A Non Profit Society

BCOCCA) is a non-profit umbrella organization registered in BC that includes the cultural associations of (9) Caribbean countries that are also registered here in BC:

The member countries are:

Antigua and Barbuda Association of BC,

Barbados CulturalAssociation of BC,

Grenadian Cultural Association of BC,

Guyanese Canadian Cultural Association of BC,

Canadian Haitian Cultural Association of BC,

Jamaican Canadian Cultural Association of BC,

St Kitts/Nevis Cultural Association of BC,

St Vincent and the Grenadines Association of BC and

Trinidad & Tobago Society of BC..

An Umbrella Organization

BCOCCA is an umbrella organization designed to speak and act on behalf of its (9) member Caribbean Cultural Associations here in BC as one voice and find solutions to matters of mutual concern.

BCOCCA engages with the community through monthly meetings and other events such as Caribbean Days Festivals, Community Seasonal Events, Independence Anniversary Celebrations, Relief and Assistance Efforts etc.  BCOCCA is also a supporter of the commution service provider Co-op Radio 100.5 FM.

BCOCCA also has an Associate member, the Canadian Jamaican Medical Assistance Society (CJMAS) and a Health Support Group referred to as the Caribbean Community Health Support Group (CCHSG) Committee under its auspices.

Monthly meetings are held to share experiences, promote the interest and welfare of members, plan strategies, communicate and promote closer community relationships.