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
September 13th Registration for the 2008-2009 program year
Centennial College - Progress Campus Cafeteria
941 Progress Avenue (Markham and Progress)
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration fee: $60 for the year per student and $100
for 2 students in same family
September 20th ACHA Program Orientation
All you wanted to know about
ACHA. Opportunity to meet and
greet teachers, Board members
and students. Program curriculum
will also be discussed with parents.
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
dispatches from the edge
Amanda Robinson, live and direct from Malawi, Africa.
Amanda, past ACHA student and current CBC employee is currently working on a 9 month journalism project in Malawi. Here is her blog. She is excited about linking with friends and community here in Toronto. Take a look and feel free to share your thoughts with her. The blog link is:
Every
Saturday during the school year!
Centennial College - Progress Campus
941 Progress Avenue (at Markham Rd.)
Student Centre Classes take place in rooms F2-09, F2-08 and F2-07
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
Veronica Sullivan Recognition Award Speech
Veronica Sullivan receives the 2008 Recognition Award for 27 years of volunteer service to the ACHA program. Veronica is currently the ACHA Program Coordinator and travels from Mississauga each Saturday, to work with the ACHA students. Click on below link....to see the Recognition Award Speech, that was delivered by Aisha Wickham, previous student and teacher at ACHA and now a big time program supporter.
Thanks to all the parents, students and teachers who ventured out on Saturday, for the annual ACHA Family Outdoor Winter Skate at the Harbourfront skating rink. We all had a great time, especially seeing the children skating circles around their parents... (more)
