The session, Africentric Representation and Resources, is focused on the Delmore Buddy Daye Learning Institute's published resources and their uses, language awareness for lesson planning (e.g. why and when to use "African Nova Scotian" or "Black") and an introduction to other Africentric resources. The session ends with the annual African Nova Scotian History Challenges competition and how to get your classrooms involved.

In May 2026, DBDLI celebrated 20 years of the African Nova Scotian History Challenges with more schools and students impacted by the initiative than ever before. In fact, it's not just student's who are transformed by the contest. Survey results show educators’ rated their pedagogical confidence teaching African Nova Scotian history an average of 7.7/10 compared to before their engagement with the History Challenges. “To see the pride and confidence once students display and describe their [History Challenge] project to others is amazing. It’s a chance to teach hands-on about African Nova Scotian history and culture, giving students the chance to take the lead and show their own thinking, learning, and understanding using their preferred outlet” says one returning educator.  

DBDLI's Africentric resources include many EECD-approved books. They can be purchased on our online bookstore and through the Nova Scotia Book Bureau.