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African Canadian Association of Waterloo Region & Area

ACAWRA is a community based organization serving African Canadians locally and connecting to the community at large.

06/18/2026

We're excited to share that the Ubuntu Kids Dance Group will be performing at the the 59th Annual KW Multicultural Festival!

What began as a space for children to connect with culture, build confidence, and express themselves has grown into a vibrant group of young ambassadors sharing their heritage with the wider community.

Join us on Sunday, June 21, as our children take the stage and showcase the energy, talent, and joy that make Ubuntu Kids so special.
We look forward to seeing you there! ❤️🖤💚
Kitchener Waterloo Multicultural Centre

05/16/2026

Open to any and all youth ages 9-18! The survey takes about 20-30 mins to complete. It is totally anonymous and confidential.

For filling out the survey, you can get volunteer hours and the chance to win 1 of almost 50 prizes!

Go to youthimpactsurvey.ca or check the 🔗link in our bio

This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through a University of Waterloo Research Ethics Board
CYPT and Youth Planning Table

05/02/2026

This past month has been a real learning journey for our Black Tech Girls. Today’s event showed one thing clearly. Our girls need more community and collaborative support.

The level of innovation and creativity on display was impressive. These young girls are building, thinking, and solving real problems.

We need more next year.
More girls.
More community leaders.
More tech professionals.
More business experts.
More public speakers willing to mentor.
We all win when we show up for them.

Thank you to the Cameroonian community and ACAWRA for creating this space for our girls to learn, grow, and improve.

Today we learn. Tomorrow we lead!

03/18/2026

Celebrating Omoluabi 2026

01/17/2026

Join us for the Harmony of Cultures Festival, organized by Afropolitan

The main celebration takes place on February 21, 2026, featuring music, art, street food, cultural markets, games, and prizes. Afrikada is proud to support this event as part of the broader festival activities.

📍 Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
📅 February 20–21, 2026

We look forward to celebrating culture and community with you.

Use the followjng links to register

Event Registration:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/harmony-of-cultures-festival-2026-tickets-1980382564561?aff=oddtdtcreator

Pitch Competition:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2O2qScEMbm4UYka8wKi3CVhFGQPFH6Ge2eYtTDIpaXA8dhg/viewform

Vendor Registration :

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyg28JldvMSzrdL03DN_EdsLsnLhn-AKinGGbsTS9EPmSWTA/viewform

12/02/2025

It’s GivingTuesday, and our annual match campaign is now live.
For every donation made today, a matching donor will match it dollar for dollar. Your gift will have twice the impact and help us continue the work our community depends on.

Please consider making a donation to our campaign. Every contribution helps, and we are grateful for your support.

Donate here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/141366

12/01/2025

This , we’re raising funds for our Support ACAWRA Space project.

This project matters because our community space is where youth learn, newcomers find support, and families stay connected.

Your help allows us to keep this space open and continue the programs our community depends on.

Please consider making a donation to our campaign. Every contribution helps, and we are truly grateful for your support.

11/27/2025

This GivingTuesday, we’re proud to be part of a global day of giving.

Our mission is to keep our ACAWRA community space running so we can continue offering programs for youth, families, and newcomers. The cost of maintaining this space has increased, and your support helps us stay open and keep serving the community.

On this special day, we’re asking you to support our work. Please consider making a donation to our campaign. Every contribution helps us continue the programs and connections that matter to our community..

Thank you for your support this !

11/24/2025

🔊 We’re proud to be a Community Amplifier for the Pulse Check Survey by Rhythm & Blues Cambridge!
This survey centers Black voices in Waterloo Region—and helps shape housing, healthcare, mental health, and more.
If you’re a Black resident in WR and are 14+, your story matters.

📲 Take the survey: bit.ly/rbcpulse

10/15/2025

We are deeply honored to receive the Community Allyship Award from Nigerians in the Region of Waterloo (NIROW).

This recognition means a lot to us at African Canadian Association of Waterloo Region & Area. It reflects the shared commitment and collaboration between our organizations to empower and uplift African and Black communities across the Region.

At ACAWRA, we believe in the power of community partnerships, in coming together to create opportunities, celebrate culture, and strengthen the bonds that unite us.

Thank you, NIROW, for this acknowledgment and for your continued dedication to advancing inclusion, representation, and shared growth.

Together, we remain committed to building a stronger, more connected community.

in the Region of Waterloo

Address

675 Queen Street S #201
Kitchener, ON
N2M1A1

Website

https://africancanadianassociation.com/, https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/african-canadian-association-of-waterl

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