Guyana Ottawa Cultural Association

Guyana Ottawa Cultural Association GOCA is a voluntary non-profit organization which fosters and promotes the country's rich cultural heritage among our Ottawa community and abroad.
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Established in 1986, The Guyana Ottawa Cultural Association (GOCA) is a voluntary non-profit organization which fosters and promotes the country's rich cultural heritage among Guyanese born and children of Guyanese parentage residing in the National Capital Region (NCR). GOCA also promotes respect for Canadian values and institutions and proactively pursues a close working relationship with simila

r Associations of CARICOM member countries serving their members in the NCR. Given the ever changing social and economic Canadian environment, GOCA works to build awareness among its membership, focusing especially on ways to effectively deal with, and adapt to some broad challenges in the areas of health and education. The Association also works with some NGOs in Guyana in providing limited assistance to enhance the well being of specific disadvantaged groups in Guyana.

Join GOCA as we honour and celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, mentors and father figures who make a lasting impact on ...
06/07/2026

Join GOCA as we honour and celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, mentors and father figures who make a lasting impact on our families, community and lives.

Come enjoy an afternoon of great food, laughter, dominos, and cultural connection as we recognize the incredible men in our lives. Also Blackburn Community Hall has a SPLASH PAD!

Bring your family, friends and swim suits (if you wish) for an afternoon of fun and appreciation. We look forward to celebrating you with you!

Today, as Guyana marks its Diamond Jubilee, Guyanese in Ottawa joined the acting High Commissioner and her staff, for a ...
05/26/2026

Today, as Guyana marks its Diamond Jubilee, Guyanese in Ottawa joined the acting High Commissioner and her staff, for a flag raising ceremony at Ottawa City Hall. The occasion also marked the presentation of GOCA’s scholarship to this year’s recipient - Ms. Miranda Gittens.

Celebrating 60 years as an independent nation! 🇬🇾
05/26/2026

Celebrating 60 years as an independent nation! 🇬🇾

On Sunday, May 24th, 2026, GOCA executives were invited to join Mikey Wizdom at his Cheer Station for Ottawa Race Weeken...
05/25/2026

On Sunday, May 24th, 2026, GOCA executives were invited to join Mikey Wizdom at his Cheer Station for Ottawa Race Weekend. We spent the morning cheering on the marathon runners to the sweet sounds of Soca, Reggae, and Caribbean vibes!

05/24/2026

Last night, members of the the Guyanese diaspora here in Ottawa joined staff of the High Commission for the Cooperative Republic of Guyana in the Byward Market. The OTTAWA Sign was illuminated in the colours of the Golden Arrowhead in observance of Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary, and attendees danced in celebration!

05/20/2026

| ILLUMINATION OF THE NIAGARA FALLS IN THE COLOURS OF THE FLAG OF GUYANA ||

On Tuesday, 26 May 2026 at 10:00pm, the Niagara Falls will be illuminated in the colours of the Flag of Guyana in observance of Guyana's 60th Independence Anniversary.

The illumination can be viewed both in person and online. To view online, please use the live camera link below:

https://www.earthcam.com/canada/niagarafalls/?cam=niagarafalls_str

Please see the Event Flyer for more details.

05/16/2026

|| ILLUMINATION OF THE OTTAWA SIGN IN THE COLOURS OF THE FLAG OF GUYANA ||

On Friday, 22 May 2026, the OTTAWA Sign will be illuminated in the colours of the Flag of Guyana in observance of Guyana's 60th Independence Anniversary.

Please see the Event Flyer for more details

05/05/2026
Happy Indian Arrival Day - The Arrival Of The First Indians In BG 5th May 1838
05/05/2026

Happy Indian Arrival Day - The Arrival Of The First Indians In BG 5th May 1838

Join us May 10th as we pay tribute to the mothers and mother-figured in our lives! Tickets are available from any member...
04/10/2026

Join us May 10th as we pay tribute to the mothers and mother-figured in our lives! Tickets are available from any member of the GOCA executive team or by contacting [email protected]

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C/O OCISO 959 Wellington Street West
Ottawa, ON
K1Y2X5

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