African-Canadian Cultural Heritage Centre on the cards
In a rare display of solidarity, immigrants from over 30 African nations have agreed to create an African-Canadian Cultural Heritage Centre [ACCHC], a massive complex to cater primarily to the African-Canadian community.
According to Akim Kambamba, ACCHC president, most immigrants from Africa live downtown or in the southern part of the city, so they'd prefer a location in between. He estimates at least 15,000 people of African descent in this city.
The City has shown them a piece of land on Wilkes, and will be showing them alternative sites as well.
The three gubernatorial levels and African community will finance the project.
The Winnipeg Foundation has financed $20,000 for a feasibility study, so they've met two consultants and will interview another before choosing one of them to carry the study out.
The $ 6 million project plans to feature:
Halls for community meetings, Folklorama pavilions, cultural events and weddings
An auditorium for music/dance performances from visiting African artistes
A hall for various African church groups, very different from traditional European churches. Other African religions will also be welcome
A day care facility
African-Canadian restaurant
Wellness Centre with a doctor and dentist
Professional office space with a lawyer and accountant
Library with prominent African periodicals and History books, mostly in English but also in standard African languages like Swahili
An indoor soccer complex enabling year-round participation in this game, most popular among Africans
Facilities for basketball
A gym and a
Swimming pool
According to Akim Kambamba, ACCHC president, most immigrants from Africa live downtown or in the southern part of the city, so they'd prefer a location in between. He estimates at least 15,000 people of African descent in this city.
The City has shown them a piece of land on Wilkes, and will be showing them alternative sites as well.
The three gubernatorial levels and African community will finance the project.
The Winnipeg Foundation has financed $20,000 for a feasibility study, so they've met two consultants and will interview another before choosing one of them to carry the study out.
The $ 6 million project plans to feature:
Halls for community meetings, Folklorama pavilions, cultural events and weddings
An auditorium for music/dance performances from visiting African artistes
A hall for various African church groups, very different from traditional European churches. Other African religions will also be welcome
A day care facility
African-Canadian restaurant
Wellness Centre with a doctor and dentist
Professional office space with a lawyer and accountant
Library with prominent African periodicals and History books, mostly in English but also in standard African languages like Swahili
An indoor soccer complex enabling year-round participation in this game, most popular among Africans
Facilities for basketball
A gym and a
Swimming pool
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