​The Students of Caribbean and African Ancestry grew out of a movement on campus to advocate for the issues relevant to Black students on campus in 1994. In 1997 we were allocated space and became a central hub for all students to learn about their various perspectives of African and Afro-Descendant Peoples.

Resources on campus

• SFU Black Student Support - Health & Counselling 
• SOCA Black Student Support Centre (BSSC) Coordinator
• SFU Black Caucus​​​

Around Town

​There are many Black, African, & Caribbean​ organizations businesses and support systems that serve as a conduit and a hub for community members. Feel free to visit the pages and/or websites of these businesses. 

Hair & Beauty

• Afro Hair Studio - afrohairstudio.com/
• Ice Kol Kut (Barbershop) - www.icekolkut.ca/
• Sally Beauty - www.sallybeauty.com/
• See more SOCA's Instagram Guide here

 Events & Social Hubs

• Jangubuzz - www.jangubuzz.com/home
• Choplife VanCity - www.instagram.com/choplifevancity/
• Afro Queer YVR - www.instagram.com/afroqueeryvr/
• Black Girl Collective - omnilink.iconosquare.com/page/BlackGirlCollective
• Black Women Connect Vancouver - https://blackwomenconnectvancouver.com/ 

Restaurants

• Taste of Africa - facebook.com/pages/Taste-Of-Africa/457923700895768
• Harambe Ethiopian Restaurant - harambes.com/
• Riddim & Spice - facebook.com/pages/Riddim-Spice/110129542388239
• Lagos Chop - facebook.com/lagoschop/
• BARA Caribbean Cuisine - www.baracaribbean.com/ 
  
  

Community Non-Profits

• BC Black History Awareness Society - www.bcblackhistory.ca
• Hogan’s Alley Society - www.hogansalleysociety.org/
• Cari-Can Heritage Society - www.cchsociety.ca/
• African Descent Society BC - www.adsbc.org/
  
  

Looking for artists, organizations, immigration services, fashion, or other resources? See this non-exhaustive list for more Black, African, and Caribbean businesses, resources, and causes:
http://bit.ly/bcblackbusinesses

Contact us at sfusoca@gmail.com to work with us!

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