# Africanival > Celebrating African Culture in the Heart of Edmonton ## Posts - [Connecting with businesses](https://africanival.org/connecting-with-businesses/): We’re connecting with businesses who want to take the FREE networking opportunity at Africanival Reception event on June 7, from 6 PM to 8 PM, at Churchill Square in downtown Edmonton. ALSF. Alternative Legal Service Firm Inc., located on 10611 98 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, with contact number, 825.522.4113, will be networking and connecting with community leaders, organizational leaders, artistic, business, government, and political leaders from across Alberta at the Africanival Pre-event Reception on June 7, from 6 PM to 8PM, at Churchill Square – FREE! - [An impactful meeting bringing together Community Leaders](https://africanival.org/an-impactful-meeting-bringing-together-community-leaders/): On Saturday, May 11, Africanival hosted an impactful meeting bringing together Community Leaders, representatives from various Communities, Organizations, Influencers, and enthusiastic members eager to participate in the upcoming parade. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who attended this significant gathering. If you represent an Organization or Community and haven’t yet registered for the parade scheduled for the morning of June 8, worry not! It’s not too late to join in the festivities. Simply register at africanival.org/flag-parade/ or drop us an email at info@africanival.org. Mark your calendars for Africanival 2024, spanning June 7th to 9th. Let’s make this celebration unforgettable! - [A wonderful Artists and models meeting](https://africanival.org/a-wonderful-artists-and-models-meeting/): A huge thank you to all the artists who joined us at last Saturday’s meeting. Your presence and contributions are invaluable. We also extend our gratitude to the models who participated in the training session. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. For those interested in volunteering, please reach out to Prestige, our Volunteer Manager, at (587) 357-5289 or via email at volunteers@africanival.org. More details can be found on our website at www.africanival.org. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be a part of Africanival 2024, happening on June 7th, 8th, and 9th. We look forward to seeing you there! - [Enjoy the beauty of Edmonton while at Africanival](https://africanival.org/enjoy-the-beauty-of-edmonton-while-at-africanival/): Those coming from across the country and from Edmonton too can enjoy the rich and colourful cultures at Africanival 2024, as well as, have some nice catchy spots to visit and take great photos at the Edmonton River Valley. Africanival 2024 is scheduled for June 7,8,&9, at Churchill Square in Edmonton, Alberta. - [Wow Africanival Team!](https://africanival.org/wow-africanival-team/): The hardworking Africanival team of volunteers is ready to treat you to another rich and colourful cultural Afro Caribbean showpiece on June 7,8,&9, at Churchill Square in Edmonton. Powered by over 100 volunteers, get ready to network and connect with community, organization, artistic, business, government, and political leaders from across Alberta at the Africanival Pre-event Reception on June 7, from 6 PM to 8PM, at Churchill Square – FREE! Join the colourful parade on June 8, from 10 AM to 12 Noon, and showcase your culture, talents, skills, organization’s program, business products/services, government agency, or whatever you want to share with […] - [Africanival 2018](https://africanival.org/hello-world/) ## Pages - [Art Sphere](https://africanival.org/art-sphere/) - [Marimba Workshop](https://africanival.org/marimba-workshop/): Register below to take part in the workshop - [VIP Lounge](https://africanival.org/vip-lounge/) - [Afro Carib Fest YYC](https://africanival.org/afocaribbeanfest/) - [Fundraising](https://africanival.org/marketplace/) - [Flag Parade](https://africanival.org/flag-parade/) - [Art Corner](https://africanival.org/art-corner/) - [Drum Session](https://africanival.org/drum-session/) - [DYH](https://africanival.org/dyh/) - [Password Recovery](https://africanival.org/password-recovery/): [RM_password_recovery] - [Artists](https://africanival.org/artist/) - [Vendor Applications](https://africanival.org/vendor-applications/) - [Gallery](https://africanival.org/gallery-2/) - [Gallery 2018](https://africanival.org/gallery-2018/) - [Patrons](https://africanival.org/patrons/): Africanival 2019 is extending an invitation to become a Patron of the festival. Are you one of the hardworking people doing good work in the development and growth of the community? Africanival will be honoured with the privilege of having you as a Patron – a representative who will promote, work toward the growth and expansion of the festival. With your contribution we hope to gain a strong foothold within the African communities in Edmonton and grow across Alberta. As a Patron you are entitled to; Bronze: With a donation of $100 – a seat at the VIP area of the […] - [Sponsors](https://africanival.org/sponsor-2/) - [Agenda](https://africanival.org/agenda/): Africanival 2018 Agenda       END OF AFRICANIVAL 2018 - [The MC's](https://africanival.org/the-mcs/): Amanda Nothando is an ambitious young vibrant lady behind the Edmonton based Film Production Company known as Monumental Arts Network. She is an artistically gifted, powerful, and confident actress, media personality and entertainer with a keen eye for all things amazing (TN included). People famously know her for her distinct laugh, exquisite fashion sense and hosting red carpet events but most importantly, for her Talk Show on YouTube, ‘The Amanda Nothando Show’ which was launched 2017. The Talk Show focuses on the untold struggles as well as the success of entrepreneurship