African Caribbean Centre of Central Alberta

African Caribbean Centre of Central Alberta VISION STATEMENT:
A socially cohesive and prosperous cultural diaspora within central Alberta
MISS
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08/22/2026

With Parkland Mall – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

Stepping Stone Montessori Daycare – Proud Sponsor of the 2026 Kid ZoneStepping Stone Montessori Daycare, led by Dr. Mana...
08/22/2026

Stepping Stone Montessori Daycare – Proud Sponsor of the 2026 Kid Zone

Stepping Stone Montessori Daycare, led by Dr. Manaswitha Ajila Sharath and supported by her exceptional partners and staff, is the proud sponsor of this year’s Kid Zone at the Afro‑Caribbean Festival.

With four locations in Red Deer and one in Sylvan Lake, Stepping Stone continues to set the standard for high‑quality child care in Central Alberta.

Their facilities are phenomenal for children of all ages, offering safe, nurturing, and engaging environments where children can learn, explore, and grow.

We highly encourage families to experience their outstanding programs and trust Stepping Stone with the care and development of their children.

As President of the African Caribbean Centre of Central Alberta, Dr. Manaswitha is deeply committed to community, culture, education, and the empowerment of families.

Her leadership and dedication inspire all of us, and her continued investment in ACCoCA’s mission strengthens the cultural fabric of Central Alberta.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Manaswitha and her partners, and the entire Stepping Stone team for their remarkable support, generosity, and belief in community-building.

Their contribution makes the Kid Zone possible and ensures families enjoy a safe, joyful, and memorable festival experience.

Tremendous Appreciation to Tourism Red Deer and Our Entire CommunityOur deepest thanks to Tourism Red Deer — Jesse, Lisa...
08/21/2026

Tremendous Appreciation to Tourism Red Deer and Our Entire Community

Our deepest thanks to Tourism Red Deer — Jesse, Lisa, Debbie, Nicole, and the entire team - for promoting our festival above and beyond.

Your unwavering support continues to elevate Red Deer as a true cultural destination.

We are proud members, and your partnership helped us surpass our goal of over 10,000 attendees this year.

Marketing, Media & Operations Team
- Zainab - festival leadership and coordination

- Grace Partners Consulting by Ali Misener — social media expert

- Jenna — social media coverage throughout festival weekend

- Junnine Media by Maureen Juma — graphic design and video/voice‑record artist

- Dave Dinan & Hot Shoe Studio — livestream production, festival magazine, and media coverage

- Mefire Soule — marketing and community engagement

- Kathie Wallace - marketing support and community engagement

- Parkland Garden Centre
_proud sponsor and community champion

Kid Zone Sponsor & Childcare Partner
A heartfelt thank‑you to Stepping Stone Montessori Daycare,
Dr. Mana and her outstanding team for fully sponsoring and covering the entire Kid Zone.

Your professional early‑learning educators provided face painting, bracelet making, Montessori practical life activities, and safe, high‑quality children’s programming throughout the festival weekend.

Your support ensured families could enjoy the festival with peace of mind, and your commitment to community care continues to uplift ACCoCA in extraordinary ways.

Major Community Supporters
- United Way Central Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic, Canadian Heritage Festival and City of Red Deer— funded and promoted the event, strengthening our reach across the region

- SSRD Southside Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram & Mike Thibeau — promoted the festival with:

- A fully decaled truck at the Westerner Days Parade
- Two decaled trucks showcased throughout the festival weekend

Donna Purcell QC Law
A heartfelt thank‑you to Donna Purcell QC Law and her incredible team, who promoted our festival at multiple community events and proudly supported us as a Gold Sponsor. Your leadership and community spirit continue to uplift ACCoCA and the Afro‑Caribbean Festival.

Media Partners
Our appreciation extends to all our media partners who amplified our message across Central Alberta:
- Red Deer Advocate — Sean McIntosh
- Big 105.5 FM Jamie and his team.
- 106.7 Rewind Radio Math and his team.
- Red Deer NewsNow — Ian
- Sunny 94 FM
- Real Country 95.5 — promoted the festival
- Zed 98.9 — promoted the festival
- Scene Magazine — Kyle and his team, for outstanding coverage and community promotion

- Our festival magazine team, for showcasing our culture and community beautifully

It truly takes a whole community to raise a child — and it takes a whole community to raise a festival.

Thank you to every partner, sponsor, volunteer, and supporter for promoting the festival, the kickoff, the after‑party, and more. Your dedication made this year unforgettable.

Our favorite trucks came straight from Southside Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, and we want to give a huge thank‑you to Mike T...
08/21/2026

Our favorite trucks came straight from Southside Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, and we want to give a huge thank‑you to Mike Thibeau and the entire SSRD Southside Dodge team for their generosity and kindness. ❤️❤️❤️

Your support, your heart for community, and the beautiful trucks you provided added so much excitement and pride to our festival.

We are truly grateful for everything you do ❤️ ❤️ ❤️!!!

A heartfelt thank‑you to Dave from Hot Shoe Studio for publishing our 4th Annual Afro‑Caribbean Festival Magazine. Dave ...
08/21/2026

A heartfelt thank‑you to Dave from Hot Shoe Studio for publishing our 4th Annual Afro‑Caribbean Festival Magazine.

Dave did an amazing job - from the beautiful layout to the clear organization and the way he helped shape and share our community’s stories.

His work elevated the entire publication and made it truly special.

We also extend our gratitude to Maureen Juma of Juinne Media Graphics for her outstanding graphics.

Her creativity added vibrancy and visual strength to the magazine, helping bring our cultural narratives to life.

This year’s magazine is available in digital format and hardcopy.

You can pick up a printed copy at our office, or let us know if you would like copies for your business - we will gladly drop them off for you.

Thank you to all our sponsors, advertisers, and partners whose support made this publication possible.

Your generosity strengthens our festival and helps us continue building a vibrant, inclusive community across Central Alberta.

A heartfelt thank‑you to SSRD Southside Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, Mike, and the entire team for joining us on Saturday wi...
08/21/2026

A heartfelt thank‑you to SSRD Southside Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, Mike, and the entire team for joining us on Saturday with your booth and for supporting the in partnership with Aspire to help children with disabilities.

Your commitment to community shines through every action.

We are truly grateful for the two trucks you generously loaned - two fully decaled and used to pick up festival items throughout the weekend, and the other proudly displayed at the festival to help promote our event and strengthen community engagement.

Your dealership consistently shows a gold heart for the community, and your staff went above and beyond, even participating in the parade as the King of the boat, delivering an amazing performance that brought joy and excitement to everyone watching.

Many thanks to Mike and the entire Southside team for your unwavering support, kindness, and generosity.

We are honoured to have you as partners and cannot wait to welcome you again on August 29th at the Afro‑Caribbean Heritage and Intercultural Conference at Red Deer Polytechnic - and of course at next year’s festival.

Your partnership truly makes a difference.

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110 5017 49 Street
Red Deer, AB
T4N1V4

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