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Welcome to Issamba Centre

Discover the Richness of African and Caribbean Culture

Issamba Centre, the home of the African Art & Cultural Community Contributor (AACCCS) and the Festival AfriCa Fest, is dedicated to promoting African and Caribbean cultures through arts, education, and community engagement. Join us in celebrating diversity and fostering cross-cultural understanding.
Bienvenue au Centre Issamba lieu de découvert de la richesse des cultures africaines et celles de toutes les personnes d'ascendance africaine.
Le Centre Issamba, foyer de AACCCS et du Festival AfriCa Fest, est dédié à la promotion des cultures africaines et de toutes les personnes d'ascendance africaine à travers les arts, l'éducation et l'engagement communautaire. Rejoignez-nous pour célébrer la diversité et encourager la compréhension interculturelle.
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Every February, Canadians are invited to celebrate and honor the contributions of their friends of African descent. From February 1st to 28th, we host a series of engaging activities, including a Black History Month Launch, a symposium/summit, a family-oriented celebration, and the ISSAMBA SHOWCASE Festival. The African Art & Cultural CCC Inc. (AACCCS) and its team are committed to promoting cultural awareness through a variety of cultural activities.
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Festival AfriCa Fest 

AfroWorld Performing Arts Meet-up & Showcase

AfriCa Fest is to celebrate the cultural heritage of people of African descent through the study of history, music, and food. It is also an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of diverse cultures.

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Registration

To register, please take the time to fill out the information below.

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CURATED

Mamadou Diabaté

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Merlin Nyakam

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Zal Sissokho

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Lasso

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The African Art & Cultural Community Contributor Incorp. is supported by the Government of Canada’s Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative and the Tropicana Community Services, The Government of British Columbia, and the City of Victoria

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Thank you for your generous support! We acknowledge that our organization is based on the traditional unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples,  specifically the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.

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