About Us

Whereas we the members of the African community resident in Manitoba, Canada are mindful of our cultural heritage as the major unifying factor providing us with an identity, unity of purpose and serves as the driving force in all our endeavors;

Whereas we are conscious of the diverse nature of our background and the differing languages spoken by our membership;

Whereas we are aware of the aspirations of our community, being one of the ethno-cultural groups in the Canadian mosaic;

Now therefore may it be known and understood that we the members of the various African organizations and individuals of African heritage in Manitoba, desire to unite freely, and voluntarily under one organization, the African Communities of Manitoba Inc., also referred to as ACOMI; for the purpose of:

• promoting unity, friendship, brotherhood and sisterhood among people of African heritage in     Manitoba, and
• to  promote mutual understanding between peoples of African heritage and Canadians of other  backgrounds, and
• to ensure that people of African heritage have access to the goods and services needed to        address issues of poverty, homelessness, education, health, nutrition and social exclusion         delivered in a culturally appropriate manner, and
• to preserve our common cultural heritage while recognizing our separate identities.

The African Communities of Manitoba, Inc. (ACOMI) is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization which is not affiliated with any political party or religious organization. ACOMI aims at a vibrant, engaged and sustainable African Canadian presence across Manitoba, contributing to a culturally rich and economically prosperous, socially inclusive society.

Our Our Motto

“Advancing Community Unity and Prosperity”.

Our Vision
Our vision is a vibrant, engaged and sustainable African Canadian presence across Manitoba, contributing to a culturally rich and economically prosperous, socially inclusive society.

Our Mission
To act as a charitable organization which carries out and promotes programs, projects and activities for the encouragement, support and advancement of the African community in Manitoba, including the preservation and promotion of its unique culture and human heritage.

 Aims & Objectives

• To establish and operate a resource centre to be used for the delivery of food and emergency supplies; literacy programs; employment training and mentoring; referral services; and counselling for the benefit of the community.

• To advance education by providing secondary and post-secondary bursaries/scholarships to qualified low-income students of African heritage.