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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260223T110000
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SUMMARY:FREE INCOME TAX CLINIC
DESCRIPTION:FREE INCOME TAX CLINIC \n✓ FREE TO EVERYONE \nMONDAY FEB. 23RD \nFRI. DEC. 18TH\, 2026 \nHours: MON. – THURS: 11AM – 7PM FRIDAY: 11AM – 4PM \nCLOSE AT 4:30 PM ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH \n📍 ACOMI RESOURCE CENTRE 421 Kennedy St Unit 101 \nFor more info: 204-221-6696 \nEligibility Income: \n\nOne person up to $37\,000\nCouple up to $52\,000\nEach Additional Dependent $2\,500\n\nNot Eligible: \n\nSelf-Employed\nHave Rental Income\nHave more than $3\,000 Interest Income\n\nDocuments to bring \n\nCome with tax slips (T4s\, T4As\, etc.)\nRent receipts\, Charitable donation receipts\, medical receipts\, etc.\n\nQualification: \n\nYou are not self employed\nYou have not filed for bankruptcy within the tax year\nYou do not have capital gains or losses\nYou are not filing for a deceased person
URL:https://acomimanitoba.ca/event/free-income-tax-clinic/
LOCATION:ACOMI RESOURCE CENTRE\, 421 Kennedy St Unit 101\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260222T150000
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SUMMARY:Acomi Annual General Meeting (AGM)
DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the African Communities of Manitoba Inc. (ACOMI). \nDate: Sunday\, February 22\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM\nVenue: ACOMI Cultural Centre\nAddress: 200 – 301 Nassau Street North \nJoin us as we reflect on the past year\, share updates\, and plan ahead for the growth and unity of our community. \nAll members and partners are encouraged to attend. \nWe kindly request each Affiliate to send representatives to attend. \nPlease confirm your attendance by scanning the QR code to register. \nWe look forward to seeing you at this important meeting.\nThank you.
URL:https://acomimanitoba.ca/event/acomi-annual-general-meeting-agm/
LOCATION:Acomi Cultural Center\, 301 Nassau St N #200\,\, Winnipeg\,\, Manitoba\, MB R3L\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260221T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260221T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011733
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T213906Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Traditional African & Drumming Storytelling Festival
DESCRIPTION:Highlights of the Event \n\nTraditional African Drumming from West\, East and Central Africa.\nStorytelling that celebrates Black culture and resilience.\n\nCome and let the drums take you on an exciting journey of Black history\, creativity and heritage. \nSATURDAY:21 FEBRUARY 2026. \n📍 ALLOWAY Hall\, Manitoba Museum. \n🕐 3:00 PM – 6:00PM \n🔄 FREE ENTRY
URL:https://acomimanitoba.ca/event/2nd-traditional-african-drumming-storytelling-festival/
LOCATION:ALLOWAY Hall\, Manitoba Museum\, Manitoba Museum\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260220T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260220T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011733
CREATED:20260131T215318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T215444Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Cafe Live
DESCRIPTION:BHM CLUB PRESENT \nJAZZ CAFE Live \n📅 February 20\, 2026. \n📍 Library 🕐 4:00PM \nSnacks will be available. \nProudly Sponsored by: \nACOMI AFRICAN COMMUNITIES OF MANITOBA INC. \n(ALL THAT KIDS CAN BE)
URL:https://acomimanitoba.ca/event/jazz-cafe-live/
LOCATION:Library\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260216T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011733
CREATED:20260131T231601Z
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SUMMARY:4th Annual ACOMI Storytelling and Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY THROUGH ART \n4th Annual ACOMI Storytelling and Art Exhibition. \nStorytelling session | Student visits | Gallery tours \n📅 Monday February 16\, 2026 to Friday February 20\, 2026. \n📍 ACOMI Cultural Centre\, 301 Nassau Street N. Winnipeg \n🕐 9:00AM – 5:00PM \n🔄 Free and open to the public
URL:https://acomimanitoba.ca/event/4th-annual-acomi-storytelling-and-art-exhibition/
LOCATION:Acomi Cultural Center\, 301 Nassau St N #200\,\, Winnipeg\,\, Manitoba\, MB R3L\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTSTAMP:20260415T011733
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T234646Z
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SUMMARY:CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:We are CLOSED in observance of Louis Riel Day (Manitoba).
URL:https://acomimanitoba.ca/event/closed/
LOCATION:Manitoba
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260213T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260213T143000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011733
CREATED:20260131T212038Z
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SUMMARY:Call For Vendors: Black Business Market At Rrc Polytech
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month by showcasing your business at our upcoming Black Business Market! The Anti-Racism Action Committee invites Black-owned businesses to be part of this vibrant pop-up event featuring local talent\, creativity and entrepreneurship. \nThis is a great opportunity to connect with the RRC Polytech community\, increase visibility for your business\, and be part of a curated selection of Black-owned vendors celebrating Black excellence. \nEvent Details Date: February 13\, 2026 Market Hours: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM Location: The Cave Hallway\, NDC \nVendor Information Set-Up: 10:00 – 10:30 AM | Take-Down: 2:30 – 3:00 PM One business per table\, two chairs provided per table \nWhy Participate? Showcase your products to the RRC Polytech community. Connect with students\, staff and fellow entrepreneurs. Celebrate and support Black entrepreneurship. \nRegister here | Vendor registration deadline: February 5\, 2026. \nFor inquiries\, you may contact: Funmi Seidu (fseidu@rrc.ca). \nIf you are a Black-owned business – or know one – interested in participating\, we’d love to hear from you! Join us to connect with the community\, showcase your products\, and celebrate Black entrepreneurship.
