Sankofa Sessions

society, culture, religion, spirituality · EN

Sankofa embodies the idea that progress and growth require a connection to one’s history roots and traditions. It encourages learning from the past whether it be successes, failures or lessons so that individuals and communities can move forward with greater understanding and strength. This suggests that the past is not something to be abandoned or forgotten but something that holds vital teachings for the present and the future. Sankofa is a profound and multifaceted concept that teaches the value of revisiting the past to better understand the present and strive for a better future. Sankofa calls upon individuals and communities to honour their history reclaim their cultural heritage and both stronger more informed features.