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The Congress of Black Women of Canada – Waterloo Region Chapter and the Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region proudly present the 2025 Awards of Excellence 🎉✨

This special celebration will honour our outstanding African, Caribbean, and Black scholarship recipients and feature words of inspiration from our distinguished guest, Antonio Downing, BA – Author, Speaker, Musician. 🎶📖

📅 Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025

🕧 Time: 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm (Lunch served at 1:00 pm)

📍Location: Kitchener Portuguese Club (NEW VENUE) 1548 Fischer-Hallman Rd., Kitchener

🎟️ Admission (by ticket only):

Adults – $65

Youth (12 & under) – $35

Children under 5 – Free

✨ Come celebrate excellence, culture, and community with us! Click the button below or scan the QR code to purchase tickets.

Join us for an exciting week-long pitch workshop designed to help young entrepreneurs refine their ideas and master the art of pitching. With guidance from industry professionals in tech and business, participants will gain the tools and confidence needed to secure funding for their ventures.

The week will conclude with a pitch competition where participants showcase their ideas in front of a panel of judges.

- Day 1: Introduction to pitching and understanding what investors look for

- Day 2: Crafting your pitch and refining your business story

- Day 3: Workshop sessions with business and tech professionals

- Day 4: Practice rounds and one-on-one feedback

- Day 5: Final pitch competition and showcase Registration is now open and available in our bio 🕺🏾

Let the pitches begin!!

📅 Dates: September 29 to October 3, 2025

🕧 Time: To be determined

📍 Location: 2 King Street West, SDG Idea Factory, Kitchener

🎟️ Admission (by ticket only):

In partnership with the Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region, the City of Waterloo Museum is proud to present “Celebrating 50 Years of Community Service – The Caribbean-Canadian Association of Waterloo Region”, on view in our vestibule.

This special exhibit highlights the rich history, vibrant culture, and lasting impact of the CCAWR — from its early beginnings to five decades of celebrations, education, and community events. Come explore the deep Caribbean roots in Waterloo Region and discover how this incredible organization has helped shape the diverse, dynamic community we know today.

📍Location: City of Waterloo Museum, located at Conestoga Mall (near the food court)

🗓️ Dates: July 8, 2025 to December 31, 2025

🕧 Time: Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m (Open Saturdays for July and August)

🔥 Fit in the Park: Your Pre-Carnival Warm-Up! 💃🏾🕺🏽Carnival is calling — are YOU ready for the road? 🎭✨

Join us for Fit in the Park!
A high-energy outdoor workout series designed to get your body moving and your vibes flowing, just in time for our Caribana Ignite Parade Weekend (August 22nd-August 24th)

🌳 Outdoor energy
🎶 Soca-powered movement
👟 All fitness levels welcome
💦 Sweat, smile, and repeat
💰 Bring a loonie for a refreshing treat!

Whether you're jumping up or just want to get active in community, this is where Carnival prep begins. Let’s get FIT and FEEL the rhythm together!

📍Waterloo Park, Waterloo
🗓️ Wednesdays- July 30th, August 6th, August 13th, August 20th (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
Sundays-August 3rd and August 10th (8:00 am - 9:00 am)

The Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region is proud to be a part of the 2025 Caribana Ignite carnival festivities. Welcome to the our official costume presentation site!

Caribana Ignite Weekend Events are as follows:

August 22 Caribana Ignite Glow Party (6pm-10pm)

August 23 Caribana Festival Parade (12:00 pm-6pm)

Purchase an EXCLUSIVE Caribana Ignite X CCAWR Mid-line costume (male options available)! We believe in the Art of Mas and want to bring you along with this unique costume option and have an appreciate the art of mas/costume making with these hands on interactive classes.

Choose the colour of your section  (blue, red, green, yellow) - we're making this easy to intro mas to all new carnival enthusiasts!  Choose a base option that you are comfortable with (e.g. biker shorts, one piece bathing suit etc.)

Attend at least one mas camp (each is 3hrs long) and learn the art of gemming/bedazzling and all things blinged for your base wear option.  Also gem-up/decorate your headpieces, arm and leg bands)

Attend at least one mas camp  (each is 3hrs long) and learn how to make your feather collar.

**Sessions are led by Toronto Band mas makers with over 30 years of experience! All supplies are provided!   ONLY 25 costumes are available in each colour!  

Date: August 23, 2025

Location: Downtown Kitchener

We’re proud to announce our own float in this year’s parade! Let’s take the streets with colour, music, and unity.

• Costumes: $150 (Female) / $100 (Male)

• Message us at info@ccawr.ca for costume options and registration

CCAWR TURNS 50!

🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region's fundraising event. It's an event like no other, and we want you to be there! 🎉

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Join us for an exclusive and enjoyable experience at the CCAWR's All-White Brunch Fundraising Event: where style meets purpose.

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This exclusive event will offer:

• A Caribbean infused menu curated by top local chefs
• Live music and entertainment by Reggadiction to elevate the ambiance
• Raffles, door prizes and so much more!
• Opportunities to network with community leaders, changemakers, and philanthropists

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Dress Code:   All White Attire – Chic, Sophisticated and Stylish
Date:               Sunday, August 24, 2025
Time:              11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location:        The Boathouse Restaurant - 57 Jubilee Drive, Kitchener ON

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This is more than just a brunch – it’s a celebration of community and impact.

Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all.

Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

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Limited tickets available. Reserve your spot for this unforgettable event!

The Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region (CCAWR) invites you to come out and lime with us at our "Picnic and Pan in de Park Summer Social" for the community. The event is FREE and there will be games, music and food will be available for purchase.

Bring out the family and bring your chairs, blankets, refreshments and enjoy a picnic in the park. It's a great opportunity to lime and meet members of the local Caribbean community.

The Big Jerk Smokehouse food truck and others will be on hand, so you can also buy meals or refreshments.

When registering for the event, please indicate if you are entering the domino tournament, the darts tournament, doing face painting or how many meals you are interested in purchasing from the food trucks.

See you soon!

Location: Waterloo Park (Enter from Westmount Rd side) and look for our tents at the gazebo on