The People’s Residence is the leading African & Caribbean Canadian cultural centre

We are the jewel on Bathurst St.

Legacy Lives Here

A Different Booklist Cultural Centre (ADBCC) – The People’s Residence is a non-profit hub and destination that provides opportunities to experience the rich culture and history of Canadians of African and Caribbean ancestry. The Centre engages the public to learn about these proud stories using literature, music, drama, dance and visual arts.

We are for the people. By the people. We are constantly evolving.

We’re moving to an expanded home in the New Mirvish Village in Fall 2022.

Experience Our Programs

Together we can power the future.

DISCOVERY
& Learning

Strengthening skills and knowledge

EMPOWERMENT
& Innovation

Building a talent pool with technical skills

WELLNESS
& Health

Promoting mental, spiritual, physical health and well-being

CONNECTION
& Community

Creating new connections and sharing cultural experiences

We’re stronger together

We are community centred and people powered. With your ongoing support, ADBCC continues to deliver its cultural programming to Canadians, and individuals across the globe. Thank you.

Become A Member

Make The People’s Residence your home away from home.

Buy A Brick

Mark your name in history with a brick for our new building.

Monthly Contributor

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One Time Contributor

Your support means the world to us and our faithful patrons.

What’s the word

Don’t take our word for it, hear what’s other’s are saying:

The People's Residence is like my second home. It's an important part of our community, celebrating and representing books, music, and culture. It is also a great space to network, meet people and exchange ideas. I am excited to see and be part of all the amazing work they have coming up.

DJ PowerAward winning DJ & Producer

I support ADBCC for being a one of a kind community center that does an amazing job in representing and honoring the rich culture of Canadians of Caribbean and African descent through amazing programs such as "Shakers: Shake Up Your Life"

Molly JohnsonJuno Award Winning Singer-Songwriter

I am a huge supporter of all the initiatives and events at ADBCC. I have attended and been part of many educational and moving events at the centre and I consider it to be a very important part of the community. I can not imagine a Toronto without ADBCC.

Eddie BullenJuno Award Winning Musician

ADBCC is where I want to bring my son to find his knowledge of self. The People's Residence is an important physical building, but also an important representation of our culture and community. I support the evolution of ADBCC - a Toronto institution.

Jamar McNeilRadio co-host | Broadcaster | DJ

Get The 411

Check out the latest buzz

Champions Challenge

Tis the season for giving and these Champions agree! Over the next 10 weeks, ADBCC champions will be competing to raise the most dollars within their network within the Buy A Brick campaign to fund our new home.

The Great Cake Bake Off

Come one, come all! It’s time to crown this year’s “Best Black Cake” of 2021! Whether you are a baker or a volunteer taste tester, mark your calendars for Saturday, December 11, 2021 to join us for Black Cake Day 2021.

New Home In Mirvish Village

Guess who’s moving back across the street to 756 Bathurst St. Fall 2022? ADBCC, The People’s Residence is excited to be moving into a bigger and bolder space in the new Mirvish Village.

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The Board and staff of A Different Booklist Cultural Centre acknowledge the original caretakers and storytellers of this land – the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, the Métis, and the Wendat First Nations. We thank these mighty nations for allowing us to build our families, homes and dreams in this land. We pledge to walk hand in hand with them as we journey on the road to self-determination. Meegwetch.