Benin History & Research Centre in Diaspora

 The inaugural Mapping of Nigerian Community Centre event was held on November 22, 2025, at the Etobicoke Civic Centre in Toronto. Attendees included retired Police Officer, Ojo Tewogbade, Mdn Truddie Edem, as well as a group of newcomers and various community members from Toronto. This initiative reflects our commitment to organizing programs throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), ensuring that we effectively address the needs of equity-deserving populations within the region. Our focus extends to new immigrants from the Global South, youth, seniors, and the Black community in the GTA.

Edo Language Day Worldwide, themed " Building Bridges: The Role of Transnationalism in Edo Arts, Film, and Literature ” on August 13th -16th, 2026 in Toronto, Canada

The Edo Cultural Heritage Commission in North America is an exemplary initiative focused on promoting and preserving the vibrant cultural heritage of the Edo people, strengthening cultural connections within the Edo community both in North America and Edo State. The centre will feature an Edo-based art gallery, conduct workshops for Black youth and children, facilitate exchange programs between North America and Edo State, and support Black artists, sculptors, and the entertainment industry, among other initiatives.  Hosting by Nekpen Obasogie and Dr. Upiomoh

Senator Neda Imasuen, representing the Edo South Senatorial District, visited the Queen Idia House Art Gallery in Toronto, Ontario, on November 8th, 2025. The reception was truly mesmerizing. He was accompanied by Hon. Taju Omoruyi, Hon. Bright Osayande, and several others. The brief time they spent at the Art Gallery was certainly worthwhile.