African Canadian Association of Ottawa Vision, Mission, Scope and core Principles. The following Vision and Mission were ratified with new By-laws.
· To unite Africans in Ottawa
· To promote diversity
· To showcase our cultural values
· To serve as a forum for discussion of issues affecting our community, Canada and Africa.
· To provide social and settlement ser
vices to new arrivals and integrate them into being a Canadian.
· To celebrate African heritage and pass it on to the larger Canadian society. Objectives of Association
· Enhance and further the cultural and social life within the community of Canadians of African Origin.
· Cultivate and maintain African customs and traditions without clash with the mainstream Canadian Community,
· Engage in various sport and recreational activities,
· Foster understanding and cooperation with other communities and the multicultural heritage of Canada
· Celebrate the African heritages and pass it on to the new generations and Canadian society at large.
· Provide social and settlement services to new African immigrants,
· refugees, and students to enhance their better understanding and integration in the Canadian society.
· Develop and provide program and services for women, men,
· children, youth, seniors, and persons with special needs.
· Serve as a forum for discussion of issues affecting our community, Canada and Africa
· Enhance the health status of our community by addressing social and other determinants of health. The scope of ACAO activities include, but not limited to the following:
· Holding or facilitating, from a neutral stand, conferences, seminars, workshop about African or a Canadian national issue.
· Commemorating and celebrating national and religious events such as Africa Day, Canada Day, African Democratic events, Islamic and Christian events and the New Year.
· Sponsoring, supporting, and encouraging artistic works and performances of diverse views (i.e. poem, play, film etc.).
· Issuing media releases or communiqués regarding African or Canadian national issues that promote Human Rights and Principles of Democracy.
· Participating in humanitarian relief efforts and report. What we stand for:
We are Community Based
We are Non-partisan
We support Human Rights and Democracy
We do not support African dictators
We are Social organization
We adhere to principles of Transparency and Accountability
We are for Social Justices
*BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
1. President John Adeyefa
2. Director Sahada Alolo
