SVG Association of Ottawa

About SVG Association of Ottawa

The SVGAO was founded by Vincentians in Ottawa on October 27, 1979, the same date our native homeland gained full independence from Britain and the year of the eruption of the volcano, La Soufriere. We are a non-profit organization that operate in Ottawa, and are mainly composed of members of the Vincentian Diaspora in Canada. The over-arching purpose is to provide and organize supportive services and activities for persons of all ages to members of the organizations and the wider community, as well as offering support to our homeland.

Mission Statement

To promote, support and assist the goals and objectives of Vincentians, their descendants, of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the National Capital Region, as well as to offer support to our Native country.

Objectives

To foster a good working relationship with other Vincentian groups in Canada and abroad.
To foster a good relationship with other ethnic and cultural groups in Canada.
To provide a forum for the discussion of any matter of interest to the members of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Association of Ottawa.
To participate in social, cultural and educational activities within the context of the Canadian mosaic.
To promote social, cultural and educational activities of interest to the members of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Association of Ottawa.
To liaise on behalf of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Association with the Federal, Provincial, Municipal and Territorial governments of Canada and any other such authorities.
To act on behalf of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Association with respect to any agency of the government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

PRESIDENT

Suzette Weekes

VICE PRESIDENT

Vernon John

SECRETARY

Omar Harry

TREASURER

Samantha Tim

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Jill Williams

ASSISTANT PRO

Marcia Wiltshire

ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Vacant