The ACHA Program runs every Saturday during the school year from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm. Location Centennial College - Progress Campus (Markham Rd & Hwy 401) Telephone (416) 208-3149 Mailing Address African Canadian Heritage Association PO Box 99576 1095 O'Connor Drive Toronto, Ontario M4B 3M9 Email achaonline@gmail.com ACHA Mission Statement The mission of the ACHA is to present an opportunity for children to learn about their heritage; - instill pride, self-worth and a commitment to excellence; - encourage commitment to educational achievement, science and technology, social awareness and community development; - provide a stable and secure environment for the growth of our youth; and - provide a meeting place for youth and adults for camaraderie and fun. Click a link for more info on... • ACHA from 1969 and counting - brief history • Letter From the ACHA President, Carole Cushnie • Jambo! - Veronica Sullivan

Parents gather on registration day, to discuss the ACHA curriculum for the 2009-2010 program year. ACHA students and parents gather to celebrate successful walkathon

ACHA Board Members: 2011 - 2012 Program Year
President: Patrick Barry
Vice President: Carole Cushnie
Treasurer: Lindis Collins-Bacchus
Secretary: Kim Braithwaite
Communications Director: Louis March
Chair – Parent’s Committee: Marsha Griffiths
Program Coordinator: Veronica Sullivan

ACHA Instructors: 2011 - 2012 Program Year
Program Co-ordinator: Veronica Sullivan
Youth Instructor: Lindis Collins-Bacchus
Youth Instructor: Kevin Hood
Youth Instructor: Brother Kofi
Children’s Group Assistant: Mesfin Ama
Ancient African History Instructor: Eric Wickham
Boy’s Club Instructor: Emily Wickham
Student Volunteer Helper: Trevor-Lynn Dawkins
Student Volunteer Helper: Michael Fuller

About ACHA
The African Canadian Heritage Association is an incorporated non-profit community organization that operates a curriculum-based heritage program for families with children from 5-16 years of age.

The children are taught about the history and heritage of African people in Canada, Africa and the Diaspora. They learn this through the media of creative arts, classroom instruction and other real life applications.

Some examples of the innovative programming offered by the ACHA include:

• Entrepreneurs' Day (encourages the spirit of entrepreneurship among our youth)
• Black History Challenge (students in the program are organized into teams to compete for prizes in a quiz about Black history)
• Kwanzaa Open House (a community-based tradition in which specific life principles are highlighted)
• Parent Committee seminars and workshops (programming is also offered to the parents of the students, and topics include Financial Planning, Health, and Parenting Skills).