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To advocate for the inclusion of the African Canadian in various areas of the society including, but not limited to the education, politics, capacity building; while promoting fair and equitable distribution of the resources to empower African communities

02/09/2026

Pera Passion launches this Friday at all 5 Village Ice Cream locations 🎊 Celebrate our 20th anniversary with a scoop that gives back. 100% of proceeds go to Woezo Africa.

Made with a pink guava sweet cream base and a passionfruit caramel swirl, every pint makes a difference.

This exclusive flavor will not be repeated. Available for a limited time while supplies last.

01/28/2026

Woezo Africa is excited to share the launch of the UNGANISHA Anti-Black Racism Commitment Project, captured in this highlight reel! 🎥✨

This six-month residency (Jan-June 2026) supports African, Caribbean, and Black youth (19-30) with leadership development, networking, hands-on experience, and a $3,000 honorarium. In the reel, you’ll see highlights from the launch event, including Anti-Black Racism training and interactive sessions.

Plus, get a glimpse of the 15 Emerging Professionals starting their placements with amazing partner organizations: Heritage Park, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Rozsa Foundation, Dance Studio West, The Confluence, ActionDignity, and Centre for Newcomers.

Check it out! 🙌🏾

01/21/2026

Woezo Africa officially launched their UNGANISHA Anti-Black Racism Commitment Project at the Werklund Centre on Monday. This six-month residency (January to June 2026) supports African, Caribbean, and Black youth aged 19 to 30 by building leadership skills, expanding professional networks, providing hands-on experience, and offering a $3,000 honorarium.

Supported by the Department of Canadian Heritage, we welcomed 15 Emerging Professionals selected from 68 applicants. They will begin placements with seven partner organizations: Heritage Park, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Rozsa Foundation, Dance Studio West, The Confluence, ActionDignity, and the Centre for Newcomers.

The launch brought together Emerging Professionals, community and business leaders, and government representatives for Anti-Black Racism training, interactive sessions, and a shared African and Caribbean lunch.

We look forward to sharing this cohort’s impact. ✨🎊

01/16/2026

The UNGANISHA Anti-Black Racism Commitment Project is now underway.

Woezo Africa is excited to support 15 Black emerging professionals, selected from 68 applicants, as they begin a six-month experience focused on leadership growth, skills development, and hands-on learning through host organization placements.

This journey is made possible through the commitment of seven outstanding partner organizations dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for Black youth:
- Heritage Partk
- Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
- Rozsa Foundation
- Dance Studio West
- The Confluence
- ActionDignity
- Centre For Newcomers

Each participant will receive $3,000 over the course of the program to support their participation.

The organization extends its gratitude to all applicants and sincerely acknowledges its host partners for their leadership and commitment to equity-driven change. They are excited to share the impact of this remarkable cohort as the program unfolds.

12/18/2025

Woezo Africa is excited to launch the UNGANISHA Anti-Black Racism Commitment Project (UABR-CP), a six-month residency designed to empower emerging Black leaders.

Are you African, Caribbean, or Black, living in Calgary, and between 19 and 30 years old with a passion for developing your leadership? This opportunity is open to any emerging leader interested in working with leading arts organizations, heritage and park sites, philanthropic partners, business development groups, and social service organizations.

You do not need to be an artist to apply. From January to June 2026, participants will collaborate with these organizations, gain hands-on experience, strengthen leadership skills, expand their professional network, and receive a $3,000 honorarium.

Secure your spot today! Apply now at https://woezoafrica.com/unganisha/. The deadline is tomorrow at 6 PM (MST)!

10/09/2025

Sustainable change doesn’t trickle down, it rises from empowered communities. From local cultural groups to national networks, we’ll showcase real examples of African-led organizations shifting power and leading transformation.

Come and be inspired by grassroots leaders who are not just surviving , they’re building thriving ecosystems at the CACC Systems Change Summit 2025.

Date: October 24–26, 2025

Venue: Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel.

Tickets: CACC Members - $150 | Non-CACC Members - $200
(The ticket covers the 3-day event)

Don’t wait, get your ticket here now - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cacc-systems-change-summit-2025-tickets-1640459290899?aff=oddtdtcreator

We look forward to hosting you.

10/06/2025

In a world that constantly upgrades its tech, why should justice, access, and fairness remain outdated?

In our latest newsletter, CACC's Executive Director, Dr. Charles Odame-Ankrah, reminds us that real inclusion isn’t about handouts or half-measures, it’s about resetting the balance. DEI isn’t charity. It’s a social contract that gives everyone a fair shot, regardless of race, class, or legacy privilege.

We’re not asking for the bar to be lowered. We’re demanding it be visible to all. It’s time to serve TEA: True Equal Access.

Read the full newsletter below to reflect, share, and commit to making fairness a daily ritual, not just a corporate checkbox.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/lets-have-tea-everyday-cacc-yyc-vqqlc

10/01/2025

Meet me as I unpack rich stories from the motherland to our children......be ready for my costume.....

09/30/2025

Today, we honour the First Peoples of this land, their wisdom, resilience, and the stories long silenced.

May our shared journey of truth and reconciliation guide us toward healing, justice, and unity.

09/26/2025

Representation matters. When policies reflect our voices, communities thrive. Join us at the Systems Change Summit to explore how leadership can drive real change.

Date: October 24–26, 2025

Venue: Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel, Calgary.

Tickets: $150 for CACC Members | $200 for Non-CACC Members
(Includes all sessions, exhibition access, networking, and gala)

Join us in building systems that go beyond the fixes.

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gNqBK8tW

09/23/2025

We’re excited to announce that the CACC Systems Change Summit 2025 will now take place on October 24–26, 2025 at Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel, Calgary.

Over 3 days, leaders from across Canada will convene to explore:
- Policy & Institutional Change
- Community & Grassroots Capacity Building
- Intersectional Equity Work
- Sector-wide Collaboration

Tickets: $150 for CACC Members | $200 for Non-CACC Members
(Includes all sessions, exhibition access, networking, and gala)

Join us in building systems that go beyond the fixes.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cacc-systems-change-summit-2025-tickets-1735207695929?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp

09/22/2025

Calgary African Community Collective (CACC) has been named a 2025 Inclusion Award Recipient by the Immigrant Champions of Canada (ICC)!

This national recognition celebrates inclusive organizations making bold strides toward equity and systems change, especially here in Calgary. And what a proud milestone this is for our young but mighty collective.

At CACC, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is not about lowering the bar, it’s about removing the barriers that prevent people from rising to their full potential.

Until everyone has a fair chance, we haven’t truly seen the best yet. DEI means dismantling colonial systems that hold people back, so communities can thrive freely and fully.

This award reminds us that when purpose, community, and vision come together, transformation happens.

Thank you to our members, partners, funders, and everyone who continues to champion this mission with us. Together, we are building a more just and inclusive future for all.

Address

3944 29 Street NE
Calgary, AB
T1Y6B6

Telephone

+15873287040

Website

http://www.calgaryafrican.ca/

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