Sankofa Senior Digital Literacy
"In order to move successfully into the future, one must look back to the past."
Staying Connected
Staying connected to friends, family, and the greater community.
Friendly support
Our volunteers and staff are here to support you when you need assistance.
Digital Learning
Providing useful teaching for beginners in technology.
"He who is afraid to ask is ashamed of learning "
The programme is part of our ongoing Afri-Canada Community Arts and Digital Literacy Project. The SSDLP is designed to involve 25 seniors to learn how to use cellphones, computers, and other means of digital communication to help in our daily lives.
PROJECT
Sankofa Seniors graduating class of 2022 documentary.
About
Program Rquirements
Open for Seniors 50+ who are African, and African Indigenous.
Free Tablet
Upon completion of the certificate program each senior will earn a free tablet.
What is the meaning of the Sankofa logo?
Sankofa is the name of a mythical bird of the Akan people of Central Ghana.
You will learn:
- internet, social media and phone safety to avoid scams, fraud and online harassment
- opening an email account along with other useful writing tools, and file storage
- creating social media accounts and interacting with friends and family
- playing with your grandkids online
- familiarizing with computer basics
In partnership with UGTS to implement strategies for Seniors of African and African Indigenous descent in our communities.
