Akwaba Cultural Exchange, Cultural Exchange Program

Akwaba Cultural Exchange

Site: Milton Community Park

Service: Cultural Exchange Program

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Record #: MIL0157

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, LinkedIn, Instagram, 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

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	Milton African and Multicultural Festival Aug 8-9, 2026 10:30 am-9 pm Visit miltonmulticulturalfestival.com for more information
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

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 View Google Map
Intersection	Ontario St S and Derry Rd W
Mailing Address	644 Willmott Cres Milton, ON L9T 6E9
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Arts / Culture ; Newcomers ; Sports / Recreation
HCSD Sub Heading	Multicultural Organizations ; Festivals & Special Events ; Special Events ; Cultural Heritage Groups
Service Categories	Cultural Heritage Groups ~ African Community ; Cultural Heritage Programs ; Special Events ; Volunteer Opportunities

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