A provincial federation
Bring People Together
Africa Summit Alberta brings Afro-Caribbean and Multicultural Alberta together under one federation — strengthening leadership, supporting families, and building partnerships with governments and institutions.
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Afro-Caribbean
and Multicultural Alberta
One
Provincial federation
2025
Founded
Our Vision
United, diverse, equitable and empowered communities throughout Afro-Caribbean and Multicultural Alberta — built through collaboration, leadership and cultural respect.
Our Mission
Bringing Afro-Caribbean and Multicultural Alberta together — strengthening leadership, supporting members and families, promoting civic participation, and building partnerships with governments and institutions.
Heritage & belonging
Rooted in wisdom. Growing together.
Adinkra symbols come from Akan traditions in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. Their wisdom offers inspiration for uplifting Afro-Caribbean communities and nurturing a multicultural Alberta.
Sankofa
Return and retrieve
Learning from the past helps us build a better future. Honouring ancestral knowledge strengthens Afro-Caribbean identity and guides the next generation.
Nkonsonkonson
Chain links
A symbol of unity and human connection. Mutual support and partnerships help Afro-Caribbean families thrive alongside Alberta’s many cultures.
Fawohodie
Independence and freedom
Freedom comes with responsibility. Community leadership, opportunity and civic participation help people shape their own futures with dignity.
Gye Nyame
Except for God
A reminder of spiritual faith and a power greater than ourselves. It honours the resilience that faith brings to many Afro-Caribbean families, while respecting all beliefs.
Adinkrahene
Chief of the Adinkra symbols
Leadership, greatness and charisma. Principled community leaders inspire collective action and create opportunities for the next generation.
Denkyem
Crocodile — adaptability
Adaptability helps communities navigate new environments without losing their roots. Resourcefulness supports belonging and opportunity in Alberta.
Dwennimmen
Ram’s horns — strength and humility
Strength is most uplifting when paired with humility. Listening, service and respect make community leadership both compassionate and effective.
Aya
Fern — endurance and resourcefulness
Like a fern that thrives in difficult places, communities draw on resilience and ingenuity to overcome barriers and support one another.
Eban
Fence — love, safety and security
Safe, caring spaces help families flourish. A spirit of protection and welcome strengthens Afro-Caribbean and multicultural community life.
Structure
How the Federation Works
- 01
Member Communities
Each Afro-Caribbean or multicultural community association keeps its own identity and leadership, and joins ASA as a voting member.
- 02
Provincial Summit
Africa Summit Alberta brings those communities together to speak with one voice, coordinate programs and partner with governments.
- 03
Confederation
Chartered affiliates allow the model to be replicated across Africa, North America and Europe, linked by shared principles.
Member Communities
African roots, shared connections
Our communities have diverse roots and shared connections. This map highlights African countries and regions represented in our directory.
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