Akwaba Cultural Exchange

Site: Milton Community Park

Service: Cultural Exchange Program

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Record #: MIL0157
Last Modified: 29 May 2026
Last Full Update: 02 Mar 2026

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-938-2320
E-Mail akwaba.exchange@yahoo.ca
Website https://miltonmulticulturalfestival.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook, LinkedIn LinkedIn, Instagram Instagram, TikTok TikTok
Primary Contact Jean Assamoa, Founder and Executive Director, Akwaba Cultural Exchange; Phone: 416-938-2320; Email: fassamoa@hotmail.com
Alternate Contact Fatima Dasilva; Phone: 647-770-5005
Volunteer Coordinator Natacha Mahoua, President; Phone: 647-528-4016; Email: natachatoure0@gmail.com

Site Information

Site Location Festival site: Milton Community Park
Located In Community Milton
Address & Map
Milton Community Park
805 Santa Maria Blvd
Milton, ON L9T 2X5
 
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Intersection Ontario St S and Derry Rd W
Mailing Address 644 Willmott Cres 
Milton, ON L9T 6E9
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Cultural heritage organization that offers artistic, educational, and community-based programs that showcase African and other cultures
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established October 2012
Primary Executive Jean Assamoa, Founder and Executive Director; Phone: 416-938-2320
Alternate Executive Felix Adai, General Secretary, Akwaba Cultural Exchange; Phone: 416-526-5723; Email: akwaba.exchange@yahoo.ca

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)
  • Works to promote African culture through arts and education programs
  • Organizes Milton African and Multicultural Festival featuring live cultural entertainment, cultural foods, vendors, community information booths, and an expanded children's area
  • For general information email: akwaba.exchange@yahoo.ca 
  • Improves the lives of youths and adults in underserved/low-income neighborhoods
  • Prepares and challenges participants academically, culturally, and socially for the demands of today's society and the future
  • Promotes greater literacy
  • Increases awareness of education and culture
  • Provides opportunities for creative expression through dance, music, poetry, and theatre inspired by the social, spiritual, historical, and political life of African societies
Hours

Hours not specified
Dates
Areas Served Milton
Eligibility

Ages: 5 year(s) and up

No restrictions
Application
  • Contact for more information
  • Volunteers welcome
  • Vendor's Application deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Languages English ; French
Fees None

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories Newcomers
Youth Sub-Categories Multicultural Organizations
Service Categories Cultural Heritage Groups ~ African Community ; Cultural Heritage Programs ; Special Events ; Volunteer Opportunities

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