BC HERITAGE WEEK: BLACK HISTORY WALKING TOUR & TASTING
Step into history. Walk with culture. Experience Black Vancouver like never before.
Saturday, February 21st: 1pm-3pm Starts at Museum of Vancouver.
Afro Van Connect (AVC) invites you to the Black History Walking Tour, presented by Black Space Media INC in partnership with the Museum of Vancouver, the Vancouver Maritime Museum, and the Vancouver Heritage Foundation.
This immersive walking tour explores the history, culture, and lived experiences of Black and African-descent communities in British Columbia, highlighting stories often left untold. Guided through the historic Kitsilano neighbourhood, along the southern shore of English Bay, participants will uncover the powerful legacies of Black pioneers such as Feilding Spotts, Sylvia Stark, Howard Estes, and the Alexander family.
This experience honours the shared histories of African-descent peoples and Indigenous communities in British Columbia, acknowledging the unceded territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səlí̓ lwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
What to expect
The tour will be hosted by Kor Kase, Co-Founder of Afro Van Connect, who will guide attendees through the historical and cultural significance of Black presence in Vancouver.
The tour will start at the Museum of Vancouver and end at the Vancouver Maritime Museum.
Please note that whilst the Museum of Vancouver and Vancouver Maritime Museum are accessible venues, this event will be held outdoors and will involve walking on surfaces that may not be wheelchair-accessible. Visitors are also encouraged to bring all-weather clothing.
- Guided storytelling from local knowledge keepers and community leaders
- Deep dives into Black history, heritage, art, and place
- Culturally relevant food from local African-descent vendors
- Access to the Museum of Vancouver and Vancouver Maritime Museum Garden spaces
About Afro Van Connect
Afro Van Connect is a non-profit organization based in Vancouver, Canada, dedicated to empowering Black and African youth.
The organization aims to create opportunities for young people through various initiatives, including mentorship programs, events, workshops, and artistic collaborations. Its mission is to support the personal, social, and economic development of Black and African communities by providing resources, platforms, and spaces where youth can express themselves, build skills, and find community.
About Kiss Yo Mama
Lisa L. Brown, known as Kiss Yo Mama, is a chef and cultural food educator with over 30 years of experience sharing African, Caribbean, and African American soul food traditions.
Rooted in the philosophy “grow what you eat, eat what you grow,” Lisa uses food to tell the story of Black history—from Africa, through the Caribbean, to soul food traditions of the American South. Her work honors the Sunday meal, where families and communities gathered to share food, reflect on the week, and nourish both body and soul.
Based in Vancouver, Lisa is passionate about educating both elders and young people on where food comes from—from the seed, to the land, to the table—and why understanding its cultural roots matters. Through cooking demonstrations and storytelling, she helps people appreciate not only the flavor of the food, but the history and resilience behind it.
Kiss Yo Mama is more than a name—it represents food as culture, connection, and living history.
About Elbo Jamaican Patty
Elbo Patties is Vancouver’s favourite auntie—queer-owned, flavour-led, and unapologetically joyful. Serving flaky pastry and rich fillings with pride, Elbo feeds the city like family.
