Recreational Services
The largest and longest-running multicultural festival of its kind in the world, as determined by the International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts. Folklorama began in 1970 as a celebration of Manitoba’s centennial, and has grown into an annual two-week festival of global culture that takes place the first two weeks in August.
Throughout the year, Folklorama is sustained by three business divisions: Travel, Talent, and Teachings.
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Produces Folklorama, an annual 2-week multicultural festival.
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Celebrates diversity
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Promotes cultural understanding.
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Promotes folk arts through multicultural shows.
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Acts as booking agent for ethnocultural entertainment.
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Contact
183 Kennedy St 2nd Flr
Winnipeg
MB R3C 1S6
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African Communities of Manitoba Inc. (ACOMI)
Youth program , After-School Activities, EAL Support Program/Language Classes, Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program, Women's Program, Social Enterprise Program/Scholarships/Education Settlement Support Services/Access to Resources, Sports/Extracurricular Program.
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Contact
421 Kennedy St, Winnipeg,
MB R3B 2N2
(204) 221-6696
Alliance Francaise du Manitoba
EAL Support Program/Language Classes, Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program.
They are the largest cultural organization in the world. It is dedicated to teaching and promoting French and its diverse culture through a network of over 800 establishments in 137 countries.
Currently, 9 Alliance Françaises across Canada unite and teach over 10 000 members their linguistic and cultural programs. Every Alliance Française is a local not-for-profit association built around the same mission and values.
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Contact
info@afmanitoba.ca
934 Corydon Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
204-477-1515
Argentinean Manitoban Association Inc.
Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program, Social Enterprise Program/Scholarships/Education.
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Assiniboine Chapter of Sweet Adelines Inc.
Assiniboine Chorus is a fabulous group of women who gather together in celebration of the art form known as barbershop music. We are a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, a non-profit, worldwide organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education, competition and performance.
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Churchill Park United Church
(Upstairs)
525 Beresford Avenue
at Nassau Street South
Winnipeg, MB
Association of Pakistani Canadians of Manitoba
Youth program , Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program.
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Organizing sports and recreational activities for the youth and the kids.
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Conducting cultural and religious teaching and coaching classes and organizing conferences and seminars in this connection.
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Contact
http://www.apconline.ca/index.html
348 Ross Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3A 0L4
Phone: (204) 943-6928
Association of United Ukrainian Canadians Inc.
Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program
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591 Pritchard Ave, Winnipeg, MB R2W 2K4
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Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program
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Contact
407 Provencher Blvd. Winnipeg
MB, R2H 0G9
Email: Info@belgianclub.ca
http://www.belgianclub.ca/index.html
204 237-4263 | belgianclub@mts.net
Canada-Bangladesh Association of Manitoba
EAL Support Program/Language Classes, Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program.
To protect and represent the legitimate aspirations and rights of Bangladeshis residing in the province of Manitoba.
To provide support and assistance to new arrivals of Bangladeshi origin to adjust to the local society.
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Canadian-Czech-Slovak Benevolent Association
EAL Support Program/Language Classes, Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program, Settlement Support Services/Access to Resources.
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Contact
http://www.czechslovakbenevolentassoc.ca/body_index.html
154 McKenzie Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R2W 5A2
204-589-7483
Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute
EAL Support Program/Language Classes, Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program, Women's Program.
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Contact
201-61 Juno St, Winnipeg,
Manitoba R3A 1T1
(204) 943-8539
EAL Support Program/Language Classes, Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program, Settlement Support Services/Access to Resources.
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Contact
1335 Main Street, Winnipeg,
MB R2W 3T7
Tel / Fax: 204-589-7878
Canadian Slovenian Cultural Society Inc.
Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program, Settlement Support Services/Access to Resources, Sports/Extracurricular Program.
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Contact
http://www.canadianslovenian.mb.ca/
Colombian Association of Manitoba Inc.
Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program, Settlement Support Services/Access to Resources.
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Contact
http://www.asocolombiamanitoba.com/
Council of South Sudanese Community in Manitoba (COSSCOM)
Youth program , Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program, Women's Program, Sports/Extracurricular Program.
A nonprofit organization for South Sudanese Canadians residing in Manitoba. It is governed by volunteer executive members that run the affairs of the organization.
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Emmanuel Mission Newcomer Families Learning Together (South Sudan)
Youth program , After-School Activities, EAL Support Program/Language Classes, Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program, Women's Program.
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Contact
Maryland entrance
641 St. Matthews Ave, Winnipeg,
MB R3G 0G6
Treaty 1 Territory
Phone: 204 774 1846
Eritrean Community of Winnipeg
Youth program, EAL Support Program/Language Classes, Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program, Settlement Support Services/Access to Resources.
