Aims and Objectives
- To preserve, maintain and promote Bangladeshi as well as Canadian cultural values within the Bangladeshi community in Victoria and other cities of Vancouver Island.
- To establish strong relations between families, and individuals within the community.
- To pursue cultural, educational and social programs and activities of common interests in response to community concerns as determined by the association.
- To identify and act on specific needs, issues and concerns of Bangladeshi Canadians and non-Canadians Bangladeshi families and students living in Victoria and other part of Vancouver Island.
- To promote the heritage of Bangladeshi culture at the national, regional, provincial and municipal levels.
- To establish network with other ethnocultural groups to enhance cross-cultural understanding, friendship and co-operation.
- To nurture Canadian culture, values and ethics in Bangladeshi community to be an active part of Canadian socio-economic development.
- To establish this Association as a non-political, non-religious and non-profit organization, duly registered, under the laws of Canada or any of its provinces or territories.
Events and activities
Upcoming Events:
- Aug-2024: BCCAV Annual BBQ Picnic
Past Events:
- 2024–>
- Jul-2024: South Asian Heritage Museum Grant Engagement Sessions
- Jul-2024: BC’s Accessibility Standard Grant Engagement Sessions
- May-2024: Pohela Baishakh Celebration (Details)
- April 2024: Eid Get-Together and Potluck Dinner
- Jan – Feb 2024: Policing & public safety modernization community engagement
- 2023–>
- Dec-2023: AGM 2023 (Presentation of BCCAV Activities of 2023)
- Dec-2023: Bijoy Mela 2023
- Oct-2023: Bangla School Trip to Royal BC Museum
- May-2023: Victoria Day Parade
- Mar-2023: Bangladesh Victory Day celebration
- Feb-2023: International Mother Language Day Celebration
- 2022–>
- Eid al Adha Celebration 2022
- BCCAV Fall Fest 2022
- Victory Day Celebration & AGM 2022 by BCCAV
- International Mother Language Day Observance 2023
Community News
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BCCAV board and Community Members Donated $6,000+ for Bangladesh Flood Relief
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BCCAV EID Potluck
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Voice of BCCAV in BC Public Safety Modernization
Contact us
Address: 3448 Karger Terrace, Victoria, BC, V9C 3K5
Phone: 250 886 0059