At Baobab Black Seniors Health and Social Care Services Society, we honor the full journey of aging, including the powerful transition that menopause represents for many women and gender-diverse people in our communities. Menopause is often spoken about quietly, yet…
Today, October 18, is Persons Day, a day that marks the historic 1929 decision recognizing women as “persons” under Canadian law. This milestone opened the door for women to participate fully in public life. At Baobab Black Seniors Care Society,…
On September 27th, we celebrated the simple yet profound joy of our seniors walking beneath the open sky, breathing deeply, and finding renewal in nature’s embrace. Their leisurely walk unfolded among breathtaking views, each step leading them into serenity and…
Honouring Our Black Elders To our elders, we offer our deepest thanks. You carried the weight of a world that often refused to see your worth, yet you never stopped building, teaching, and loving. Through discrimination, hardship, and closed doors,…
As Baobab Black Seniors Care Society, we carry out our work in what is colonially known as Richmond on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm Musqueam people. We are grateful to live and work on these lands…
On Monday, September 22, Baobab hosted Harvest Connections at Sweet Digz Farm in Richmond from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. The gathering brought Black seniors together, coming from Coquitlam, Richmond and Surrey. Elder Pauline Blackman was present and she opened the…
Your wisdom. Your dignity. Your voice matters. About the Elders Council Baobab Black Seniors Care invites Black elders to join our Elders Council, a group dedicated to guiding programs, services, and decisions that impact Black seniors.We operate by the principle…
In July, we’ll be collecting disaggregated data on the needs and experiences of Black seniors in BC. This research will inform the development of programs and services tailored to their unique challenges and needs. Stay tuned for updates on our…
This event will be held coming summer.
Charlet’s volunteer work at ZICUSO’s Zebra Community Farm was a labor of love, driven by her passion to support the local seniors in her community. Here’s how she made a difference: Volunteering at Zebra Community FarmCharlet dedicated her time and…