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Contact
http://www.eritreancommunity.ca/
346 Hargrave St, Winnipeg,
MB R3B 2J9
Phone: (204) 794-4981
Ethiopian Society of Winnipeg
Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program, Settlement Support Services/Access to Resources, Employment Services. They exists to develop, promote and support the interests of the Ethiopian community in Manitoba.
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Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program, Sports/Extracurricular Program
Contact
http://www.scandinaviancentre.ca/
204-774-8047
German-Canadian Congress (MB) Inc.
EAL Support Program/Language Classes, Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program.
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To promote and encourage the participation and contribution of German-Canadians in public affairs and civic life.
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To disseminate information and news to the benefit of the German-Canadian community.
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To establish a fund for charitable purposes, for the benefit of the aims of multiculturalism and the support of German language education and other recognized charitable purposes carried out by various German-Canadian organizations.
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Contact
Mezzanine Unit 58
81 Garry Street, Winnipeg,
Manitoba R3C 4J9
P:(204) 989-8300
F: (204) 989-8304
German Society of Winnipeg Inc.
They are one of the oldest cultural societies in Canada, mirroring the cultural aspirations of hundreds of thousands of Manitobans of Germanic origin.
They engage in Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program.
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204-589-7724
121 Charles St, Winnipeg,
MB R2W 4A6
Phone: (204) 589-7724
Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program.
The Ghanaian Union of Manitoba Inc. is a non-profit organisation that brings together Ghanaians residing in Manitoba. The Ghanaian community in Manitoba is engaged in various professions and trades. The Union has cultural groups for different age groups that participates regularly in the annual Folklorama Festival held in Winnipeg.
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Contact
Ghanaian Union of Manitoba Inc.
P.O. Box 2037, Winnipeg,
MB. Canada R3C 3R3
PHONE: (204) 294-6160 or (204) 227-2086
Gimli Icelandic Canadian Society
Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program.
The Icelandic Festival of Manitoba is a volunteer organization dedicated to promoting and sustaining interest in Icelandic culture and descent, primarily through the presentation of an annual family oriented celebration, held every August long weekend in beautiful Gimli, Manitoba.
Contact
107-94 1st Avenue
Gimli, Manitoba, R0C 1B1
Phone: 1 (204) 642-7417
*Please use 1 (204) 894-0653 until May 30, 2019
Fax: 1 (204) 642-9382
info@icelandicfestival.com
Gujurati Cultural Society of Manitoba
Youth program, After-School Activities, Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program, After-School Activities. The GCSM is a non-profit organization operating with the primary objective of preserving and promoting the Gujarati language, traditions, rich heritage and vibrant culture.
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Gujarati Cultural Society of Manitoba
103-86 Niakwa Road,
Winnipeg,
R2M 3A9,
Canada
Email: info@gcsm.org
Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program. The Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre provides cultural and religious services in downtown Winnipeg.
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854 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg,
MB, R3G 0C5
204-774-9197
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Icelandic National League of North America
Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program. The Icelandic National League of North America (INLNA) was formed in 1918. Our founding convention was held on March 25, 1919 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Since then, they have promoted cultural activities among Icelandic-North American people.
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94 1 Ave, Gimli, MB R0C 1B1
Indonesian Society of Manitoba
Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program, Settlement Support Services/Access to Resources, Sports/Extracurricular Program. A not-for-profit organization with its main goal to unite Indonesians in Winnipeg.
Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program. The club owes its success to its founding principles of being non-sectarian, non political and not-for-profit. Our purpose is to promote Irish cultural development in a friendly, social atmosphere.
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Contact
http://www.irishassociation.ca/
204-772-8830
Islamic Social Services Association
Youth program , After-School Activities, EAL Support Program/Language Classes, Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program, Women's Program, Social Enterprise Program/Scholarships/Education , Settlement Support Services/Access to Resources, Employment Services.
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Italian Canadian League of Manitoba
Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program. Centro Caboto Centre, which is owned and operated by the Italian Canadian League of Manitoba, opened its doors on June 14, 1998. Its mission then is the same as it today. It’s a meeting place and activity centre for the Italian community and community at large that celebrates the Italian culture and lifestyle today and into the future.
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Contact
1055 Wilkes Avenue,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3P 2L7
Phone: 204-487-4597
Banquets: 204-488-2055
Jamaican Association of Manitoba Inc.
Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program, Settlement Support Services/Access to Resources
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Address: 1098 Winnipeg Ave, Winnipeg,
MB R3E 0S3
Japanese Cultural Association of Manitoba
Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program. JCAM seeks to continually provide a home for programs and services to foster the Japanese and Japanese Canadian culture and heritage now and for future generations.