URL:https://acomimanitoba.ca/event/call-for-vendors-black-business-market-at-rrc-polytech/
LOCATION:The Cave Hallway\, NDC\, The Cave Hallway\, NDC\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T150000
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SUMMARY:Invitation To Attend The Grand Opening & Launch Of Bani Optical Eyewear
DESCRIPTION:Bani Optical Eyewear offers complete eye care services and sells eyeglasses and contact lenses at competitive prices. We believe that clear and good vision is a basic right\, and our new facility is fully equipped to serve our community effectively. At Bani Optical Eyewear\, we offer options suitable for all customers. The event details are listed below: \nDate: February 12\, 2026 \nTime: 3:30 pm CST [Ribbon Cutting & Launch]; 9:30 am – 5 pm [Business Operating Hours] \nVenue: 425 St Mary Avenue\, Winnipeg \nSide Attraction: 30% off on selected eyeglasses| Light refreshment \nYour presence will be a great encouragement for our new business. \nContact: Daniel Azaah \nOwner & Managing Optician| Bani Optical Eyewear \n425 St Mary Avenue|R3C 0N2|Winnipeg\, MB \nPhone: 204-415-9000
URL:https://acomimanitoba.ca/event/invitation-to-attend-the-grand-opening-launch-of-bani-optical-eyewear/
LOCATION:St Mary Avenue\, 425 St Mary Avenue\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011733
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SUMMARY:Invitation To The 3rd Annual Sankofa Lecture
DESCRIPTION:3rd Annual Sankofa Lecture in Honour of Black History Month\, taking place on February 12\, 2026 from 2:00–4:00 p.m.\, with a cocktail reception featuring small bites from Afro-Caribbean restaurant\, K&S Grill. Tickets are $35 for all attendees\, with the exception of law students and articling students\, for whom a reduced rate applies. \nSankofa Lecture Event details \nThis year’s Sankofa Lecture is proudly hosted by Robson Hall and CABL and will feature a keynote address by the Honourable Justice Chidinma B. Thompson. Justice Thompson is the first internationally trained lawyer and the second Black woman to have been appointed to the bench in Alberta; she is also first the person to graduate from the University of Calgary with a PhD in Law. Please join us in welcoming her to Winnipeg! \nDate: Thursday\, February 12\, 2026 | Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m.\, followed by a cocktail reception \nVenue: Law Society of Manitoba Classroom\, 260 St. Mary Avenue \nYou can learn more about Justice Thompson here: \nhttps://cba.org/…/the-honourable-chidinma-b-thompson/ \nIf you are not a member of the Law Society and wish to register or the cost of registration presents a barrier and you would like to discuss the possibility of a reduced fee\, please feel free to contact cpd@lawsociety.mb.ca directly. Thank you very much\, and we hope you’ll be able to join us for the Sankofa Lecture.
URL:https://acomimanitoba.ca/event/invitation-to-the-3rd-annual-sankofa-lecture/
LOCATION:Law Society of Manitoba Classroom\, 260 St. Mary Avenue\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, MB R3L\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260210T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260210T183000
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SUMMARY:Who Am I? A Youth Identity Workshop
DESCRIPTION:ACOMI AFRICAN COMMUNITIES OF MANITOBA INC. \nWho Am I?A Youth Identity Workshop \nMore Than a Label;\nOwning Our Identity\, Challenging Racism.\nExplore your roots\, celebrate your culture and take pride in your authentic self. \nWhat It’s About: \nUnpack identity\nchallenge stereotypes\, and embrace your full self through stories\, culture\, faith and reflection \nLearning objectives: \n\nDefine and own your personal identity ° Navigate social pressures and media bias\n\nWorkshop Facilitator: JUANITA DESOUZA-HULETEY \n📅 February 10th\, 2026. \n📍 Online 🕐 4:30pm \nFor Youth Ages 12 – 25yrs.
URL:https://acomimanitoba.ca/event/who-am-i-a-youth-identity-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual (Online)
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260207T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011733
CREATED:20260131T213059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T234200Z
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SUMMARY:SOUS LE BAOBAB INC . Twelve Youth Day Celebration in Winnipeg
DESCRIPTION:Twelve Youth Day Celebration in Winnipeg – February 7\, 2026 \nThe youth of Cameroon Community and their friends are celebrating Youth Day on Saturday\, February 7\, 2026. \nWe are inviting you to join them on this very special occasion to support them and to celebrate with them. \nHall: Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (former Précieux-Sang Parish)\, 200 Kenny Street\, St. Boniface \nSchedule 12:00 p.m. Arrival of participants \nParticipants will by teams or individually play in basketball\, volleyball and Soccer tournaments. \nThere will be a community supper to close the event. All youth\, adults and parents from \nCameroon community and their friends as well as other communities are invited. Snacks will be served throughout the day. \nEvents in partnership with ACOMI
URL:https://acomimanitoba.ca/event/sous-le-baobab-inc-twelve-youth-day-celebration-in-winnipeg/
LOCATION:Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (former Précieux-Sang Parish)\, 200 Kenny Street\, St. Boniface\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260129T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260129T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011733
CREATED:20260127T132253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T232526Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Kick off
DESCRIPTION:“Celebrating Black History Through Art\,” highlights the wisdom\, stories\, and cultural legacy of our seniors. The evening will feature an exhibition\, storytelling\, and cultural presentations that honour and celebrate our shared heritage.
URL:https://acomimanitoba.ca/event/black-history-month-kick-off/
LOCATION:Acomi Cultural Center\, 301 Nassau St N #200\,\, Winnipeg\,\, Manitoba\, MB R3L\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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