KULAN Community & Youth Development

08/11/2026

🎒 Annual Back-to-School Backpack Distribution & Community BBQ 🌭❤️
Another successful Annual Back-to-School Backpack Distribution bringing our community together to support children and families as they prepare for a new school year!

This year, the demand was overwhelming, and we were honoured to distribute 300 backpacks and 300 sets of school supplies to children in our community. Seeing the incredible need reminds us how important it is to continue coming together and supporting local families.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who generously donated backpacks, school supplies, and resources to help make this possible. Your generosity is making a real difference in the lives of children and helping them start the school year prepared and confident.

We are also incredibly grateful to all of our staff and volunteers for your hard work, dedication, and countless hours. Your commitment and compassion made this event possible.

And thank you to all the parents, families, and community members who joined us for the community BBQ and helped make the day so special.

Together, we continue to show what is possible when a community comes together. Thank you for helping us support our children and families—one backpack at a time! 🎒📚❤️

08/09/2026

08/06/2026

🌍✨ Proud to represent the Somaliland community at the Edmonton Heritage Festival! we celebrate our rich culture, vibrant traditions, beautiful language, music, and the spirit of unity that connects us all.
Thank you to everyone who visited our booth, learned about our heritage, and celebrated diversity with us. Together, we make our community stronger by sharing and appreciating each other's cultures.

💚🤍❤️ Happy Heritage Festival!

08/02/2026

Photos of the Somaliland community at the Edmonton Heritage Festival on the first day.

07/26/2026

Join us Edmonton Heritage Festival.

07/26/2026

SOMALILAND community planning meeting for the Heritage festival.

07/09/2026

KULAN Summer Camp has officially started, and our first week has been incredible! It has been amazing to see so many children participating, learning, making new friends, and sharing their stories.

A heartfelt thank you to our OST partners, City of Edmonton Edmonton, and the principal, staff, and teachers at St. Catherine School for hosting ever year's KULAN Summer Camp. Your support and partnership make this program possible.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to all the volunteers, teachers and counsellors who have dedicated their time and energy to supporting our students. Your commitment is helping create a fun, safe, and enriching summer experience for every child.

We look forward to many more exciting weeks ahead!

07/03/2026

🎉 You're Invited to Our Community BBQ and Back-to-School ! 🎉
Join us on Saturday, August 9, starting at 12:00 PM, for an afternoon of food, fun, and community as we help local families get ready for the new school year!

📅 Date: Saturday, August 9
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: 10844 117 Street, NW

Enjoy a day filled with:
🌭 FREE BBQ and refreshments
🎒 FREE backpacks and school supplies for 300 low-income families and students (while supplies last)
🏰 Bouncy castle and exciting youth activities
🎁 Prizes and giveaways
🎵 Music, games, and fun for the whole family

This event is about bringing our community together, supporting families, and helping students start the school year with confidence and the supplies they need to succeed.

Everyone is welcome! Invite your family, friends, and neighbors—we can't wait to celebrate with you.

07/01/2026

On behalf of KULAN, we wish everyone a Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

Please note that our offices will be closed on July 1 in observance of the national holiday.

Wishing you a safe, joyful, and memorable celebration!