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.

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.

Aims & Objectives

• To establish and operate a resource center 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.