ADSON – For the love of our Heritage

African Descent Ontario 2023 Summit

Members at the ADSON 2023 Summit

Vinka at African Descent Ontario 2022 Summit

Guest Artists at African Descent 2022 Summit

The African Descent Ontario (ADSON) is a non-profit organization registered under Canada Ontario Not for profit Corporations Act. -1285132-6 that exists to foster, empower, and increase education, economic development and tolerance for the preservation and promotion of Black Canadians Heritage Culture conservation, Customs, Values, History, Arts, Heritage, and way of life in Ontario.

Upcoming Events

Annual African Descent Ontario Summit 2024

By African Descent At March 6, 2024

African Descent Ontario (ADSON) is pleased to present the Annual African Descent Summit 2024 (AAFD2024). We shall be wrapping up the International

Cultural Tapestry: an African Descent talent exhibition and fireside chat gala

By African Descent At March 5, 2024

Welcome to "Cultural Tapestry: An African Descent Talent Exhibition and Fireside Chat Gala." Join us as we celebrate the rich diversity and

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African Descent Ontario will be organizing many other events in the coming Months, and as such we would not like you to miss out on them

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Education & Youth Development

Providing educational support, scholarships, tutoring programs, mentorship initiatives, and extracurricular activities to empower youth of African descent and improve their academic success.

Cultural Heritage and Celebration

Organizing cultural events, festivals, workshops, and exhibitions that showcase the rich heritage, traditions, arts, and contributions of individuals of African descent to society.

Health and Wellness

Offering health education workshops, access to healthcare services, mental health support, wellness programs, and initiatives to address health disparities and promote healthy living within the African descent community.

Leadership and Civic Engagement

Providing leadership development opportunities, civic education, advocacy training, and platforms for political participation and community leadership to empower individuals of African descent to become agents of change and contribute to the betterment of society.

Social Justice and Advocacy

Advocating for racial equality, social justice, and human rights through awareness campaigns, advocacy efforts, policy engagement, and community organizing to address systemic racism, discrimination, and social inequities affecting individuals of African descent.

Family and Social Services

Offering family support services, parenting workshops, counseling, domestic violence prevention programs, and initiatives to strengthen family bonds and promote healthy relationships within the African descent community.

Community Empowerment and Economic Development

Providing resources, training, and support for entrepreneurship, job skills development, financial literacy, and economic empowerment initiatives aimed at improving the socio-economic status of individuals of African descent and building thriving communities.

Why Join Us next year?

Great Speakers

We bring you great speakers of solid track records who will help you understand what it means to be of African descent and how and what you ought to know as a citizen of this great nation and as an African.

Powerful Music

We aim at bringing great entertainers from all over Africa with great and mixed genres of Music to cater for all tastes and preferences of Music. Get braced for great musical trip to Africa and back.

Opportunity to Network

Because we invite as many people as possible from all over and from all sectors, you get an opportunity to network and also get new business ideas from all over the world. Don’t miss opportunities that may come with numbers.

Learn how things work

This is also a great opportunities of learning from those who have gone ahead of us of how things work in Canada, especially knowing your rights as a citizen of an African descent.