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Feature FridayS2E4: "Take the Stairs" with DeRico SymondsOur guest for this month's Feature Friday is DeRico Symonds! DeRico Symonds is a 8th generation African Nova Scotian currently employed with the African Nova Scotian Justice Institute as the Director of Engagement and Justice Initiatives. DeRico Symonds is the founder and President of Ignite Consulting, as well as a founding member of two non-profit organizations, ACCE (Arts, Culture, Community, Economics) and GC902 (Game Changers 902), a social justice advocacy group based in Halifax. DeRico has been awarded the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Century of Service Award, the Irving & Ruth Pink award for youth development...
2025-04-251h 34
Neighbourhood Conversations - Presented by Nova Scotia Works & TEAM Work CooperativeDeRico Symonds Joins Us To Talk About Setting The Tone For Inclusivity In The WorkplaceDeRico Symonds joins us to talk about setting the tone for inclusivity in the workplace, and taking accountability.
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https://teamworkcooperative.ca/
2023-02-0829 min
Blackout PodcastDeRico Symonds - Community Advocate/ConnectorDeRico is a 7th-generation African Nova Scotian. He is the Senior Executive Advisor to the Deputy Minister, of the Province of Nova Scotia, in the Office of Equity and Anti-Racism Initiatives.He is a founding member of two non-profit organizations in Halifax, ACCE HFX, and Gamechangers902. DeRico Symonds holds an undergraduate degree in Child & Youth Study (2012) and an MEd in counselling through Acadia University (2018). DeRico is also a nationally certified therapist with the Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy association.DeRico volunteers his time with a multitude of endeavours such as supporting communities through incidents of violence...
2023-02-0141 min
2022-11-0913 min
Empathize Others: The PodcastEOTP 002 | DeRico Symonds Interview - Empathize Others: The PodcastInterview with DeRico Symonds - Augy connects with DeRico to delve deeper into the mindset of this multi-talented community leader. DeRico speaks of his home community of Bayer's Westwood Public Housing ("The Pubs") in Halifax, Nova Scotia - and how it laid the foundation for his continued love for community issues. DeRico reflects insightfully on his student-athlete journey, the spark that energized him to take on community-oriented jobs and the importance of utilizing social media in an effective manner.Watch this Episode of EOTP on YouTube:https://youtu.be/B8Z4a81NNic
2021-08-1343 min
The Better LifeBe Better & Do More ft. DeRico Symonds"Amazing things happen when nobody cares who gets the credit."
Whewww y'all if that isn't a quote was is?! Listen as Rico and I discuss his path, the work he's doing and the legacy he's building.
You can find DeRico at:
IG: @dericosymonds
Website: dericosymonds.ca
Twitter: @dericosymonds
Game Changers 902:
IG: gamechangers902
Website: gamechangers902.com
Email: gamechangers902@gmail.com
*The views expressed here are my own*
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My Melanin“Hope is Passive”The crew sit down with DeRico Symonds, Halifax Community Advocate, to discuss and dissect the many layers of race and racism experienced in our society, lessons learned, and creating spaces and legacies for the future. If you want to learn more about our guest visit www.dericosymonds.ca.
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Art Pays MeDeRico SymondsYouth and Community Advocate DeRico Symonds and I discuss police violence against Black people in North America, the significance of protest and some of the challenges that community advocates and activists face. I also ask DeRico about his background and what motivates him as a voice in the Halifax Black Community. DeRico online: Twitter Instagram Facebook Website ACCE
2020-06-0247 min
Brand New ViewLead by Example - DERICO SYMONDSOn today’s episode we sit down with DeRico Symonds. DeRico grew up in the west end of Halifax, and from a young age has always had an interest in helping families and communities. After graduating university he worked with Phoenix (a non-profit community based organization) for five years. He is now manager of the Youth Advocate Program for the city of Halifax and is also a part-time black student support coordinator for the Mount Saint Vincent University. DeRico has some exciting plans for which path his career will take in the near future! Listen in as we go th...
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