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WHAT’S HAPPENING

Bringing community, culture, and connection to life across the Lower Mainland

Easter Egg Hunt

Join us for a joyful afternoon with:

  • Meet the Easter Bunny

  • Exciting Egg Hunt

  • Games & Prizes

A fun-filled family event bringing our community together!​

📅 April 4, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 École Pauline Johnson Elementary School
       1150 22nd St, West Vancouver, BC

Help Us Make the Magic Happen

  • This event thrives because of community support.

  • Volunteers are always welcome — whether helping with setup, guiding activities, or creating a warm and welcoming environment for families.

  • Adult participation is essential in making this event safe, engaging, and memorable for all children.

  • Come not just to attend, but to contribute, connect, and help create something meaningful.

3rd Annual Community Care Day

Join us for our 3rd Annual Community Care Day, where we come together to share meals, connect, and support members of our wider community.

📅 April 6, 2026

⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

📍 Oppenheimer Park

       400 Powell St, Vancouver, BC

Step In. Show Up. Serve.

We are gathering to offer warm meals, essential items, and, most importantly, genuine human connection. We are creating a space where every person feels seen, valued, and treated with dignity. This is about showing up for each other, building bridges across communities, and practicing compassion. These shared moments remind us that community is not a topic of discussion, but an action we take. This is how we build the kind of community we all want to live in.

Rhythms & Stories: Drum Circle Experience

Join us for an interactive, art-based experience inviting participants to explore African culture through:

  • Drumming

  • Movement

  • Storytelling

  • Creative expression

 

Guided by facilitators from Uganda Social Society in BC, participants will:

  • Learn how rhythm connects communities

  • Experience oral storytelling traditions

  • Engage in hands-on drumming and reflection

  • No experience needed—just come ready to participate!

📅 July 25, 2026
⏰ TBA
📍 West Vancouver Memorial Library 1950 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC 

​No experience needed

Just come ready to Participate!

Summer Camp: African Dance & Drumming Sessions

FEEL THE BEAT. SHARE THE JOY.

A vibrant summer experience where children and youth will:

  • Learn African dance and rhythms

  • Build confidence and creativity

  • Connect with culture and community.

Each week is intentionally designed to build skills, confidence, and excitement, leading to a powerful Friday Performance Showcase for families and the community. 

This isn’t just a camp—it's:

  • A space where children feel seen and confident

  • A place to build cultural pride and belonging

  • A platform to express, grow, and shine

📅 TBA
⏰ TBA
📍 West Vancouver Community Centre2121 Marine Dr #2, West Vancouver, BC

KWETU 2026

Presence. Pride. Belonging.

Join us for a two-day full-circle experience of a community-rooted cultural festival and learning experience that deepens engagement, expands access, and strengthens community connection across West Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, moving from reflection and connection to visibility and celebration.

PAST EVENTS

Cypress Elementary

March 5, 2026

We brought energy and culture to Cypress Elementary with:African drumming & dance performances and a lively recess drum circle with students.

 

A powerful day of sharing Ugandan and African heritage with young learners!

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