The Sankofa Mentorship program is a culture-based identity for Black Students. This is safe space for students, mentors, and parents to come together in unity and learn more about their heritage. Through collective work/responsibility, we have created an environment where creativity and cooperative economics work together to engender self-determination. There is no cost to participate and the registration is on a continuous intake basis. For the time-being, the program is being offered virtually. See the details below and the flyer for more information!
The objectives of the Sankofa Mentoring Program are:
- Building a strong Cultural Identity
- Promote Positive Social and Emotional Skills
- Develop Civic Engagement / Leadership
- Promote Holistic Health and Safety
- Promote Civic Engagement & Environmental Responsibilities
- Enhance Self-Confidence and Leadership
- Enhance Academic Performance and Self-Efficacy
- Improve Family Relationship and Conflict Resolution Skills
- Expose Diverse Career Options, Employment and Entrepreneurship
- Recognize and Promote Excellence…
- Demonstrate through mentoring that “It takes a village to raise a good child”
The program is Afro-centric based and built around the following 7 Principles:
- Unity
- Self-Determination
- Collective Work and Responsibility
- Cooperative Economics
- Purpose
- Creativity
- Faith
In the words of one student: “The Sankofa Program has helped me to hone my public speaking skills through deep discussion and analyses about our society. I became a more confident leader through my experiences and volunteering with this great program.” Addisa Thompson.
Program Registration link: Sankofa Mentoring Program | York Region Alliance of African Canadian Communities (yorkregionaacc.ca)
Website: York Region Alliance of African Canadian Communities (yorkregionaacc.ca)
