The Jamaican Canadian Association Alberta (JCAA) was formed in 1980 out of
a need to share the Jamaican culture with the wider Calgary community. The
association was registered in 1982
Since it's inception, the JCAA has initiated and/or supported several
community events and participated in activities in Jamaica, within and
outside the City of Calgary. The Association has been an integral part of
the Caribbean Community Council and it's Caribbean festival, Carifest,
participating in such activities as the Parade, Ms. Carifest Pageant, the
Gospel Concert and the Sunshine Festival on Prince's Island Park.
In order to maintain communication among its members, the JCAA publishes a
quarterly newsletter, hosts a number of social events throughout the year,
and hosts a general meeting on the last Saturday of each month.
The JCAA is an active member of the NCSOJ. Each year, we send delegates to
the Annual Assembly of the Council, as well as various symposiums and
workshops across Canada. These events have given both our older members
and youth, the opportunity to participate in initiatives, discussions, and
planning at the national level.
Check out our
Events link to see what's coming up
Objectives of the
Association
- To provide social interaction among
members and facilitate desirable relations with the community at large
- To advocate and represent our Jamaican
community on public matters which affect their welfare, integration and
satisfactory development
- To respond to diverse social needs
- To provide leadership and
opportunities to enhance the economic, and cultural integration within
the Canadian society
