The Jamaican Canadian Association Alberta (JCAA)
The Jamaican Canadian Association of Alberta (JCAA) was formed in 1980 to share the Jamaican culture with the community of Calgary. In November 1982 the association grew from Calgary to the province of Alberta as an incorporated non-profit organization under the Alberta Societies Act.
The JCAA has over the years and continues to promote Jamaican culture in Calgary and environs through promotional activities and by providing support to members of the association and community.
The association provides information and referral services to its community and the wider Calgary area. Information sessions are organized to cover area such as Immigration Law, Black History, Financial Strategy, Health, Wellness and Technology.
To advocate ...
and represent our Jamaican community on public matters which affect their welfare, integration and development
To provide ...
social interaction among members and facilitate desirable relations with the community at large
To respond to ...
diverse social needs; provide leadership and opportunities to enhance the economic and cultural integration within the Canadian society
And to provide ...
social interaction among our members and the community through hosting and participating in various sporting events
Executive Team
JCAA | JAMAICAN CANADIAN ASSOCIATION ALBERTA
David Pennant
President
Shauna Porter
Vice President
Andrea Wilson Henry
Secretary
Janine Fisher
Treasurer
Connie Currie
Community Relations Coordinator
Grace Robinson
Membership Coordinator
Hermalyn Reid-Simon
Events Coordinator
Vacant
Youth Coordinator
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support within the community
Since its inception, the JCAA initiated and/or supported several community events within and outside of the City of Calgary. We have also supported numerous activities and initiative in Jamaica.
The JCAA has a new meeting space that has been recently renovated. Each day, members of the executive are working on making the JCAA meeting space a safe and comfortable area for active members of the community. The space is used for events including monthly general meetings, games nights, or for renting purposes.
We see ourselves as an important part of the diversity fabric in our city. Take a look at our meeting space and join our community!
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Jamaican Community
support within the community
The activity plans of the JCAA are driven by the association’s objectives and fall within the following key goals:
- To be a charitable organization known for giving back
- Be a contributor to building the Jamaican and wider community
- Be an organization that grows and thrives
- Build financial strength in order to support and give back
Our rules, plans and recent achievements
Learn more about our organization by reading more about our rules, plans and recent achievements:
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Interested in joining us? Take a look at our initiatives and membership benefits.
We meet the last Saturday of every month:
We meet every month: Communication among members of the JCAA ensure our goals are achieved through discussions on how to bring the community together.
