PCAY Community

10/06/2026

Applications for the 2027 grant programs are now open. All grant applications must be submitted by Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

The Community Grant Program offers three funding opportunities to support community initiatives, while the Heritage Committee Grant Program offers one grant category.

Please note:
*Applicants may apply for one grant only per calendar year.
*Applicants must have submitted all up-to-date final reporting from previous grants to be eligible for consideration in the next application round.

Learn more and apply here: www.yellowknife.ca/citygrants

10/06/2026

08/29/2026

🇵🇭 Calling all Filipinos in BC, Yukon & NWT!

The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver is hosting a FREE Post-Arrival Orientation Seminar (PAOS) for Filipino temporary foreign workers, international students, and other newcomers to Canada.
Learn more about settlement resources, your rights as a worker, and resources to help you build your career in Canada.

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
💻 Online via Zoom
✅ FREE of charge

Scan the QR code on the poster to register!

Please share with friends, family, or anyone who may benefit. 🇵🇭🇨🇦

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08/10/2026

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🇵🇭 Throwback Hits are coming to Yellowknife! 🎶✨

Jinky Vidal & Jeric Medina are bringing a night of live music and Filipino throwback hits to Yellowknife! 🇵🇭❤️

🎟️ Early ticket access has started! Secure your seats now!
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
📍 Chateau Nova Hotel – Caribou Room
🚪 Doors open at 5:30 PM
🎟️ General Admission: $75

For tickets, call or text:
📞 867-446-6284
📞 867-445-4133

See you there, Yellowknife! 🎤🎶

06/30/2026

📸 Kalayaan Festival 2026 Photo Album 🇵🇭❤️

What an unforgettable day! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Kalayaan Festival 2026 with us. Whether you performed, volunteered, supported our vendors, cheered on our contestants, or simply spent the day celebrating with the community, you helped make this year's festival a tremendous success.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who made this celebration so special. Seeing our community come together to celebrate Filipino culture, friendship, and pride is what makes this event so meaningful.

A very special thank you to Geoffrey Rodriguez for generously capturing these wonderful moments. Your photos beautifully tell the story of the day and will help us remember this celebration for years to come. 📷✨

Feel free to tag yourself, your family, and your friends in the photos, and don't forget to share your favourite memories from the festival!

Maraming salamat, everyone! 🇵🇭❤️

06/28/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the winners of the very first Yellowknife P-POP Star! 🎤✨

What an incredible day celebrating talent, community, and Filipino culture at the Kalayaan Festival! Congratulations to all of our contestants for sharing your passion and amazing performances on stage.

🏆 Grand Champion – Vincent Lumacad – $1,000
🥈 2nd Place – Eureka Embodo – $500
🥉 3rd Place – Dee Jay Hernandez – $250

A huge congratulations as well to all of our finalists, who each received a $100 participation prize. Every performer brought something special to the stage, and you all helped make our first-ever Yellowknife P-POP Star competition a tremendous success! ❤️

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Sun Life Canada for generously sponsoring this event. Your support made it possible to celebrate local talent and create an unforgettable experience for our community.

Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, cheered on our contestants, and helped make this inaugural competition one to remember. Here's to many more years of Yellowknife P-POP Star! 🇵🇭🎶

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06/27/2026

🎤 Northwyne & The Harana Crew

🎵 A blend of OPM, pop, and heartfelt melodies awaits!

Join Northwyne & The Harana Crew as they take the Kalayaan Festival stage with a mix of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) and pop favorites, performing both beloved covers and original songs.

Inspired by iconic Filipino bands like The Itchyworms and Eraserheads, their music combines catchy melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and a touch of rock that's sure to have everyone singing along.

🗓️ June 27, 2026 🕒 3:00 PM 📍 Multiplex (Shorty Brown Arena)

Don't miss this celebration of music, culture, and community! 🇵🇭🎶

06/27/2026

🎸 Bad Day Lucille

🎶 Turning up the volume at Kalayaan Festival!

Get ready to rock with Bad Day Lucille, a Yellowknife-based alternative/punk band bringing high-energy music and great vibes to the festival stage.

Whether you're into punk, alternative rock, or just love live music, you won't want to miss their performance!

🗓️ June 27, 2026 🕚 11:00 AM 📍 Multiplex (Shorty Brown Arena)

Come early, sing along, and kick off the festival with an unforgettable live performance! 🤘

06/27/2026

🕺 Hip-Hop Dance Workshop with Benjamin Mujuni Norman

🔥 Get ready to move!

Join Benjamin Mujuni Norman for an exciting Hip-Hop Dance Workshop at this year's Kalayaan Festival!

Originally from Kampala, Uganda, Benjamin has over 14 years of dance experience and is trained in Hip-Hop, Krump, and Breaking. He has performed across Winnipeg and the Northwest Territories, represented B.O.S.S Dance Team, and has spent the past four years teaching youth through community dance programs.

Whether you're a beginner or already love to dance, everyone is welcome to join in and learn some fresh moves!

🗓️ June 27, 2026 🕐 1:00 PM 📍 Multiplex (Shorty Brown Arena)

Bring your energy—we'll see you on the dance floor! 💃🕺

06/27/2026

🎤 The stage is set... and our 9 finalists are ready! 🌟

After an incredible response, we're excited to introduce the 9 finalists competing to become the very first Yellowknife P-Pop Star! 🇵🇭✨

Join us as these talented performers take the stage for an afternoon of amazing music, unforgettable performances, and a chance to win the $1,000 Grand Prize! 🏆💵

🎙️ Meet our finalists:

⭐ Anika Majok-Gordon
⭐ Bentley Oldfield
⭐ Charmane Cortez
⭐ Czyreus Cortez
⭐ Dee Jay Hernandez
⭐ Eureka Embodo
⭐ Mellow Jane Tibayan
⭐ Sherin Elbarbary
⭐ Vincent Lumacad

📅 June 27, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Kalayaan Festival – Multiplex (Shorty Brown Arena)

Come cheer them on and help us crown the first-ever Yellowknife P-Pop Star! 🎤🎉

Who's your pick? Let us know in the comments and don't forget to come out and support all of our amazing finalists! 🇵🇭❤️💙💛

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