The African Canadian Heritage Association is an African Heritage
and language program operating out of a new location
at Centennial College Progress Campus (at Markham Rd.
and Hwy 401).The ACHA program features African history lessons,
arts and crafts, special events for students, who range in age
from 5 to 16 years of age.Classes run from September to June.
Most notable ACHA special events include : the Youth Retreat
(for children 11 Years and older ). Entrepeneur's Day and the Black
History Challenge.
In December, the ACHA has the Kwanza Open House and in June
the Program closes with a final Open House.The Program is also involved
in Visions of Science exhibit which is an annual science fair showcasing
Black achievement in science.
Our Program also includes communal lunches (prepared by parents
and students) and a parental program which includes a series of
parent workshops.
We have fully interactive PowerPoint slides to teach about the various countries in Africa! To begin the learning experience, click here!
Upcoming Events
Dec 13th - Annual Kwanzaa Show
1:00pm to 5:00pm
Tropicana Community Centre
670 Progress Avenue
Media
African History Month
CBC Digital Archives has pulled together a selection of radio and TV clips that honour African-Canadian history — some of which exemplify the racism Blacks have had to endure and overcome, both in Canada and around the world. Other clips highlight the remarkable accomplishments of extraordinary African-Canadians. Take a look.
Afro-Centric school - ACHA School Profile
African Canadian Heritage Association school profile created by Tracy Gomes
15th Annual Walkathon
Special thanks to all the students, parents and sponsors who supported our 15th annual fundraising walkathon. It was a tremendous success thanks to many people who pledged support for the ACHA program. This years theme was Walking with Heroes and the Youth group represented many of our heroes during the walkathon. Here are a few pictures of what went down:
AFRICAN CANADIAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION (ACHA)
Every
Saturday during the school year!
Centennial College - Progress Campus
941 Progress Avenue (at Markham Rd.)
Student Centre Classes take place in rooms P1-01, P1-03 and P1-05
each Saturday during the school year
from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm
ACHA has been providing African Caribbean heritage programming since 1969. The program caters to students from ages
5 to 16.
For further infomation call:
(416) 208-3149
Visit the "About
Us" page for a list of Board Members and Teachers
Student Poetry
I CAN DO ANYTHING
I like to be happy
I like to explore
I can do anything if I just try more.
I like to dance
I like to sing
I can be happy without the bling bling.
Children obey your parents
Do what you're told
Do the right thing as you grow up to be old.
I am a proud six year old Rasta girl
Happy to be in this beautiful world.
I love my family and I respect my friends
And I will miss ACHA when this year comes to an end.
By Joia Frank, age 7
LIFE
A puzzle?
A life story?
No one could understand
A puzzle with missing pieces
Shattered like glass
Broken within my heart
What is life?
If I have no purpose, no meaning
When my dreams are clouded images
Am I living?…
Akiela Manroe-Clarke
40th Anniversary Celebration
Special thanks and appreciation to everyone that came our to celebrate ACHA's milestone 40th year of family, community and heritage programming.
We are thankful for having the support of our community and we look forward to your continued support as we continue to educate our children about the fullness of African history.
