June 2011

In celebration of Canadian Multiculturalism Day, the Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc. (MCAF) will coordinate the third annual Cultural Expressions Festival in partnership with local ethno-cultural groups and community organizations. The Cultural Expressions will showcase the dance, music, art, displays and food of diverse cultures represented by Fredericton’s 11 ethno-cultural associations. In 2009 the festival featured China, in 2010 the Philippines. This year’s featured region will be Africa. In addition to African music and dance, there will be displays of artifacts, African masks, musical instruments and clothing from many African countries.

Shows & Exhibits

The activities will take place at Officers’ Square on:
• Friday, June 24 , 5:30pm – 10:30pm
• Saturday, June 25, 1:00pm – 10:00pm
(Multicultural Parade - 5pm)
• Sunday, June 26, 1:00pm – 5:00pm

The Cultural Expressions Festival 2011 will include:
• Over 70 cultural performances
• cultural exhibits and demonstrations of cultures and crafts
• Multicultural Parade (Saturday, June 25, 5pm)
• Multicultural education and awareness workshops
• activities for families (participatory games, dance lessons, face painting, henna art etc.)
• international food for purchase

 

 

Participants

The Cultural Expressions Festival project has been coordinated by MCAF in partnership with local ethno-cultural groups and community organizations including:
• Association of Indo-Canadians
• Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne
• Chinese Cultural Association of New Brunswick
• Dutch Treat
• Ecole Saint-Anne
• Filipino Cultural Society of New Brunswick
• Fredericton Native Friendship Centre
• Iranian Canadian Association of New Brunswick
• Irish Canadian Cultural Association of New Brunswick
• Korean Association of Fredericton
• New Brunswick African Association
• New Brunswick Latino Association
• School District 18
• Scottish community

May 2011

Inay/Nanay/Inang/Mama/Mother,

    In behalf of the CommUNITY, we wish all mothers a Happy Mother's Day. Wishing you all the  great things in life, and we hope this day will bring you an extra share of all that makes you happy.

Wonderful Mother of Mine

The moon never beams without bringing me dreams
Of that wonderful mother of mine.
The birds never sing but a message they bring
Of that wonderful mother of mine.
Just to bring back the time, that was so sweet to me,
Just to bring back the days, when I sat on her knee.

I pray every night to our Father above,
For that wonderful mother of mine.
I ask Him to keep her as long as He can
That -- wonderful mother of mine.
There are treasures on earth, that made life seem worthwhile,
But there's none can compare to my mother's smile.

You are a wonderful mother, dear old Mother of mine.
You'll hold a spot down deep in my heart,
'Till the stars no longer shine.
Your soul shall live on forever,
On through the fields of time.
For there'll never be another to me,
Each melodious measure,
Oft the teardrops flowing,
Oft they flow from my memory's treasure.

Thanks,

Heidi Abad, Treasurer and Membership & Recruitment Committee Chairperson
Filipino CommUNITY of New Brunswick (FCNB)
Building Our CommUNITY Together

FCNB Mission Statement: 'To celebrate the diversity of Filipino heritage and culture by participating in CommUNITY activities and providing assistance to Filipinos in New Brunswick.'

May 2011

Dear Celebrants,

    In behalf of the CommUNITY, we wish you a  Happy Birthday/Wedding Anniversary. Wishing you all the  great things in life, and we hope this day will bring you an extra share of all that makes you happy.

We  pray that you will feel special today as you celebrate this day with  your family and/or friends. On this Birthday, may all the wishes and  dreams you dream today turn to reality.

Happy Birthday! - Happy Weeding Anniversary!

Thanks,

Heidi Abad, Treasurer and Membership & Recruitment Committee Chairperson
Filipino CommUNITY of New Brunswick (FCNB)
Building Our CommUNITY Together

FCNB Mission Statement: 'To celebrate the diversity of Filipino heritage and culture by participating in CommUNITY activities and providing assistance to Filipinos in New Brunswick.'

April 18, 2011

Kabayan,

This is a message informing you that we are having our 2011 General CommUNITY Meeting this coming Saturday, May 7th 2011, 3:30pm at MORNING GATE CHURCH (174 Morning Gate Drive, Fredericton). Click here for directions.

The main items on our agenda are the following:

1. Correspondence/Announcements and CommUNITY Information
2. Approval of Past Meeting Minutes
3. Core Group Reports if any
4. Committee Reports if any
5. Any unfinished business
a. Steering Committee Project Progress Report
6. Any new business
      a. Proposed FCNB By-Laws Amendments
      b. Application for Incorporation
7. Address or other program features
8. Adjournment

      Our meeting is a POTLUCK event to commemorate the April/May monthly celebrants, welcome the new comers and bid farewell to  those who are moving; so we encourage you to bring your own favourite dish to share with everyone.

Please see the attached poster for our 2011 General Community Meeting. You can also visit our website to see the poster and refer for more information. Thanks to Mhel Herrin for this design.
 
 

We encourage your active participation and continous commitment by attending and engaging in our healthy discussion for the benefit of our CommUNITY. LET'S BUILD OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER.

Please RSVP on or before Friday, May 6th to .

Salamat Ulit,
Amalia Gaspar, Secretary
Heidi Abad, Treasurer and Membership & Recruitement Committee Chairperson
Filipino CommUNITY of New Brunswick (FCNB)
Building Our CommUNITY Together

FCNB Mission Statement: 'To celebrate the diversity of Filipino heritage and culture by participating in CommUNITY activities and providing assistance to Filipinos in New Brunswick.'