Objectives of The Ethiopian Society of Winnipeg
The Ethiopian Society of Winnipeg was formed on December 17,1984. It is a non-profit organization working closely with other like-minded community organizations and the three levels of the Canadian Government.
The main objectives of the Society are to:
*Assist to organize Ethiopians in Winnipeg;
*Facilitate liaison between members and other government and community organizations;
*Ensure the well-being of its members;
*Encourage Ethiopians to play an active role in the multi-cultural Canadian society;
*Teach Canadian children of Ethiopian origin the history, the cultures and the languages of Ethiopia and integrate them into the mainstream;
*Cooperate and develop good working relations with organizations of similar objectives;
*Assist new-comers to settle in Winnipeg;
*Produce a periodic newsletter reflecting the objectives of the Society.
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