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The KCCA’s mission is to promote cultural programming to develop an understanding and appreciation of Korean cultural for all Canadians. | The KCCA’s mission is to promote cultural programming to develop an understanding and appreciation of Korean cultural for all Canadians. | ||
As a non-profit, community based organization, the KCCA, provides cultural programming for the community, school groups and visitors and tourists. | As a non-profit, community based organization, the KCCA, provides cultural programming for the community, school groups and visitors and tourists. | ||
- To introduce the culture, history and legacy of the Korean Canadians to all Canadians while creating a tribute to | |||
the history of the community. | - To introduce the culture, history and legacy of the Korean Canadians to all Canadians while creating a tribute to the history of the community. | ||
- To educate all Canadians on the importance of heritage, tolerance and cultural understanding. | - To educate all Canadians on the importance of heritage, tolerance and cultural understanding. | ||
- To create a space for Korean immigrants and their descendants to congregate, thus acting as a “living museum” | |||
and a focal point for the community. | - To create a space for Korean immigrants and their descendants to congregate, thus acting as a “living museum” and a focal point for the community. | ||
- To bridge generations within the Korean Canadian community connecting the younger generation to their roots | |||
and providing the means for the continuing evolution of the community | - To bridge generations within the Korean Canadian community connecting the younger generation to their roots and providing the means for the continuing evolution of the community | ||
Description of Services | Description of Services | ||
- Traditional Cultural Events | - Traditional Cultural Events | ||
- Folk Dance, Martial Arts and Heritage | - Folk Dance, Martial Arts and Heritage | ||
- Korean Heritage day and more cultural events | - Korean Heritage day and more cultural events | ||
- Settlement and Recreation | - Settlement and Recreation | ||
- Newcomer settlement services | - Newcomer settlement services | ||
- Counselling services regarding education, social, and family matters | - Counselling services regarding education, social, and family matters | ||
- Dealing with community issues to advocate community rights | - Dealing with community issues to advocate community rights | ||
{{From|url http://www.kin-canada.org/kcca.php}} | {{From|url http://www.kin-canada.org/kcca.php}} | ||