About Us

The Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton (CCAH) was established in 1977 as a non-profit organization that has since gained charitable status. The organization promotes awareness that unity in diversity, full and active participation, unbiased inclusion, and the capacity to value differences equally are essential to the social, cultural, and economic growth of Halton Region. Membership is open to anyone who shares our interests and supports the objectives of the organization. There is also an opportunity for youth to get involved in a wide range of activities and programs.

Education

We partner with Halton Region schools to create a positive impact among the students who are directly engaged in our exhibits and programs throughout the year.

Culture

We promote Afro-Caribbean culture and history through various programs to showcase diversity in Halton Region.

Community

We deliver numerous events focusing on community engagement, awareness and acceptance of Afro-Caribbean history and culture in Halton Region.

We provide insight to understanding diversity in Halton Region to generate awareness and accountability regarding steps towards inclusion.

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About Us

The Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton (CCAH) was established in 1977 as a non-profit organization that gained charitable status in 2000. The organization promotes awareness that unity in diversity, full and active participation, unbiased inclusion, and the capacity to value differences equally are essential to the social, cultural, and economic growth of Halton Region. Membership is open to anyone who shares our interests and supports the objectives of the organization. There is also an opportunity for youth to get involved in a wide range of activities and programs.

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Education

We work closely with the Halton Region schools to create a positive impact among the students who are directly engaged in our exhibits and programs throughout the year.

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We established a steel band program that involves the broader community – people of all ages and backgrounds – and creates the opportunity to discover the joy of music in a unique way that is fun and easy to learn. Other programs include New Horizons for Seniors, Parang, Sizzlin’ Halton Caribbean Cooking, a library Reading Corner focusing on Black authors in Milton, and Black history bike and walking tours in Oakville.

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Community

We participate in numerous community events including the Black History Month, Emancipation Day, Culture Days and the Carousel of Nations. The goal is to ensure that the larger community is aware that the Caribbean community is committed to contributing to the Halton community.

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We participate in and sponsor research studies that help provide insight and a better understanding of diversity in Halton Region. The CCAH also partners with the Halton Regional Police Service to enhance their community-based policing approach as well as co-deliver diversity and youth-focused programs. These four core values are beautifully captured in local artist Beverly Tang-Kong’s painting entitled “The Spirit of Angels”. This artwork was incorporated into the CCAH logo. Many thanks to graphic designer Danielle Pitt for helping us to reflect this piece in our website.

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Education

We work in partnership with Halton Region school boards to deliver advocacy, guidance and Afro-Caribbean cultural learning experiences

with the goal of fostering engagement, increasing understanding, and creating supportive spaces.

Culture

We promote Afro-Caribbean culture and history through the establishment of various programs to showcase diversity in Halton Region.

CCAH has an established inter-generational steel pan program as well as a parang program for the community to discover various forms of Caribbean music. The organization also offers a variety of other cultural programs including outreach to seniors and long-term care facilities, Sizzlin’ Halton Caribbean cooking, a library program in Milton focusing on black authors, and Black history bike and walking tours in Oakville.

Community

We deliver numerous events and programs with a primary focus on promoting community engagement and awareness of Afro-Caribbean history and culture in Halton Region.

These include events such as Emancipation Day celebrations, Black History Month program offerings, Culture Days, a BIPOC day camp, and community music performances, all involving partnerships with a variety of community organizations.

Harmony

We participate in and sponsor research studies which help provide insight to understanding diversity in Halton Region.

The CCAH also partners with the Halton Regional Police Service to enhance their community-based policing approach as well as co-deliver diversity and youth-focused programs.

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Community

Harmony

Veronica Tyrrell Park - Veronica Tyrrell Day August 27

We would like to acknowledge the passing of Veronica Tyrrell on October 7, 2018. Veronica was the long-time President of CCAH and was instrumental in expanding the organization’s profile within the community. She was an exemplary community leader and a tireless advocate for diversity and inclusion. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends, but her legacy will not be forgotten. In her honour, His Worship Mayor Rob Burton proclaimed August 27 as Veronica Tyrrell Day in Oakville, the day in 2022 when the Town formally dedicated a park in her name: Veronica Tyrrell Park, 3183 Buttonbush Trail, Oakville.