Multiculturalism at play in Red Deer!
Mayor Ken Johnston of Red Deer takes to the stage during the launch of a multicultural organization in Red Deer.
Blacks in Central Alberta now have a new organization to support them.
The 1st Annual African Caribbean Centre of Central Alberta (ACCoCA) event took place on November 18, 2022, at the Festival Hall in Red Deer, Alberta.
ACCoCA is a new Red Deer organization with a mission to support and enhance the well-being of the African Caribbean diaspora by exchanging knowledge and promoting social inclusion.
With a goal is raise $150,000 for the start-up of the new organization to purchase office furnishings, technology equipment, office supplies, and staff salaries, the full house event had speeches, cultural performances, delicious dishes, and a silent auction.