Place-Making And Purpose With Djaka Blais, Executive Director, Hogan’s Alley Society
Hogan’s Alley Society (HAS) is dedicated to advancing the social, political, economic, and cultural well-being of the Black community in Metro Vancouver. Douglas Nelson sits down with their inaugural executive director, Djaka Blais, who talks about their place-making efforts focused on nonprofit housing development and community engagement. Djaka discusses how they embrace Afrocentric governance principles to push their efforts forward and explains how their Community Land Trust model works. She also breaks down the benefits of fostering a culture of care, which helps her team avoid burnout and remain committed to their core mission.
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Hogan’s Alley Society (HAS) is dedicated to advancing the social, political, economic, and cultural well-being of the Black community in Metro Vancouver. Douglas Nelson sits down with their inaugural executive director, Djaka Blais, who talks about their place-making efforts focused on nonprofit housing development and community engagement. Djaka discusses how they embrace Afrocentric governance principles to push their efforts forward and explains how their Community Land Trust model works. She also breaks down the benefits of fostering a culture of care, which helps her team avoid burnout and remain committed to their core mission.
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