Filipino Community Association: About Us

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The Chestermere Filipino-Canadian Community Association (CFCCA) is dedicated to uniting, empowering, and celebrating Filipino heritage within Chestermere and its surrounding areas. Our community supports cultural preservation through vibrant events that showcase traditional arts, music, and cuisine, while also fostering leadership and providing community support for new immigrants, seniors, and families as they find their place in Canadian society. We are committed to advocating for the rights and welfare of Filipino-Canadians, building networks not just within our community but also with other groups in Chestermere and beyond. By promoting civic engagement, environmental stewardship, and social & public policy, our association strives to enrich the multicultural fabric of Chestermere, create meaningful opportunities for collaboration, and ensure that Filipino culture continues to thrive for generations to come.

Our vision is to build a vibrant, empowered, and inclusive Filipino-Canadian community in Chestermere that celebrates its heritage and fosters leadership through community support. We aspire to create a united community that actively participates in and enriches Canadian society while proudly upholding Filipino culture and values. Through collaboration, civic engagement, and a commitment to cultural preservation and social equity, we aim to be a model of resilience, cultural pride, and meaningful contribution within Chestermere and beyond.

Our mission is to strengthen and empower the Filipino Canadian community by preserving and promoting Filipino culture, heritage, and traditions through vibrant events and educational programs. We provide essential community support and resources to new immigrants, seniors, families, and community members, fostering social inclusion and well-being. We actively advocate for the rights and interests of Filipino Canadians at all levels of government and institutions, while building strong networks and partnerships within and beyond our community.

Committed to civic engagement and leadership development, we encourage active participation in Canadian society. Additionally, we embrace environmental stewardship by promoting sustainable practices to protect our natural surroundings for future generations.

This mission embodies a holistic commitment to cultural preservation, community support, advocacy, connection, civic involvement, and environmental responsibility, reflecting the values and aspirations of Filipino Canadians.

To actively preserve and promote the rich Filipino culture, traditions, and heritage through community support and diverse programs, festivals, workshops, and artistic exhibitions that educate and engage both the Filipino community and the wider Canadian public. Our goal is to ensure that Filipino cultural identity remains vibrant and is passed down through generations, emphasizing the importance of cultural preservation.

To provide comprehensive community support, guidance, and resources for new immigrants, seniors, families, and vulnerable members of the Filipino Canadian community. We foster a welcoming environment that nurtures social inclusion, cultural preservation, and mental well-being, offering practical assistance to help individuals integrate successfully into Canadian society while celebrating Filipino culture.

To passionately advocate for the rights, interests, and equitable opportunities of Filipino-Canadians across all levels of government and institutions, we emphasize community support and cultural preservation. We strive to be the voice that influences policies, combats discrimination, and promotes social justice, ensuring that concerns related to Filipino culture are addressed.

To cultivate strong connections among individuals, businesses, community groups, and ethnic organizations within and beyond the Filipino Canadian community, we focus on community support and cultural preservation. By encouraging collaboration and partnerships, we enhance social capital while celebrating Filipino culture, creating opportunities for collective growth and mutual support.

To promote active participation in civic life and foster leadership development within the Filipino Canadian community, we aim to empower members to contribute to societal decision-making, volunteerism, and community support initiatives that shape a stronger, more inclusive Canada while also emphasizing cultural preservation and the richness of Filipino culture.

To raise environmental awareness and encourage sustainable practices through education, community clean-up projects, and partnerships with environmental organizations, we aim to foster community support within the Filipino Canadian community. Our commitment extends to promoting responsibility and care for natural resources, ensuring the preservation of Filipino culture and the environment for future generations.