Regina Malayalee Association (RMA) Inc is a non-profit organization formed to enrich and preserve cultural values of the people from Kerala, India settled in southern Saskatchewan. With the rising number of families within the Malayalee community, the association continued to evolve and has grown to organize social, cultural and recreational events. Board of Directors
1. Giri Sankar, President
2
. Aji Vilavinal, Treasurer
3. Indulekha, Director – Cultural Programs and Events
4. Joseph Furnandus, Director – Health, Food and Safety
5. Aswathy Jaikumar, Director, Communications and Marketing
6. Sujith Pillai, Director – Assets and Membership
7. Priya Chacko, Director - Education Institutes (Language, Dance, Music)
8. Linnet Sebastian, Director – Community Programs
Vision
- To enrich and preserve cultural and traditional values of the people of Kerala settled in Southern Saskatchewan through social, educational, recreational initiatives and community involvement. Mission
- Organize cultural events celebrating Kerala's rich tradition with individuals and families in Regina and surrounding areas.
- Preserve and promote the culture, heritage and family values of Kerala among the Kerala community.
- Organize programs to improve the social, educational, cultural exchange and quality of living among Malayalees and others.
- Foster and enhance the knowledge and use of Malayalam language through Malayalam classes, Malayalam movies and other cultural activities.
- Host regular meetings for members to learn and share their experiences, ideas and talents.
- Improve the cross-cultural understanding of unity in diversity and support programs to help newcomers adjust within the community.
- Cooperate and promote cultural exchange with other organizations in Regina.
- Plan and organize charity activities to reach out the needy in Regina, in India and around the world.
