Welcome to
CALGARY AFRICAN COMMUNITY COLLECTIVE
CACC is a Black-led, Black-serving, and Black-focused collective umbrella in Calgary that serves grassroots organizations.
our services
systems change
The African Canadian Collaborative for Systems Change was launched by CACC in partnership with NABC and funded by the Calgary Foundation.
Ujima Hub
Welcome to Ujima Hub, a supportive space for African organizations in the B3 community, with CACC serving as a catalyst for opportunities.
Collective Events
Our events empower participants and foster connections through meaningful activities.
Why Us?
Brige the Gap
CACC is established to bridge the gaps in the system and provide support to grassroots community organizations within the Black and African communities.
Unified Voice
CACC acts as a unified voice, advocating for the inclusion of Black and African Canadians in the Calgary and Area region.
Office Space
CACC is investing on collective space set to provide office & meeting spaces for grassroot members to cut down cost of operating expenses.
Networking Opportunities
CACC provides networking opportunities with like-minded individuals and organizations, allowing you to expand your connections.
Access to Resources
CACC provides access to resources and information that can help individuals and organizations within the Black and African communities thrive.
Advocacy
CACC actively advocates for the rights and inclusion of Black and African Canadians, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met.
community calendar
What People are saying
“The Calgary African Community Collective (CACC) plays a pivotal role in empowering grassroots organizations like ours, bridging resources and fostering collaboration to amplify our community impact. Their support has been instrumental in enabling us to secure grassroots funding, which we are excited to use for our upcoming Youth Spark event as part of the SIYS 2024 Report to the Community. CACC’s work is truly transformative, and I am grateful for the opportunity to collaborate.”
Musap (Moose) Abdel
Read our latest Blogs
Karibu (Welcome)
Kiswahili (Swahili) is a widely spoken language in Africa, mainly prevalent in the East and Horn of Africa. The language originated from the Bantu tribes of today’s Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique and has been influenced through centuries of interactions between locals and traders arriving via the Indian Ocean. Swahili also lends us the principles that…
Systems Change 101: Understanding Our Mission
Our mission at CACC is to promote systems change through collaborative projects that address poverty-related issues, encourage civic engagement and advocate for equitable resource allocation. But what does “systems change” entail and why is it important in the grand scheme of things. Systems change can be understood through “The Water of Systems Change” framework proposed…
How real is the threat of food insecurity for Black families in Calgary?
The parallel between poverty and food insecurity is apparent to most, but we rarely think about the demographics that are most at risk of facing food insecurity in Canada. In November 2023, Statistics Canada released its insights into “Food insecurity among Canadian families” which used data from the 2021 Canadian Income Survey. The survey indicated…