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Welcome to Issamba Centre
Discover the Richness of African and Caribbean Culture
Issamba Centre, the home of the African Art & Cultural Community Contributor (AACCCS) and the Festival AfriCa Fest, is dedicated to promoting African and Caribbean cultures through arts, education, and community engagement. Join us in celebrating diversity and fostering cross-cultural understanding.
Bienvenue au Centre Issamba lieu de découvert de la richesse des cultures africaines et celles de toutes les personnes d'ascendance africaine.
Le Centre Issamba, foyer de AACCCS et du Festival AfriCa Fest, est dédié à la promotion des cultures africaines et de toutes les personnes d'ascendance africaine à travers les arts, l'éducation et l'engagement communautaire. Rejoignez-nous pour célébrer la diversité et encourager la compréhension interculturelle.
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Every February, Canadians are invited to celebrate and honor the contributions of their friends of African descent. From February 1st to 28th, we host a series of engaging activities, including a Black History Month Launch, a symposium/summit, a family-oriented celebration, and the ISSAMBA SHOWCASE Festival. The African Art & Cultural CCC Inc. (AACCCS) and its team are committed to promoting cultural awareness through a variety of cultural activities.
our events
Fri, Jan 31VancouverJan 31, 2025, 9:00 AM – Feb 01, 2025, 10:00 PMVancouver, 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver, BC V5Y 0B1, CanadaJan 31, 2025, 9:00 AM – Feb 01, 2025, 10:00 PMVancouver, 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver, BC V5Y 0B1, CanadaJoin us for the BC Black Leadership Summit 2024 this coming February 2025! Celebrate Black excellence, engage in powerful discussions, and connect with community leaders. Don’t miss out on inspiring keynotes, workshops, cultural performances, and more.
Fri, Feb 14QuébecFeb 14, 2025, 9:00 AM PST – Feb 15, 2025, 9:00 PM PSTQuébec, 1000 Bd René-Lévesque E, Québec, QC G1R 5T8, Canada
Fri, May 16Québec CityMay 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – May 25, 2025, 11:00 PMQuébec City, Québec City, QC, Canada
Fri, Jun 20VictoriaJun 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – Jun 22, 2025, 8:00 PMVictoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
Fri, Aug 29Location is TBDAug 29, 2025, 11:00 AM – Aug 31, 2025, 9:00 PMLocation is TBD- Date and time is TBDVictoriaDate and time is TBDVictoria, 2722 Fifth St #209, Victoria, BC V8T 4B2, Canada
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The African Art & Cultural Community Contributor Incorp. is supported by the Government of Canada’s Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative and the Tropicana Community Services, The Government of British Columbia, and the City of Victoria
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Thank you for your generous support! We acknowledge that our organization is based on the traditional unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.
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