African Canadian Civic Engagement Council

African Canadian Civic Engagement Council ACCEC is a national public affairs organization that promotes and strengthens opportunities for the African-Canadian population.

Our mission is to preserve the best interest of African Canadians, by promoting quality of life and augmenting opportunities for children, youth, families, and individuals through education, leadership, research, and social innovation.

The (3U) Youth Program is a dynamic group experience designed specifically for Black youth. Rooted in the values of Usal...
06/17/2026

The (3U) Youth Program is a dynamic group experience designed specifically for Black youth. Rooted in the values of Usalama (safety), Uwezo (agency), and Utulivu (stability), the program creates a supportive and empowering environment where young people can connect with peers, explore their identities, and build confidence for the future.

Join us every Thursday at 3:00 – 4:30 PM from July 2 at the Timbuktu Innovation Hub for real conversations, self-discovery, creativity, healing, and empowerment.

THERE'S SO MUCH TO EXPERIENCE

Exploring identity & self-expression
Building real friendships & community
Finding purpose, meaning & hope
Grow personally and socially
Celebrating justice, dignity & Black excellence

Whether you want to boost your confidence, gain new skills, or simply find your people, the 3U Program is your space to shine.

AGE GROUPS
15–19
20–24
25–30
Sign up now: www.accec.ca/civic-engagement
Questions? [email protected]

The (3U) Youth Program is a dynamic group experience designed specifically for Black youth. Rooted in the values of Usal...
06/16/2026

The (3U) Youth Program is a dynamic group experience designed specifically for Black youth. Rooted in the values of Usalama (safety), Uwezo (agency), and Utulivu (stability), the program creates a supportive and empowering environment where young people can connect with peers, explore their identities, and build confidence for the future.

Join us every Thursday at 3:00 – 4:30 PM from July 2 at the Timbuktu Innovation Hub for real conversations, self-discovery, creativity, healing, and empowerment.

THERE'S SO MUCH TO EXPERIENCE

Exploring identity & self-expression
Building real friendships & community
Finding purpose, meaning & hope
Grow personally and socially

Celebrating justice, dignity & Black excellence
Whether you want to boost your confidence, gain new skills, or simply find your people, the 3U Program is your space to shine.

AGE GROUPS
15–19
20–24
25–30
Sign up now: www.accec.ca/civic-engagement
Questions? [email protected]

Come join the OST Conference for a day of fun and learning on Thursday, June 25, 2026!This year's conference will be hel...
06/16/2026

Come join the OST Conference for a day of fun and learning on Thursday, June 25, 2026!

This year's conference will be held in person on the NAIT campus, in the Productivity and Innovation Centre Building. The conference will have incredible presentations from Multicultural Health Brokers Cooperative, Ever Active Schools, BGCBigs and more!

Experience the informative and practical sessions focused on building staff and organizational capacity for delivering summer programs in our ever-changing world. This conference is for people who work with children and youth in out-of-school time (summer and after-school) programming. It is a fun and interactive way to engage in meaningful discussions, access valuable training, and acquire new skills and helpful tools.

Click the link below to register https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2026-out-of-school-time-conference-tickets-1990530861390?aff=oddtdtcreator

Congratulations to our very own Emmanuel Onah for being one of the honorees of MacEwan’s 2026 Alumni Awards in the Emerg...
06/13/2026

Congratulations to our very own Emmanuel Onah for being one of the honorees of MacEwan’s 2026 Alumni Awards in the Emerging Leader category that recognizes recent graduates who continue to make significant contributions to their professions and communities.

This annual awards celebrate trendsetters, innovators and leaders who started their journey at MacEwan University and we are delighted that Emmanuel Onah; a community builder, strategist and advocate whose leadership bridges health equity, justice reform and youth empowerment was honoured at a ceremony held yesterday at the Robbins Health Learning Centre, MacEwan University.

As the current director of community initiatives at REACH Edmonton Council for Safe Communities, Onah helps lead strategy and delivery across initiatives that strengthen community safety, inclusion, newcomer belonging and youth well-being.

A seasoned non-profit leader, he previously served as director of operations at the Africa Centre, leading transformative initiatives including culturally safe vaccine clinics that served thousands across North Edmonton during COVID-19 and a free counselling program that supported African, Black and Caribbean Albertans.

Onah co-founded the African Canadian Civic Engagement Council (ACCEC), helping launch the Timbuktu Innovation Hub and supported the establishment of initiatives shaping equitable sentencing practices in Alberta's courts.

His work continues to strengthen pathways for inclusion, leadership and systemic change across Canada.

Congratulation to all the honorees. www.macewan.ca/about-macewan/alumni/awards/emerging-leader-award/

Join us every Thursday at 3:00 – 4:30 PM from July 2 at the Timbuktu Innovation Hub for real conversations, self-discove...
06/12/2026

Join us every Thursday at 3:00 – 4:30 PM from July 2 at the Timbuktu Innovation Hub for real conversations, self-discovery, creativity, healing, and empowerment.

