Celebrating local community hero, Charlet Muskwe | The Early Edition | On Demand | CBC Charlet Muskwe is the founder and executive director of Baobab Black Seniors Care society. Her work is focused on improving care and providing culturally safe…
On December 19, Baobab Black Seniors Care Society hosted a culturally meaningful holiday gathering for Black seniors that centered connection, dignity, and belonging. The event included a shared dinner at a Nuba restaurant, followed by a concert experience featuring the…
As we come to the close of another year, I find myself reflecting on how far Baobab Black Seniors Health and Social Care Services Society has come since its inception. What started as a vision rooted in care, dignity, and…
This Christmas season, we want to extend warm wishes to our Black seniors, families, caregivers, partners, volunteers and the community throughout BC. May this time bring moments of peace, connection, and reflection, and may the New Year ahead offer continued…
Thank you all for the overwhelming response to our Festival Dinner and Soweto Gospel Choir Concert. We received over 80 applications for only 20 spots, and registration is now officially closed. Those who have been confirmed will receive details soon.…
On this Remembrance Day November 11th, 2025, Baobab Black Seniors Care Society pauses to honour and remember the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of all veterans, who contributed to Global Wars, especially the Black veterans who served Canada with distinction and…
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,…
