Rooted in Guyana.
Growing in Calgary.

Celebrating Guyanese heritage, connecting generations, and building community across Calgary.

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Community

Bringing people together to celebrate, support, and grow.

Culture

Honouring our Guyanese heritage and traditions.

Connection

Building bridges across generations and across Calgary.

Guyana Explained in 15 Minutes — by Opentiera

A little piece of home, six thousand kilometres away.

Founded on 25 April 1991, the Guyana Canada Cultural Association (Calgary) is a volunteer-run home for Guyanese people, families, and friends across the city. We host the celebrations that keep our traditions alive, and we show up for each other in between.

Whether you arrived last month or were born here to Guyanese parents, there is a seat at the table for you.

  • Cultural celebrations that mark Mashramani, Independence, Diwali, Phagwah and more
  • Family programming that gives kids a real connection to where they come from
  • A network of neighbours for newcomers finding their footing in Calgary

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Come out and lime with us.

Everything we do is open to the wider Calgary community — bring a friend who has never tasted pepperpot.

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Thirty-five years of turning up for each other.

  • Members gathered for a flag raising in Calgary
  • Feathered Carifest headdresses ready for the parade
  • Families with Santa at the GCCA Christmas party
  • Team colours at Caribbean Sports Day
  • The cake made for Guyana's 60th Independence celebration
  • Members and their families gathered on the green at the Stampede Golf & BBQ
  • A volunteer receiving a certificate at the appreciation dinner
  • Members around the table at a general meeting

Join the association.

Membership runs on our fiscal year, 1 May to 30 April, and keeps the association going. Choose the category that fits your household — every member gets a vote, a voice, and a second home in Calgary.

Family

$20per year

Parent or parents plus dependants living at home and/or attending an educational facility — including anyone in transition between school and work.

Individual

$10per year

One member, 18 years and over.

Senior

$5single, per year

65 years and over. A senior couple is $10 per year.

Student

$5per year

Full-time students at any secondary or post-secondary institution.

What membership gives you

  • Voting rights Vote at general meetings and elect the executive at the AGM.
  • A voice in the decision-making Bring ideas to the floor and help shape the events and direction of the association.
  • A second home A community that shows up — for the celebrations and for each other in between.

Membership categories and members' rights are set out in the association's by-laws. Not sure which category fits your household? Email gccacalgary@gmail.com and we'll help you work it out.

Membership application

Applying for the current membership year.

Would you like to volunteer? (optional)

Please indicate which event or events you would like to volunteer for. By checking the box, you agree to be contacted.

Yearly membership fee —

Membership terms

  • I understand that GCCA membership runs from May 1 to April 30 each year.
  • I understand that membership is not active until payment is received.
  • I understand that membership fees are non-refundable.
  • I agree to conduct myself respectfully at all GCCA events, meetings, and online spaces.
  • I understand that misconduct may result in suspension or termination of membership.
  • I consent to receive official GCCA communications (including meeting notices and updates) via email.
  • I understand that my personal information will be used only for GCCA administrative purposes and will not be shared outside the organisation except as required by law.
  • I agree to abide by the GCCA By-laws and all rules governing membership, voting, conduct, and participation.

Typing your name here has the same effect as signing this form by hand. Dated today.

Send your details here and the treasurer will confirm your membership and how to pay.

Questions, ideas, or want to help out?

Send us a note and a member of the executive will get back to you, usually within a few days.

  • Mailing address
    PO Box 47115, RPO Creekside
    Calgary, AB  T3P 0B9
  • Where we gather
    Venues across Calgary, Alberta