THERE'S SO MUCH TO EXPERIENCE

Exploring identity & self-expression
Building real friendships & community
Finding purpose, meaning & hope
Grow personally and socially
Celebrating justice, dignity & Black excellence

Whether you want to boost your confidence, gain new skills, or simply find your people, the 3U Program is your space to shine.

AGE GROUPS
15–19
20–24
25–30
Sign up now: https://accec.ca/civic-engagement/
Questions? [email protected]

With profound sorrow and deep gratitude, we mourn the passing of Dr. Régine Uwibereyeho King; a remarkable friend, schol...
06/11/2026

With profound sorrow and deep gratitude, we mourn the passing of Dr. Régine Uwibereyeho King; a remarkable friend, scholar, community-builder, and advocate whose life was a testament to service, courage, and humanity.

Dr. Régine King dedicated her life to building bridges, nurturing communities, and inspiring hope where it was most needed. Through her stellar contributions to academia, she challenged minds and expanded horizons, leaving an enduring intellectual legacy that will continue to shape generations.

She served humanity with compassion, touched lives through her unwavering commitment to justice, dignity, and the well-being of others. Her work was never confined to institutions or titles; it lived in relationships, communities, and the lives transformed by her wisdom, generosity, and care.

A champion of equity and anti-racism; Dr. Régine King spoke truth with courage and conviction. Her leadership illuminated pathways toward a more just and inclusive society, reminding us that meaningful change requires both principled action and deep compassion. Her vision of peace-building was both profound and practical. She understood that lasting peace is rooted in respect, dialogue, healing, and our shared humanity.

We recognize and appreciate her commitment to African Indigenous knowledges. She recognized and celebrated the richness, wisdom, and transformative potential of Indigenous ways of knowing, ensuring that these perspectives were honored, preserved, and elevated within scholarly and community spaces alike.

Dr. Régine Uwibereyeho King's legacy lives on in the communities she strengthened, the minds she inspired and in the memory of her resilience. We extend our deepest condolences to all who knew and loved her.

06/11/2026

The lived experiences of Black communities navigating legal challenges have been underrepresented in the conversations that shape policies, services, and access to justice. Today, we have an opportunity to help change that.

African Canadian Civic Engagement Council (ACCEC) with support from Department of Justice Canada, is leading an Alberta-specific community-based research to better understand the legal problems and disputes experienced by Black Albertans. This important work contributes to broader efforts to develop more comprehensive, responsive, and equitable justice policies and frameworks that reflect the realities of diverse communities.

If you are an African, Black, or Caribbean adult living in Alberta who has faced a legal problem or dispute that was difficult to resolve, your experience matters. Your voice can help identify barriers, inform solutions, and ensure that Black perspectives are meaningfully reflected in future justice planning and service delivery.

By sharing your experience, you are helping to build a stronger foundation for accountability, representation, and systemic improvement.

ACCEC remains committed to advancing civic responsibility and evidence-based advocacy that strengthens outcomes for Black communities. Click the link below to begin https://forms.office.com/r/W2mAEAR6mu.

For more information, email [email protected] or call 587-566-9405

06/09/2026

Join us every Thursday at 3:00 – 4:30 PM from July 2 at the Timbuktu Innovation Hub for real conversations, self-discovery, creativity, healing, and empowerment.

THERE'S SO MUCH TO EXPERIENCE

Exploring identity & self-expression
Building real friendships & community
Finding purpose, meaning & hope
Grow personally and socially
Celebrating justice, dignity & Black excellence

Whether you want to boost your confidence, gain new skills, or simply find your people, the 3U Program is your space to shine.

AGE GROUPS
15–19
20–24
25–30

Sign up now: https://accec.ca/civic-engagement/
Questions? [email protected]

The lived experiences of Black communities navigating legal challenges have been underrepresented in the conversations t...
06/08/2026

The lived experiences of Black communities navigating legal challenges have been underrepresented in the conversations that shape policies, services, and access to justice. Today, we have an opportunity to help change that.

African Canadian Civic Engagement Council (ACCEC) with support from Department of Justice Canada, is leading an Alberta-specific community-based research to better understand the legal problems and disputes experienced by Black Albertans. This important work contributes to broader efforts to develop more comprehensive, responsive, and equitable justice policies and frameworks that reflect the realities of diverse communities.

If you are an African, Black, or Caribbean adult living in Alberta who has faced a legal problem or dispute that was difficult to resolve, your experience matters. Your voice can help identify barriers, inform solutions, and ensure that Black perspectives are meaningfully reflected in future justice planning and service delivery.

By sharing your experience, you are helping to build a stronger foundation for accountability, representation, and systemic improvement.

ACCEC remains committed to advancing civic responsibility and evidence-based advocacy that strengthens outcomes for Black communities. Click the link below to begin https://forms.office.com/r/W2mAEAR6mu. For more information, email [email protected] or call 587-566-9405

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