Ethnocultural Community Profiles

The African Communities of Manitoba (ACOMI) is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization. Over the past 25 years ACOMI has been at the center of African programming in Manitoba. We are engaged in initiatives that improve the lives of people of African heritage, fostering their capacity to contribute to local community economic...

Albanian Canadian Community of Manitoba (ACCOM) is a non-for-profit organization which aims to represent the voice of the Albanians living in Manitoba. This organization will help in preserving the Albanian language and developing education, culture, art and heritage in Manitoba. ACCOM will work to raise awareness on the reputation of...

The BAW is dedicated to supporting the Barbadian and Caribbean communities both in Barbados and Canada. A non-profit organization, the BAW provides assistance to Barbadians and Barbadian-Canadians. The BAW hosts cultural events and engage the greater community through various projects. https://www.bawpg.ca

Bilal Community and Family Centre (BCFC) is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to inspiring, educating, and empowering children, youth, and families to strengthen our communities and to help them achieve social and economic success. Bilal Community and Family Centre (BCFC) serves the Winnipeg community with a focus on immigrants...

The promotion of customs, culture and language of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Canadian Multicultural Disability Centre (INC)’s mission is to improve the quality of lives of Canadians with disabilities particularly those from ethnocultural communities. The intent is to create opportunities for such disabled communities enhancing their capacities to escape poverty and meaningfully contribute to Canadian economy and society. www.cmdci.ca

Colombian Association of Manitoba is a non-profit association supporting the advancement and the well being of Colombians in Manitoba. The Association seeks to preserve Colombians cultural heritage and values within Canadian community. It generates socio-cultural events that unite the Colombo-Canadian relations. Colombian Association is also committed to human and social...

The Congo-Canada Charity Foundation Inc. (CCCF) offers educational support and mentor-ship to new youth immigrants. The Foundation believes that everyone has a part to play in improving the community and society as a whole. It strives to better current situation and to promote growth individually and collectively. The children it...

The Council of South Sudanese Communities Manitoba Inc. is a non profit organization providing support to South Sudanese residing in Manitoba to fully integrate into their new home country, Canada. The Council provides community based trainings and shares experiences with the new comer to enhance their quality of life. It...

The Eritrean Community in Winnipeg is committed to bringing together all Eritreans living in Manitoba, regardless of age, gender, creed or political beliefs. The Community seeks to establish a vibrant, inspirational and healthy community that sustains an efficient Eritrean-Canadian support network. Eritrean community also aims to ensure the welfare of...

Ethio-Canadian Cultural Academy Inc. is a non profit organization with the mission of introducing the beautiful culture of Ethiopia to Manitobans and Canadians as the whole. The Academy seeks to keep kids connected to their culture and heritage, so that they are well rounded individuals with a positive self image...

The Ghanaian Union of Manitoba Inc. (GUM) is a non-profit organization that brings together Ghanaians residing in Manitoba. GUM, through its activities and programs, seeks the welfare of its members, and promotes Ghana’s culture in Manitoba and Canada. GUM is also dedicated to protecting and advancing the social, cultural, political,...

Girls with Pride & Dignity foundation is established to support young and to promote the welfare of girls during their education. The foundation seeks to raise awareness about girls missing or dropping out of school because of lack of access to sanitary products. It provides workshops and work in collaboration...

The Iranian Community of Manitoba (ICM) is a registered not-for-profit organization. We have come together to advocate cooperation and unity among Iranians and to actively participate in Canadian society. Our goal is to promote and preserve Iranian art and culture and ultimately improve the quality of life of Iranians without...

We are known as the Japanese Cultural Association of Manitoba (JCAM) and we are a federally registered charitable organization run by volunteers. Our mission is to nurture and sustain a community interested in Japanese and Japanese Canadian culture and heritage.  Our vision is to promote an understanding and appreciation of...

The Kenya Association of Manitoba (KAM) was established to unite Kenyans living in Manitoba, advance their common interests, and to ease the integration of newcomers to Manitoba.  The association offers a structured approach to collectively share a communal spirit, bridge cultural understanding, support one another, and preserve the Kenyan cultural...

Kurdish Initiative for Refugees Inc.(KIFR) is a non-profit, non-political organization established to give voice to the voiceless and the most vulnerable groups in the community. KIFR seeks to assist (Kurdish–Arab-Yezidis) new immigrants to integrate. https://kurdishinitiative.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/kifr2015/  

The Manitoba Chinese Community Center is a non-profit organization that aims to meet the needs of local communities and members, and to provide services, programs and activities to help improve the quality of life of Chinese students and new and old immigrants, and to enhance their enthusiasm in life. The...

