Our Story

Who We Are

Nile House is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing cultural expression, creative access, and community wellbeing for African Diaspora artists and broader BIPOC communities across Canada.

Founded on the belief that culture is a powerful force for connection and healing, Nile House exists to create space—for stories to be told, for artists to be supported, and for communities to gather in ways that feel meaningful, inclusive, and sustaining.

Through arts-led programming, we bring people together around music, art, and shared experience, fostering belonging while creating pathways for economic opportunity and creative growth.

Mission

At Nile House, our mission is to support underrepresented artists and communities by using culture as a tool for connection, healing, and social impact.

We design and deliver arts-led initiatives that uplift African Diaspora and BIPOC voices, strengthen community wellbeing, and expand access to creative opportunities. By centering culture, we work to reduce isolation, celebrate identity, and build more inclusive cultural ecosystems.

Our commitment is rooted in collaboration, care, and long-term impact—ensuring that artists and communities are not only seen, but supported.