About The Nigerian Canadian Association of Montreal
our mission
The Nigerian Canadian Association of Montreal was established on the 15th of June 1986. We aim to help Nigerians who arrive in, or are resident in the province of Quebec to better integrate into the society and propagate the cultural riches of Nigeria to Canada’s unique cultural system. The N.C.A also harnesses the collective efforts and goodwill of Nigerians in the province of Quebec, through the exchange of ideas, while exploring the available resources including employment opportunities in the society for the benefit of the Association and it’s members. We also assist in immigration and settlement counseling services for newly arrived Nigerians in the province of Quebec.
We advocate on behalf of our members and others who turn to us, so that they may obtain the most pertinent help for their needs. The NCA has the mandate of advancing the welfare of Nigerians in Quebec. We also provide relevant information on business, tourism, humanitarian, entertainment, etc to Canadians who are interested in knowing more about Nigeria which is abundantly endowed with natural and human resources. Nigeria provides the gateway to other African markets, especially those within the West Africa sub-region. These alongside Government’s sustained efforts to create a robust business environment, make Nigeria a preferred investment and tourism destination in Africa.
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Members Comments
Testimonials
I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for all the incredible work that NCA does. Your dedication to the job is truly inspiring and your impact on the community is immeasurable.
I’m impressed to see how NCA has transformed in the past few years this is as a result of good leadership and dedicated executives that are willing to take NCA to the next level keep up the good work.
Your transparency and commitment to accountability are really commendable, and it gives me great confidence to know that we the community members can always count on NCA.
Promoting the black history month
Our Heritage
In 1690, Black history was characterized by the ongoing transatlantic slave trade, which saw millions of Africans forcibly taken from their homelands and transported to the Americas to work on plantations and in other forms of forced labor. Many African slaves were brought to the British colonies in North America during this time, where they endured brutal conditions and were treated as property rather than human beings.
Despite the challenges and oppression they faced, Black people in 1690 and throughout history have made significant contributions to society, including in the fields of science, art, literature, politics, and more. Notable figures from this time period include Olaudah Equiano, a former slave who became a prominent abolitionist and author, and Phillis Wheatley, a poet who was the first published African American woman.
In 1790, Black history in the United States was still characterized by the institution of slavery, which had been legally established in the country since the colonial era. The transatlantic slave trade continued to bring large numbers of Africans to the United States and other parts of the Americas to be bought and sold as property and forced to work on plantations and in other forms of forced labor.
n addition to slavery, there were also free Black people living in the United States, although they faced significant discrimination and restrictions on their rights and freedoms. Some Black people were able to gain their freedom through manumission, or the act of being freed by their owners, while others were born free or escaped from slavery.
In 1890, Black history in the United States was marked by continued struggles for civil rights and equality, as well as significant cultural, political, and economic contributions made by Black Americans.
At the time, Jim Crow laws were in effect throughout the South, which mandated racial segregation and discrimination against Black people in areas such as education, housing, employment, and voting. The Supreme Court’s Plessy v. Ferguson decision in 1896 upheld the constitutionality of “separate but equal” segregation, which would remain in place until the landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling in 1954.
In 1990, Black history in the United States was marked by ongoing struggles for civil rights and equality, as well as important social, political, and cultural developments.
During this time period, the civil rights movement had already achieved significant gains, including the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. However, discrimination and inequality still persisted in many areas, including employment, housing, and the criminal justice system.
In the 1990s, Black Americans continued to fight for their rights and advocate for social justice, including in response to incidents of police brutality and racial profiling. Notable examples include the beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles police officers in 1991 and the subsequent riots in the city, as well as the shooting of Amadou Diallo by New York City police officers in 1999.
During this time period, the country had seen the election of the first Black president of the Harvard Law Review in 1990, Barack Obama, who would go on to become the first Black president of the United States in 2008.
The 2000s also saw continued efforts to address issues of police brutality and racial profiling, including the shooting of unarmed Black teenager Trayvon Martin in 2012, which sparked national outrage and activism, and the subsequent Black Lives Matter movement.
In the cultural sphere, Black Americans continued to make significant contributions, including the emergence of new Black filmmakers and actors, such as Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan, and the success of films like Black Panther and Moonlight, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2017.