Filipino Community in Canada > Alberta

Babae - Council of Filipina Canadian Women was established on September 17, 2003, by a dedicated group of women in Calgary, AB who recognized the need to build community and support among Filipina-Canadian women. What began as an informal network of professionals working in immigrant services evolved into a formal organization with a clear mission: to raise the status of Filipina-Canadian women in Canadian society. The founding members brought rich experience from grassroots social work in the Philippines, and they carried that commitment to community building with them when they immigrated to Alberta. Today, Babae stands as a bridge between newly arrived immigrants and established community resources, with members serving as liaisons, consultants, and advocates who understand both the Filipino and Canadian contexts. The organization's heart lies in its cultural authenticity—encouraging the use of Filipino language in all interactions—which helps dissolve barriers and reduce stigma around accessing services. By connecting Filipina-Canadian women with culturally sensitive support in their mother language, Babae empowers them to successfully integrate while maintaining their identity and contributing their talents to Calgary's diverse society. The organization remains deeply rooted in its founding principle that community building is a personal mission, creating spaces where Filipina-Canadian women can develop leadership, share expertise, and thrive as valued members of their families, workplaces, schools, and communities.

Rooted in Alberta's Filipino community, Anakbayan Canada represents a continuation of the revolutionary tradition established by Andres Bonifacio and the Katipunan, honoring decades of youth-led social movements in the Philippines. Founded on November 30, 1998, Anakbayan Canada carries forward the legacy of Kabataang Makabayan while adapting its mission to serve Filipino youth and their allies in Canada. The organization unites youth workers, farmers, urban poor, students, professionals, women, migrants, and national minorities in a shared commitment to advancing democratic struggles and addressing systemic inequalities rooted in imperialism and feudalism. What distinguishes Anakbayan Canada is its holistic approach—it doesn't separate youth concerns from the broader struggles of working and marginalized communities. Instead, it deeply integrates youth organizing with the movements of toiling masses, creating spaces where young people can develop political consciousness while contributing to real social change. Since its establishment, Anakbayan Canada has been building community chapters throughout Alberta and across the country, fostering solidarity among thousands of youth committed to national freedom and democracy. The organization welcomes those seeking meaningful community engagement and invites interested individuals to join its membership and participate in its movement for social justice.

Migrante Alberta represents a grassroots movement rooted in Edmonton, AB, where migrant communities find solidarity, support, and a collective voice for change. Established in August 2013, the organization emerged from a vision of a society where families are not separated by economic necessity and where all people have genuine opportunity for dignified, humane living. Operating as both an advocacy platform and mutual aid network, Migrante Alberta builds relationships and broad networks of advocates including labour unions, grassroots migrant organizations, women's groups, and worker organizations throughout the province. The organization's work transcends borders—it upholds harmonious cooperation among migrant associations worldwide while remaining deeply committed to the immediate needs of Edmonton's migrant population. Through cultural and educational initiatives, including people's theatre workshops and community storytelling, Migrante Alberta creates spaces where migrant voices are heard and valued. The organization's commitment extends to engaging concerned government agencies to discuss policies affecting migrants, reflecting a belief that systemic change requires dialogue across all levels of power. As part of the larger Migrante Canada network and international migrant movements, Migrante Alberta in Edmonton stands as a beacon of migrant solidarity, demonstrating that collective action and community organizing can transform both individual lives and broader social consciousness.