Skip to main content

2025 Edo Language Day in Toronto, August 8th-13th

The Organizing Committee of Edo Language Day Worldwide is thrilled to announce the schedule of 2025 Edo Language Day (third edition) Celebration with the theme: “Voices of Our Ancestors: Preserving the Edo Linguistic Heritage.” The program aims to revive Edo Indigenous languages and dialects worldwide, and the three senatorial districts of Edo State. This includes Esan, Afemai, Ora, Etsako, and other Indigenous dialects.

This year’s program will be hosted by the Nigerian Canadian Multicultural Centre in partnership with OISE/University of Toronto and the Institute of African and Diaspora Studies, University of Lagos. The main event is scheduled to be held in-person on August 9th in Toronto and Edo State and virtually on August 13th worldwide. The programs will take place in six locations: Toronto (Canada), Benin City, Auchi, Ekpoma, Okpella, and Ososo (Edo State, Nigeria).

Saturday August 9th, 2025 - 1:00pm - 6:00pm. Location: Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399 The West Mall, Etobicoke, ON M9C 2Y2

Wed, August 13th, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Location: (Online via Zoom) OISE University of Toronto 252 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1V6

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Benin Summit in Diaspora, May 2, 2026 - Zoom Link & Guest Speakers

The Benin Summit Group in the Diaspora is excited to announce its inaugural global event, taking place via Zoom. We cordially invite everyone to join us for an engaging and insightful discussion centered around the rich history of the Benin Moats. This event will delve into the remarkable achievements of our ancestors and explore how they established a legacy of greatness that continues to influence us today. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate our heritage together!   Zoom Link  Time: May 2, 2026  at 6:00 PM Nigerian time      https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84773601077?pwd=gZF2T6CNrNILZqaePz78Y0JODbpx7V.1  Meeting ID: 847 7360 1077    Passcode: 422664 
Post a Comment
Read more

Cultural Glamour: Nekpen Obasogie & Edo Women in Canada

Meet Nekpen Obasogie, the Global Coordinator of Edo Language Day Worldwide, and some sophisticated Edo women in Toronto, Canada!
Post a Comment
Read more

Edo Cultural Heritage Commission in North America, Nov. 22, 2025

The Edo Cultural Heritage Commission in North America is an exemplary initiative dedicated to promoting and preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Edo people. Our mission is to strengthen cultural connections within the Edo community in North America and Edo State.  We are thrilled to announce our inaugural global event, which will take place both online and in-person in Toronto on Saturday Nov. 22, 2025 at 5 pm Nigerian time, 11 am Eastern time. This event will introduce the proposal and mapping of the Edo Cultural Heritage Centre in Toronto. The centre will feature an Edo-based art gallery (museum), organize workshops for Black youth and children, facilitate exchange programs between North America and Edo State, support Black artists, sculptors, the entertainment industry, and more.    Hosting by Nekpen Obasogie
Post a Comment
Read more