About Us

The Calgary African Community Collective (CACC) was established to bridge gaps in the system and provide support to grassroots community organizations within Black and African communities. Its main focus is to act as a unified voice, advocating for the inclusion of Black and African Canadians in Calgary and its surrounding areas.

CACC – Calgary African Community Collective

Is a Black-led non-for-profit collective
Focuses on advocacy for the inclusion of African Canadians in various areas of society
Collaborates to incorporate education, politics, capacity building, and goodwill among all aspects of society
Promotes fair and equitable distribution of resources
Empowers African Cultural Communities in Calgary and Area

The Collective

One Tree Many Branches

Purposeful Engagement

Act as a Gateway to the People of African Descendent (POAD) communities and African grassroots organizations within Calgary. We promote and facilitate the engagement and participation of the private, public, governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, to form partnerships with our member African grassroot organizations and individuals, to contribute positively to the socio-economic welfare of African Canadians in Calgary.

Intentional Collaboration

We are the umbrella organization for over 50 African & Black founded, Black led & Black focused organizations and agencies in Calgary. We provide our member organizations and People of African Descendent (POAD) communities with a platform for collaboration and collective support system that promotes accessibility to Afro-centric services, partnerships, funding, community building, and impactful social interaction among members.

African Community Enhancement

We create awareness that enhance the contributions of the Calgary African grassroot organizations and People of African Descendent (POAD) community members to ensure a thriving community that continues to deliver Afro-centric services that solves our socio-economic challenges.

Our Values

Our Mission, Vision, and Goals

Our Mission

To empower and unify Black and African communities in Calgary by advocating for equitable inclusion, fostering collaboration across societal sectors, and promoting resource accessibility to enhance socio-economic well-being.

Our Vision

A thriving, inclusive society where Black and African Canadians in Calgary are fully integrated and actively contributing across all aspects of life, with equitable opportunities and resources.

Our Goal

CACC aims to empower Black and African Canadians through advocacy, collaboration, and equitable access to resources, while celebrating and promoting African heritage within Calgary.

Our Team