Manitoba Chinese Women’s Association (MCWA) is a registered community organization representing Manitoba Chinese Women. MCWA promotes the cultural awareness and cross- cultural exchange, engages in and enriches the multicultural mosaic, while helping community members in better integration into mainstream society. Cherishes Chinese values and heritage, fosters and enhance friendships among...

The Manitoba Islamic Association (MIA) facilitates opportunity for Muslims in Winnipeg to practice their faith. MIA offers educational programs to children and families.  The association also offers charitable assistance to those in need, as well as social and cultural programs. It helps its community members to thrive as Muslims in...

The Manitoba Women for Women of South Sudan Inc. known as Manitoba Women 4Women (MW4WSS, known as MW4W or W4W) is a non-profit organization, established in 2011 in Winnipeg. We are a diverse team from various ethnic backgrounds and work together with the interest of empowering women and girls in...

The Afghan community is an Islamic heritage one. The Islamic heritage is culminating in its famous hospitality. Afghan community takes delights in entertaining guests, which may involve sacrificially providing meals to honor their guests. Afghan community do not appreciate their guests to refuse their invitations or to bring food, when...

Nepali Cultural Society of Manitoba (NCSM) aims at promoting Nepali cultural heritage, with the inclusion of the youth for the sustenance of Nepali culture. NCSM also sought to promote the integration of Nepali culture in Canada multiculturalism. https://www.facebook.com/groups/NepaliCSM/

Nigerian Association of Manitoba Incorporated (NAMI) is a non-profit and non-partisan association dedicated towards promoting friendship, awareness, knowledge and understanding, and bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Canada, and other countries in Manitoba, in all areas of development and cultures. Our primary objective is to foster economic, social and cultural development...

Pan African Legacy (PAL) is a cross community service organization that offers an integrated African wellness program built around the concept of village-hood. PAL brings together the best and brightest sparks of contemporary African culture by celebrating Africa’s inclusive music creativity. PAL believes they can all be transformed together through...

The Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba (PHCM) Inc is a non for profit cultural group of Filipino-Canadian residing in Winnipeg. Their vision is to encourage “cultural diversity, social inclusiveness and unity among different sectors…” Its role include year-round celebrations and events tailored at enhancing its cultural tradition, Canada multiculturalism and...

The Sierra Leone National Association of Manitoba (SALNAM), is a non profit organization providing support to all Sierra Leoneans residing in Canada to integrate into their new home country. SALNAM is dedicated to establishing a strong and identifiable Sierra Leonean community. The association is also committed to ensuring that its...

Somali HelpAge Association Inc is a registered charity in Winnipeg, Manitoba since 2016. We provide support, advocacy and mentor ship for refugee seniors, immigrants and Newcomers seniors in Winnipeg. Somali HelpAge has a vision to  see all refugee seniors, immigrants and newcomer seniors realize their dreams and receive the necessary...

The Ethiopian Society of Winnipeg Inc. (ESW) is a community-based non-profit agency established by a group of concerned Ethiopian residents in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1984 to create the means or a venue to address the cultural, emotional and economic needs of Ethiopians while fostering the retention and development of Ethiopian...

Our mission is to deliver prevention services to communities affected by justice or gang-involved youth through holistic community capacity building. Established in the summer of 2019, as a community development not-for-profit direct service provider for gang or justice-involved newcomer youth and their families. We aim to prevent at-risk newcomer youth...

The Umunna (Igbo) Cultural Association of Manitoba Inc., is a nonpolitical, nonprofit organization, whose membership is primarily drawn from Southern part of Nigeria, non-Igbos and the general public who reside in the Province of Manitoba and to promote and encourage goodwill and understanding among  Igbos, other Nigerians, Africans, and Canadians...

Vietnam is well-known as one of the most popular destination for tourism because of not only its beautiful landscapes, amazing food but also friendly people. Especially, you should not miss a scene of a Vietnamese woman wearing Ao Dai- the traditional costume. Ao Dai is the pride of Vietnamese women...

Westman Immigrant Services (WIS) is a not for profit organization that is funded by the Government of Canada and has been supporting newcomers to the Brandon area for over 25 years.  WIS delivers settlement services including needs assessments and referral, information and orientation, community connections, youth and family programming, employment...