About our Association

THE PURPOSES OF THE ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA ASSOCIATION OF BC ARE:

 

• To provide a forum for discussion of matters of interest to Antiguans and Barbudans living in British Columbia;

• To institute and promote activities that will enrich the cultural heritage of Antiguans and Barbudans;

• To establish channels of communication between Antiguans and Barbudans living elsewhere;

• To promote Educational Activities in the community through specific planned programs;

• To assist individuals and groups in Canada and other Communities in time of need;

• To raise funds to be used solely for the execution of the planned programs and activities approved by the membership;

• To build and strengthen relationships between the Antiguan and Barbudan Community and other communities

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FOUNDING MEMBERS

• Nalda Callendar

• Bernice Crump

• Jerome Daniel

• Pauline Edwards

• Jane Harley

• Gwen Koenigbaur

• Rose and Edward Morrissey

• Neville and Jenny Thomas

• Sylvester Watkins

 

ANNUAL SOCIETY EVENTS

• AGM - Every Spring

• May - Mother's Day Brunch

• August - Family Picnic

• November - Independence Event

• December - Christmas Brunch

 

WHAT WE HAVE DONE TO DATE

• Raised and donated over $30,000 (EC) to Hurricane Emergency Relief

• Donated 3 ISO Container Loads of Hospital Supplies

• Backpacks filled with school supplies sent to Primary schools in Antigua

• Provide bursary to graduates from High School, College or University of members of the Antigua and Barbuda Association

• Provide Support To Bereived Families

• Support Our Community Building Initiatives

• Celebrating 20 Years in 2020 

 

COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITY:

• Fund Raising

• Outreach

• Awards