African Canadian Association (ACAO)

We Are ACAO - Impacting Communities Changing Destinies.
Join us to make an impact today.

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Experience the energy of African Day on the Hill 2026—a dynamic celebration of African and diasporic culture featuring live performances, fashion showcases, spoken word, and inspiring community leadership. Join us as we celebrate heritage, unity, and inclusion Black History Month

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ACAO is proud to partner with Inside Edge Consulting to advance #HealthEquity. Together, we’re bridging gaps in trust and chronic disease awareness within Black and Hispanic/Latino communities.

#ACAO #HealthcareAccess #MedicalInnovation #CommunityHealth #RepresentationMatters

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🚀 Umoja Youth Summit 2026! 🌍

Join ACAO for a day of leadership & networking.

✨ Film screening + Q&A 🍱 Lunch included 🤝 Connect with leaders

📅 Feb 20 | 10AM–2PM 📍 Mosaic Convention Center

Register now
#Umoja2026 #Ottawa #YouthLeadership #ACAO

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oin us for Canada’s premier Black History Gala. Experience a night of entertainment, recognition, and networking. 🥂✨

Secure your spot now.

#CanadaEvents #BlackHistoryMonth #Networking

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Continuing our Christmas tradition! 🎄❤️
ACAO’s annual food hamper drive was a success, bringing culturally diverse support to our community.

Thank you to everyone who helped spread joy this season! 🌟
#ACAO #CommunityLove #GivingSeason #Ottawa

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ADOTH 2026 is officially going to be EPIC! 🌍✨
We’re celebrating Black Excellence with star performances, incredible food, and community power. Last year was a sell-out—don’t be the one hearing about it later! 🎟️
📅 Feb 21, 2026 📍 La Cité
#ADOTH2026 #BlackExcellence #Ottawa

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Joyeuses fêtes ! 🎄 L'équipe de l'ACAO vous souhaite une saison festive et une année 2026 pleine de succès. 🌍✨ #ACA

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Today, on World AIDS Day, ACAO is committed to solidarity, remembrance, and action. We advocate for zero stigma and equitable access to testing and treatment for all in Ottawa. Let's make a difference, together. #WAD2025 #EndStigma #KnowYourStatus #ACAOOttawa

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🎉 Pure joy & laughter! Our Christmas party with the Ottawa Seniors' Club last Friday was fantastic. 🎄 Delicious food, great music, and fun games made it a memorable celebration. Thanks to everyone who came! ❤️✨

#ChristmasParty #CommunityFun #OttawaSeniors #HolidaySpirit

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@ACAOTTAWA UTS Youth @CanadianMint brainstorming themes for BHM commemorative coin.

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Join ACAO & Pinecrest-Queensway CHC on Sat, Nov 22, 2025 (9:30 AM - 1:00 PM) for "The Heartbeats of the Streets Project" workshop. Learn Anti-Hate & Bystander strategies. Lunch provided!

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#AntiHate #CommunitySafety #ACAO #Youth #Ottawa

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Take charge of your health this Saturday, Nov 1st, 11 AM - 4 PM at Sandy Hill Community Centre (250 Somerset St. E, Ottawa). No fasting needed. Bring your OHIP!

#Ottawa #FreeScreening #DiabetesAwareness #CommunityHealth #Nov1st

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We had the pleasure of catching up with one of our UTS interns at CHUO FM Studios! 🎙️✨ Inspiring to see them creating impact and driving success in their organization. Keep shining! 💪 #CanadaServiceCorps #LeadersTomorrow #UTSProgram #Internship #FutureLeaders #CHUOF

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🩺💡 ACAO staff are now First Aid & CPR certified! Ready to save lives and make a difference in our community. 💪❤️ #ACAO #CPRTraining #FirstAid #WorkplaceSafety #CommunityCare

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🏒 Exciting news! The African Canadian Association of Ottawa’s #Hockey Program (AHA) is once again supported by the @SenatorsFdtn 🙌 This renewed support helps us reach more youth, building skills, confidence & community through hockey. #YouthHockey #ACAO #AHA

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Reminiscing on the last In-Person training of the last cohort of the ACAO Youth Program. What is your fondest memory for in-person trainings? Share your thoughts below! 💭✨ #leaderstoday #CanadaServiceCorps #YouthEmpowerment #InPersonTraining

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Happy Canada Day from ACAO!

Today, we celebrate and appreciate the rich cultural contributions that make up our beautiful nation.

Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Canada Day! ❤️

#CanadaDay #ProudToBeCanadian #ACAO

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Countdown to our multicultural festival is on! Don't miss out on the food, music, and traditions from around the world! Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable day!

#MulticulturalFestival #CelebrateDiversity #Countdown #Ottawa #Ottawacommunity

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ACAO is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the Grow Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation! This generous funding will support the expansion of our Pathways to Empowerment Program for newcomer youth over the next three years. @ontrillium
#ACAO #TrilliumFoundation