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JCA Jamacian Canadian Association

The Jamaican Canadian Association is an incorporated, non-profit charitable organization, whose mission is to uphold Jamaica's Motto Out of Many, One People, and in so doing maintain and support the cultural heritages of Jamaicans in the Diaspora. JCA operates under the following Core Principles: Respect Dignity Cohesiveness Excellence in Service Visibility Furthermore, the organization aims to improve life for Caribbean people of all heritages, people of African descent, as well as others who subscribe to our goals and objectives. To achieve this, we... Provide social and cultural programmes for the community. Offer a wide range of culturally sensitive services, which support the diverse needs of our constituency, especially, youth. Advocate on behalf of the diverse community on various economic, social, political, educational, and other relevant issues. Promote the personal growth and professional development of our members, staff, volunteers and Board of Directors. Our Vision: JCA will be a leading voice on the social, political, economic and cultural issues impacting Jamaicans, African Canadians and people of Caribbean Descent in Canada; and promoting the improvement of their quality of life.