Benin History & Research Centre in Diaspora

Our passion for Benin/Edo culture and art inspired us to establish the Edo Cultural Heritage Commission in North America. This significant initiative will facilitate a range of programs and collaborative partnerships within the dynamic art sectors of Canada, the United States, and Nigeria. These efforts will promote cross-cultural exchange and enhance the cultural heritage of Edo people worldwide. To support this initiative, please contact us: Website: edoheritagecommission.org  Email: edolanguageworldwide2023@gmail.com Stay tuned for our next program! ~ By Nekpen Obasogie

The Benin Summit Group (BSG), Committee for Diaspora Activities!  The Benin Summit Group Committee for Diaspora Activities is committed to uniting the descendants of Benin in the diaspora. Some of our key objectives include: 1. Represent the Benin Summit in international diaspora communities. 2. Establish and nurture relationships with diaspora groups, organizations, and individuals. 3. Promote the objectives and activities of the Benin Summit on a global scale. 4. Identify and mobilize various resources (financial, human, or technical) from diaspora communities. 5. Provide policy recommendations and insights from a diaspora perspective. 6. Act as a bridge between the Benin Summit and the diaspora communities, facilitating constructive dialogue and collaboration. 7. Engage actively with diaspora organizations and individuals. 8. Advocate for the interests of the Benin Summit and its stakeholders. 9.  Organize training sessions, workshops, or webinars to enhance diaspora engage...

I had the pleasure of attending the Christmas parade alongside the Mayor of Toronto, Olivia Chow, and I met with Deputy Mayor Amber Morley on Saturday, December 6th, 2025. On Wednesday, December 10th, 2025, we participated in a community grant event in Etobicoke with the Mayor as well.

 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