The Haitian Association of Calgary would like to wish you a Happy New Year and a Happy Independence Day. This year we are celebrating the 218th anniversary of our independence. We hope you will be safe during this new year and hopefully be able to move past the COVID-19 pandemic the has dominated our previous year.
I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation for your continued support of the Association and each other during these difficult times. We hope that 2022 will be the year that all Haitians will start working together for a better tomorrow
Pierre Nicolson Beldor, President ACHC
The Haitian Association of Calgary has decided to focus on direct fundraising to reach families in the Southern areas of Haiti greatly devastated by the August 14, 2021 Earthquake and subsequent tropical storms.
Pierre Beldor, president of ACHC, stands in solidarity and asks for prayers for the country. A specific email address haiticalgary.earthquake@gmail.com has been created to focus on relief efforts. Thank You.
If you need any support from the Haitian Association during this covid crisis, please contact us and we will do our best to help.
Your health and safety are a priority to us and we encourage you to follow the guidance of Alberta Health Services. A link to frequently asked questions and answers can be found HERE:
Association de la Communaute Haitienne de Calgary
Haitian Association of Calgary
Our goal is to bring Haitians in Calgary around the table to share knowledge, experience and resources in order to rediscover our strength in unity for a prosperous future in our community.
In the strong and ancient tradition of people coming together to promote culture, diversity, language and history, the Haitian Association of Calgary was created. We are striving to make a difference within the Haitian community as we contribute to the preservation not only of our past, but also our culture and our identity.
We pledge to increase awareness and understanding of our history. We promote our culture, art, music customs and our Creole language through different organized event throughout the year.
Our aim is to bring together Haitians of all walks of life to serve and meet the various needs of our growing group: to share knowledge, experience and resources in order to rediscover our strength in unity for a prosperous future.
Executive Team
The ACHC is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The current executive is:
President - Pierre Nicolson Beldor
Treasurer - Elda Harris-Moise
Director at Large - Jean-Robert Ambroise
The executive is elected at an Annual General Assembly Meeting in December every two years and generally serves for a term of two years. If you have any questions for the executive, please email haiticalgary@shaw.ca