The Ubuntu Connekt

Strong communities are built when leaders listen. ❤️

We were honoured to welcome West, MPP for City of Greater Sudbury, to our Africa Day Community Dialogue 2026.

His presence reminded us that real leadership is about showing up, listening to communities, and working together to create opportunities for everyone.

Thank you, , for supporting meaningful conversations around inclusion, belonging, and community development. Together, we're building stronger communities and stronger partnerships.

Together, we continue building bridges between Africa and Canada.
Erica Asante-Yeboah

Leadership begins with showing up.

One of the greatest honours during Africa Day Community Dialogue 2026 was welcoming Mayor Paul Lefebvre to celebrate with us.

His presence reminded us that when leaders show up, communities feel seen, heard, and valued.
Africa Day was more than a celebration of culture, it was a space where conversations turned into connections, and identity became an opportunity to build stronger partnerships and a more inclusive City of Greater Sudbury

Thank you, Mayor Paul Lefebvre, for standing with our community and supporting the vision of a city where everyone belongs.

This is just the beginning of our Africa Day 2026 journey as we continue sharing the stories, people, and moments that made the day unforgettable.

Together, we are building bridges between Africa and Canada. ❤️🌍🍁

Declutter Wellness Spaces Erica Asante-Yeboah

Happy Birthday to Our CEO & Co-Founder, Caroline Owashaba! 🎉

Today, we celebrate a visionary leader whose passion, resilience, and commitment continue to inspire meaningful change in our communities.

Your unwavering dedication to creating spaces of belonging, empowering individuals, and connecting communities through Ubuntu Connekt has touched countless lives. Thank you for leading with purpose, compassion, and courage.

As you celebrate another year, we wish you continued wisdom, good health, favor, and even greater impact.

Happy Birthday, Caroline Owashaba! May this new chapter be filled with endless possibilities and abundant blessings.

With gratitude,
The Ubuntu Connekt

🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day!

Today, The Ubuntu Connekt joins Canadians everywhere in celebrating Canada Day.

As we celebrate, we also take time to reflect on the journey of this nation and the people whose resilience, sacrifices, and contributions have helped shape the Canada we proudly call home today. We honour Indigenous Peoples, celebrate our diversity, and recognize the many communities that continue to strengthen this country every day.

At The Ubuntu Connekt, we believe that our differences are our strength and that when people feel connected, they thrive.

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and blessed Canada Day! 🍁❤️

Happy Canada Day from The Ubuntu Connekt family!

The Future Was Already in the Room 😘😅

If you were at Africa Day 2026, then you know exactly what we're talking about!

Our children took the stage and delivered a powerful poem about Africa, our culture, food, values, education, traditions, and identity. They spoke with confidence, pride, and passion, leaving the audience smiling, laughing, reflecting, and wanting more.

Honestly, some of the youngest speakers of the day stole the show! ❤️

Their performance reminded us that preserving our culture is not just about celebrating where we come from, it's about teaching the next generation who they are and where they belong.

We are incredibly proud of our young leaders. They are the future, and the future is bright.

👏 Let's celebrate our children. Northern Ontario Black Economic Empowerment Program City of Greater Sudbury Cambrian College International The Ubuntu Connekt YMCA of Northeastern Ontario-Employment and Immigrant Services Greater Sudbury Police Service Regional Business Centre - Sudbury Fortunate Nayebare Compass / Boussole / Akii-Izhinoogan City of Greater Sudbury Developmental Svc Declutter Canada Caroline Owashaba Declutter Wellness Spaces

On Friday, May 29, 2026, we (The Ubuntu Connekt and Declutter Canada) proudly hosted our first-ever Africa Day Community Dialogue in the beautiful City of Greater Sudbury.

What filled the room was not just people. it was diversity, inclusion, participation, and a shared commitment to building stronger communities. We welcomed guests, participants from different backgrounds, cultures, professions, and experiences, all coming together to learn, connect, and engage in meaningful dialogue.

Africa Day was never just about Africa.

It was about heritage, culture, food, innovation, entrepreneurship, partnerships, identity, belonging, and opportunity. It was about recognizing the value that every community brings to our city and exploring how we can work together to create a more inclusive, vibrant, and prosperous Greater Sudbury.

From community leaders and service providers to newcomers, youth, families, businesses, law enforcement, elected officials, and not-for-profit organizations, the room reflected the very best of what community looks like when people come together with purpose.

As we reflect on the success of this inaugural event, we are reminded that meaningful conversations create meaningful change. Africa Day 2026 was not an endpoint, it was the beginning of new partnerships, stronger connections, and future opportunities.

💭 What does Africa Day mean to you?

We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.



City of Greater Sudbury, Greater Sudbury Police Service, Regional Business Centre - Sudbury, YMCA of Northeastern Ontario-Employment and Immigrant Services, Northern Ontario Black Economic Empowerment Program, Declutter Wellness Spaces., City of Greater Sudbury Developmental Svc Caroline Owashaba , Carol Ahabwe, Laurentian University - Université Laurentienne , Cambrian College International Paul Lefebvre College Boreal Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Erica Asante-Yeboah

Get ready for powerful conversations, meaningful connections, and inspiring stories as we bring together leaders, changemakers, professionals, and community voices for the Africa Day Community Dialogue in Sudbury.

✨ A space to connect, learn, network, and celebrate culture, identity, and opportunity.

📍 Sudbury, Ontario
📅 May 29, 2026
⏰ 1:×⅘÷0PM – 4PM

Hosted by The Ubuntu Connekt in partnership with Declutter Canada

Africa Day 2026 is building momentum in the City of Greater Sudbury!

We are excited to welcome MPP Jamie West as a Special Guest Speaker as we come together to celebrate African identity, culture, diversity, and community connection.

Join us for an afternoon of dialogue, storytelling, cultural reflection, networking, and meaningful engagement as we bridge Africa & Canada from identity to opportunity.

📍 Church of Christ the King Memorial Hall
📅 Friday, May 29, 2026
⏰ 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Presented by The Ubuntu Connekt & Declutter Wellness Spaces Declutter Canada

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

We are excited and honoured to welcome Mayor Paul Lefebvre to Africa Day Community Dialogue 2026.

The Mayor of the City of Greater Sudbury will be joining us and delivering a keynote address as we come together for meaningful conversations on culture, identity, inclusion, leadership, opportunity, and community connection.

This is more than an event, it is a space to connect, learn, celebrate diversity, and build stronger communities together ❤️🌍

📍 Church of Christ the King Memorial Hall
📅 Friday, May 29, 2026
⏰ 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Hosted by Declutter Canada