Welcome to the African Communities of Manitoba Inc. (ACOMI). ACOMI is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization, bringing together individuals and community organizations of African heritage in the province of Manitoba,  Canada.

We invite you to explore the site for useful information about Africans in Manitoba.

 

We would like to thank the University of Winnipeg especially the Global College for hosting this site.

We hope you enjoy your visit.

Andre Doumbe
Acomi President

2010 Folklorama Africa Pavilion

The Folklorama Africa Pavilion is on again this year. Preparations are underway and Acomi (sponsors of the Pavilion) is happy to invite community groups back to the 2010 Africa Pavilion. Please click on the image above or the link below to view the Africa Pavilion webpage. This year's Pavilion will be running from August 8th - 14th at St Boniface Diocesan High School at 290 Dubuc Street in Winnipeg.

All performing groups and volunteers are are expected to register by June 30th. Registration forms are available at the Africa Pavilion site.

Link: Africa Pavilion

University of Winnipeg-ACOMI Student Bursary Program (2010-11)

Winnipeg - May 11, 2010: We are happy to announce the University of Winnipeg-ACOMI Student Bursary Program for the 2010-2011 academic year. This is a pilot program designed to provide financial incentive for African immigrant community youth to begin studies at The Collegiate at The University of Winnipeg (high school courses) or at The University of Winnipeg itself (university courses) during the 2010-11 academic year and the 2011 Spring Term. Continuing students also may be considered for these bursaries. However, preference will be given to new students.

Criteria: Applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
1. They must be a member of the African immigrant community in Winnipeg.
2. They must show academic promise and potential for success in at the Collegiate or at the University, as recommended by a community representative.
3. They must demonstrate financial need, as assessed by the University’s Awards & Financial Aid Office

Interested students can download the application and submit the completed form including a recommendation letter to the following address:

Education & Youth Committee
ACOMI Resource Centre

101-421 Kennedy Street

Winnipeg, MB. R3B 2N2

Phone: (204) 221-6696

Deadline: 15th. June 2010.

Application Form Download

Other Contacts:

Charles Offor: (204) 880-8444 or (204) 986-4167  Email: charlesoffor@yahoo.com
Dr. Osei-Bonsu: kosei-bonsu@winnipeg.ca

Volunteer Opportunities

We are in search of volunteers to manage several positions within Acomi. Click on the following link to see available volunteer opportunities: Volunteer Opportunities

ACOMI Presents a Cheque to the Canadian Red Cross Towards Haiti Relief

From left: Patrick Mutumbi, Lea Gallop, Allieu Sessay, and Frank Indome

Winnipeg - May 04, 2010: A delegation from the African Communities of Manitoba (ACOMI) presented a cheque of $2,000.00 to the Canadian Red Cross at the latter regional office on Portage Avenue in Winnipeg. The Acomi representatives made up of Patrick Mutumbi, Allieu Sesay and Frank Indome made the presentation on behalf of members of the African community and African Churches in Winnipeg to Lea Gallop, Fund Development Coordinator at the Canadian Red Cross. Mr. Indome indicated that the amount presented was from donations received from various members of the African community to help with relief efforts being undertaken by the Canadian Red Cross in Haiti. Mrs. Gallop thanked the delegation on behalf of the Red Cross.