Indigenous protections.

This is not merely a cultural issue. It is a matter of historical truth, equal protection, Indigenous dignity, and intergenerational justice.

The Kriol People have contributed to the building, defense, economy, governance, and cultural fabric of Belize for centuries. Our communities deserve recognition, consultation, and protection.

📄 Read the full statement below.

29/05/2026

Lesgo wid wi da Flowaz Bank tumaaro!

The National Kriol Council of Belize is chartering a bus to the Flowers Bank Festival tomorrow, Saturday, May 30th.

The bus will leave Pound Yard at 8:00am, then proceed to Civic Center Parking Lot.
The bus will leave Civic Parking lot at 8:30am.

We will return from Flowers Bank at 4pm.

24/04/2026

Our executive welcomes this important engagement with the National Institute of Culture and History as we continue strengthening partnerships in service of Kriol people, history, culture and identity.

Our discussions with NICH centred on key priorities: strengthening our organisational governance and resource mobilisation, advancing community issues into national dialogue, and expanding impactful initiatives like Kriol Heritage Month (Look out for it in OCTOBER!).

We also emphasised the importance of Emancipation Day education, ensuring that the story of the Belize Kriols (our ancestors and their journey to true freedom and representation) is clearly understood and meaningfully taught and respected by all.

As we move forward, we remain committed to elevating Kriol voices, safeguarding our heritage, and deepening national recognition of our identity and contributions to nationhood.

𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹l

On Monday, the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) received a courtesy visit from the leadership of the National Creole Council.

The visit was led by newly appointed NICH President, Mr. Albert Vaughan. And joining him were Deputy Mayor and NICH Administrator Eluide Miller, culture adviser Yasser Musa, and Rolando Cocom, Director of the Institute for Social and Cultural Research.

Representing the National Creole Council were Wilford Felix – President; Crysel Gabourel Moro – Vice President; Selene Solis – Treasurer; and Moralie Young – Secretary.

The meeting provided an opportunity to identify common objectives and explore new collaborations that will advance the promotion and safeguarding of Belize's Kriol history and heritage.

We look forward to building on this partnership in service of our culture and people.

13/03/2026

Our President had an inspiring discussion with our Kriol Breda Martn from San Andres, Colombia about our "Priti priti Kriol Langwij" and the importance of culture as Living Heritage.

Chek it owt!