Manitoba is proud of our multiculturalism

Multiculturalism means being able to celebrate our own cultural heritage and respect the diversity of each other’s communities.

Whether it is through different languages, festivals, cultural practices and beliefs, values or food, cultural communities across Manitoba proudly celebrate their heritage.

Yet we are all united through our shared identity as Manitobans. As Manitobans we work hard to promote racial harmony, mutual respect and the promotion of equality for all citizens.

My Home is Manitoba

A video about cultural diversity in our province

My Home is Manitoba, produced by Manitoba Immigration, is a diversity awareness video for newcomers. It showcases our province’s cultural diversity and addresses stereotypes newcomers sometimes face.

Plans are underway to distribute the video in DVD format with support and discussion materials. Watch this space for more information.

Ethnocultural organizations

Each cultural group in Manitoba has community organizations that hold activities and support members, including newcomers. Find an organization that shares your tradition, language and country of origin.

African Communities of Manitoba
ACOMI is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization, bringing together individuals and community organizations of African heritage in Manitoba.

Afro-Caribbean Association of Manitoba
ACAM was incorporated in 1972. It embraces all strands of the Black historical experience and has made a valuable contribution to the vitality of the Manitoba mosaic.

Argentinean Manitoban Association

• generar un ámbito de participación y apoyo para los argentinos residentes en Manitoba
• difundir las tradiciones y costumbres argentinas en Manitoba
• colaborar con aquellos compatriotas que deseen comenzar el proceso de inmigración y radicarse en Manitoba, otorgándoles información sobre la provincia y los pasos a seguir

Association of Japanese Canadians
This community organization promotes a strong Japanese Canadian identity to strengthen local communities and the national organization. It strives for equal rights and liberties for all persons – in particular the rights of racial and ethnic minorities.

Association of Pakistani Canadians of Manitoba
The association runs projects and programs to mobilize the Pakistani community for co-existence with their socio-cultural and religious values in the multicultural fabric of Canada.

Canada-Bangladesh Association of Manitoba
The association works to support the local Bangladeshi community, an integral part of our province’s rich multicultural mosaic.

Canadian Czech-Slovak Benevolent Association
The mission of the society is to unite all Czech and Slovak speaking individuals, to provide an environment of pride in our heritage, a place where our culture is kept alive and the intellectual development of our members is fostered.

Canadian Slovenian Cultural Society
Kanadsko Slovensko Kulturno Društvo – združenje ki vzbuja ter ohranja Slovensko kulturo in jezik tu v Winnipegu

Canadian-Polish Congress
This umbrella organization co-ordinates the activities of and articulates the concerns of the Canadian Polish community.

Chinese Cultural & Community Centre
This organization promotes and advances the awareness, knowledge and appreciation of the Chinese culture in relation to the multicultural mosaic of Winnipeg, Manitoba and Canada.

Congress of Black Women of Manitoba
Founded on International Women’s Day 1981, this non-profit organization works to enhance the consciousness, education and rights of Black women.

Down Under Club of Winnipeg
This club has been active in Manitoba for almost 60 years. It has about 170 members who are originally from Australia and New Zealand as well as Canadians who have some connection to or a deep love of the lands down under.

Ethiopian Society of Winnipeg
Since 1984 the society has organized and supported Ethiopians, helped newcomers integrate into the mainstream while preserving the cultures and the languages of Ethiopia.

Free Vietnamese Association of Manitoba
The association works for the preservation and development of Vietnamese culture and for the enrichment of Canadian culture, and fosters the spirit of mutual help and community responsibility.

German-Canadian Congress
Die GCC ist eine Non-Profit-, überparteilich und nicht-sektiererische Organisation.Unser Ziel ist es zu pflegen und zu fördern, die deutsche Sprache, Kultur undBräuche der deutsch-Manitoba im Rahmen des kanadischen Multikulturalismus.

India Association of Manitoba
This organization works to promote harmony and integration of various religious and multicultural groups from India to work together in preserving Indian culture and heritage for the benefit of members’ future generations.

Irish Association of Manitoba
The association is a non-sectarian, non-political and not for profit organization aiming to promote Irish cultural development in a friendly, social atmosphere.

Jewish Federation of Winnipeg
Since 1938, the federation has been dedicated to sustaining a strong, vibrant Jewish community.

La asociación de colombianos en Manitoba
Es una asociación dispuesta a ayudar, orientar y representara los colombianos que tomaron la decisión de inmigrar a Manitoba. Esta organización está compuesta por voluntarios que se dedican a promover el desarrollo de la comunidad a través de actividades socioculturales y recreativas.

Latin American Commerce Association of Manitoba
This organization’s goal is to be a body of excellence for commerce, information and management support to all persons related to Latin American, including new immigrants, without distinction of nationality, race, religion or ideology.

Manitoba Fellowship Organization (Turkish)
This organization helps its comunity with education, culture and social solidarity, and helps those who want to settle in Manitoba.

Mexican Heritage Centre of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
This volunteer organization teaches Mexican history, culture, pop culture, traditions and cuisine to those living outside of Mexico.

Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba
PHCM is a non-profit, cultural group comprised of representatives from over 35 member organizations and individuals within the Filipino-Canadian community in Winnipeg.

Russian Cultural Association of Manitoba
Вы недавно приехали? Говорите по-русски? Тогда будем знакомится, Мы – это русскоговорящая община провинции Манитоба, официально именуемая Russian Cultural Association of Manitoba. Для чего мы созданы , какие цели и задачи ставим перед собой .

Главной и приоритетной целью является объединение русскоговорящего населения независимо от национальности и вероисповедания, на основе русского языка и культурных ценностей, которые заложены в каждом из нас. Членами нашей общины являются выходцы из бывшего Советского Союза, Израиля, Германии, Аргентины и др. стран.

Société franco-manitobaine
La SFM est l’organisme porte-parole officiel de la population francophone du Manitoba. La SFM revendique le plein respect des droits garantis aux francophones ainsi que l’adoption de nouvelles lois et de nouvelles politiques gouvernementales visant l’épanouissement de la vie en français au Manitoba.

St. Andrew’s Society of Winnipeg
The society promotes Scottish culture and heritage.

Salvadorean Canadian Cultural Association (Winnipeg)
Since 1994 the association has worked to foster co-operation and understanding between the Salvadoran community and the multicultural Canadian society by promoting social, cultural, and educational events and activities to embrace the Salvadoran cultural heritage.

Manitoba Immigration and Multiculturalism is not responsible for the content of other organizations’ websites.

Ask to have your community organization added to the list by e-mailing the Multiculturalism Secretariat.