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Contact
180 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg,
MB R3E 2J9
Telephone (204) 774-5909
Fax (204) 775-6029
Email m.jccc@shaw.ca
Lebanese Association of Canada Inc
Youth program , Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program, Sports/Extracurricular Program. They promote bilateral relations between Canada and Lebanon in all aspects of life: cultural, educational, touristic, and most importantly commercial.
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834 St. Matthews Avenue
204-774-3214
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Manitoba Chinese Women's Association
MCWA is a non-profit organization which works to promote the cultural awareness and cross-cultural exchange.
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PHONE: 1-204-891-0923
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Manitoba Hellenic Cultural Centre (Greek)
Youth program, Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program
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http://www.stdemetrioschurch.com/Home.html
2255 Grant Ave. Winnipeg
MB R3P 0S2
Phone: 204-889-8723
Fax: 204-837-4340
Email: greekcom@mymts.net
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Portuguese Association of Manitoba Inc.
Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program, Settlement Support Services/Access to Resources.
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659 Young St, Winnipeg,
MB R3B 2T1
204-783-5607
Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program, Sports/Extracurricular Program.
http://www.russianmanitoba.ca/
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Scandinavian Cultural Centre
EAL Support Program/Language Classes, Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program.
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Scandinavian Cultural Centre
764 Erin Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3G 2W4
Telephone: (204) 774 8047
Fax: (204) 772 1019
Email: scandinaviancc@shawcable.com
http://www.scandinaviancentre.ca/
Sierra Leone Nationals Association of Manitoba (SALNAM)
Youth program , After-School Activities, EAL Support Program/Language Classes, Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program, Settlement Support Services/Access to Resources, Sports/Extracurricular Program.
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Henderson Hwy, Winnipeg,
MB R2L 1M3
Phone: (204) 504-1180
Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program.
The Accueil francophone , an initiative of the Société de la francophonie Manitoba (SFM) set up in December 2003, facilitates the settlement of Francophone newcomers to Manitoba. She :
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welcomes francophone newcomers;
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help with settlement procedures in the community;
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inform and facilitate access to services and programs in the community;
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Sensitize the host community to get involved in supporting newcomers.
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Contact
147 Provencher Boulevard, Unit 106
St. Boniface, MB R2H 0G2
Telephone: (204) 233-4915
Toll free: (800) 665-4443
Fax: (204) 977-8551
Youth program, EAL Support Program/Language Classes, Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program, Settlement Support Services/Access to Resources, Sports/Extracurricular Program, Employment Services.
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http://www.spanishclubofwinnipeg.ca/
677 Selkirk Ave. R2W 2N4
Phone: 204-586-7615(sat.4-11pm)
Email: spanishclubofwinnipeg@gmail.com
Sri Lankan Association of Manitoba
Youth program , EAL Support Program/Language Classes, Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program, Sports/Extracurricular Program.
A not for profit organization registered in Winnipeg, Canada. Primary objective of the association is to represent Sri Lankans living in Manitoba and promote social, cultural, educational and recreational activities amongst the membership.
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P.O. Box 41023, Winnipeg,
MB R3T 5T1
St. Andrew’s Society of Winnipeg (Scottish)
Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program. The Society has two objectives: the care and welfare of immigrant Scots; and the promotion and preservation of Scottish culture in Manitoba.
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The St. Andrew's Society of Winnipeg
P.O. Box 596, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada R3C 2J3
Tamil Cultural Society of Manitoba
Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program. To promote Cultural and Religious activities among Tamil Ethnic Group Living in Manitoba.
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http://www.tcsminc.com/Tcsm_Site/Home.html
P.O. BOX 56, Winnipeg,
Manitoba, Canada R3C 2G1
tcsminc@gmail.com
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Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program. A not-for-profit organization whose main objectives is to increase support in the Turkish Community; to create visibility of the Turkish Community in Canada.
Contact
Turkish Society of Canada
5100 Erin Mills Parkway, PO Box 53060
Mississauga, Ontario L5M 5H7
Ukrainian Cultural & Educational Centre
Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program.
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http://www.ukrainianwinnipeg.ca/oseredok/
204-942-0218
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Zirka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
Cultural Enrichment/Preservation and Support Program. Zirka become a registered non-profit society who continues to perform throughout the community, and are wonderful ambassadors of the Okanagan when travelling for performances or to competitions outside of the region.
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Zirka Ukrainian Dancers
P.O. Box 23017
Shoppers Westend P.O.
Vernon, BC V1T 9L8
Email: info@zirkadancers.ca
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