and dream chasing which she simply calls “Finding Your Purpose”. […] - [Media Partners](https://africanival.org/media-partners/):           - [Dance & Cultural](https://africanival.org/dance/):   Arie Edmonton is a masquerade dance associated with a society of hunters in Freetown or villages in Sierra Leone. Arie cultural performance brings to Edmonton and Africanival 2018, exciting dance routines mimicking the techniques used in hunting with the masquerader accompanied by a conductor who holds a wooden gun as part of a hunting play. Their costumes made of different animal parts; shells, horns, teeth, appreciates the role animals play in human survival. Such hunting societies are thought to have originated among the 19th century “liberated Africans” rescued from slave ships by the Royal Navy and brought to Freetown instead […] - [Gospel Hour](https://africanival.org/gospel/):   Eudora Aletta Eudora Aletta is a mother, singer/song writer, author, cake decorator, interpreter. She is currently a fourth-year student at York University, studying Gender and Women Studies, African Studies. Eudora Aletta is a proud supporter of unity and equality for all mankind.  Inspired by the story of Nelson Mandela, Malcom X, Kwame Nkrumah, Thomas Sankara, Marcus Garvey, and the life of her own father. Her goal is to explore seemingly impossible world issues. Within the covers of her recent book, The Wind of Change, she shows that change is indeed possible.  Aletta is a war child, born in Lofa County, […] - [Musicians](https://africanival.org/musicians/):   Equalizer Kamo Equalizer Kamo is Canadian originally from the D.R. Congo (Zaire) where he was born and raised. He started music since he was 9 years old in Kinshasa (the capital city of D.R. Congo) but managed to get his university degree in Congo and Canada. He has played music with many of the Congolese celebrities such as: Papa Wemba, Koffi Olomide, Wenge Musica, Fally Ipupa, Kanda Bongo Man, Awilo Longomba and so on, not forgetting gospel music. He moved to Canada since 1997 and to Edmonton in 1998. Working in different fields, also as a busy family and community […] - [Poet](https://africanival.org/poet/): Alison Clarke is a writer/artist who also enjoys painting and drawing. She also experiences life as a spoken word artist. Alison is the author of The Sisterhood, a young adult fantasy novel about Oppie, a sorceress’ daughter, and her best friend, Aurie, who is a dragon, and the journey they go on to save the universe. The Sisterhood is Book One of The Sisterhood Series, for which Alison won the award 2016 Writer Of The Year by Diversity magazine. The second book in the series is Racine which continues the magical odyssey. - [INFO](https://africanival.org/info/): Africanival will take place from 14th to 15th July at 10581 107 Street NW, Edmonton AB.   GETTING TO AFRICANIVAL   Finding a Hotel to Stay in Edmonton Coming from out of town to the fantastic Edmonton to enjoy the exciting Africanival 2018, need a hotel reservation in a top class hotel, our hotel partners can help with a discount from July 13 – 15, 2018. Please reference; Name of Block: Africanival and Block Code: 0713AFRICA, Reservation & Group Booking Agent, Direct(780) 490-2424, Phone: +1 (780) 468-5400. Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre Edmonton 4520 76th Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6B 0A5 […] - [Fashion Village](https://africanival.org/fashion-village/) - [Orality](https://africanival.org/orality/):   “Orality” is words of wisdom and parables pasted down from our elders. This spoken word poetry centered event features International and local poets, a live band, entertaining M.C in a warm, welcoming environment. Journey with us on the inaugural event to Edmonton’s own “Africanival Festival” as poets and performers of African descent share their story threw poetry and song. Africanival – Orality Event Organizers: Confident Camel o   Contact – Ahmed Ali Knowmadic o   Phone – 780-802-3384 o   Email –  cofidentcamel@gmail.com   Collaborator: Africanival  Board o   Contact – Claire o   Phone – 780-720-1968 o   Email – info@africanival.org Description:                 “Orality” is […] - [Food Vendor](https://africanival.org/food-vendor/) - [Kids Corner](https://africanival.org/kids-corner/) - [Teen Space / Visual Artist](https://africanival.org/teen-space/):   Falanafoto & Video and Design work with individuals, artists, non-profits, tourism, and hospitality creating visuals that are signature to who you are. Offering a wide range of photography and videography specializing in portraiture, fine art, food, and event photography.                 Chantel Paris – Cyrus   Chantel Paris – Cyrus This new emerging artist Chantel has a fascination with color and blending her pieces into abstract art! Her flare to explore daring techniques calls this collection “Discovery” after the birth of her 4th child in whom sat on her lap through most of Chantel’s […] - [Afrikan Film Festival](https://africanival.org/afrikan-film-festival/) - [Media](https://africanival.org/media/) - [Join Us](https://africanival.org/join-us/) - [The Team](https://africanival.org/the-team/) - [contact](https://africanival.org/contact/) - [volunteers](https://africanival.org/volunteer/) - [Vendors](https://africanival.org/vendors/) - [Gallery 2017](https://africanival.org/gallery/) - [About](https://africanival.org/about/) - [Partners](https://africanival.org/partners/) - [Sponsor](https://africanival.org/sponsor/) - [Login](https://africanival.org/rm_login/) - [Submissions](https://africanival.org/rm_submissions/): [RM_Front_Submissions] - [Home](https://africanival.org/): African festival in Edmonton ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/africanival.org/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)