Welcome
Give newcomers a first point of entry into the community and help them take their first steps.
Welcome to AICSA
Our community. Our strength.
The Ivorian-Canadian Association of Southern Alberta brings together Ivorians, their families, and everyone with a connection to Côte d’Ivoire. Together, we are building a united, supportive and thriving community.
About
A community moving forward together
AICSA is a non-profit association that brings together and supports the Ivorian community of Southern Alberta.
Our community includes families, professionals, students, entrepreneurs, young people, newcomers, and people who have been established here for many years.
We come from different backgrounds, but we share roots, a culture, and a desire to build something lasting.
Our vision is grounded in a simple conviction: a strong community leaves no one behind.
Gather
Create opportunities to meet through culture, family, sport and community life.
Support
Encourage mutual aid, volunteering and collective action when a member or family faces a difficult time.
Pass on
Preserve and pass our history, culture, traditions and values on to future generations.
Thrive
Encourage our members' personal, professional, educational, entrepreneurial and social development.
Build
Build projects, partnerships and a lasting future for the generations that follow us.
A word from the president
“Together, we can go further”
Dear Ivorians and friends of our community, AICSA was born from a simple conviction: we are stronger when we stand together.
Far from home, it can be easy to face the challenges of daily life alone. Paperwork, settling in, searching for work, starting a project, or simply meeting people who share our story all become easier when we can rely on one another.
We want to build a united, supportive and thriving community where everyone belongs, where we mobilize in difficult moments, and where members develop their talents while passing our culture on.
Our ambition begins with simple things: a meeting, a helping hand, a shared idea, a few volunteer hours, or an event organized together.
I invite you to make AICSA our shared home—a place where we come together, help one another, celebrate our roots and build our future.
Lionel KoffiPresident
Volunteers serving the community
AICSA is carried by members who give their time, energy and skills in service of the community.
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LK
Lionel Koffi
President
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TK
Theodore Kouadio
First Vice-president
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BF
Bokossa Fabien
Secretary General
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TO
Therese Oulai
Treasurer
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Position available
Events and logistics
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BA
Boris Afran
Communications and welcome
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JK
Jean Dupret Koffi
Communications and welcome
Our role is not only to lead the association. Our role is to serve the community.
A vibrant community
AICSA is more than an administrative association. We want to create a community that meets, shares and builds together.
Welcome and integration
Help newcomers find their bearings and connect with people who can guide them.
Community support
Encourage mutual aid when a member or family is going through a difficult time.
Culture and traditions
Celebrate and introduce others to the richness of Ivorian culture.
Sport and recreation
Build connections through friendly sports and recreational activities.
Professional networking
Connect professionals, entrepreneurs, students and job seekers.
Youth and heritage
Help our children discover their cultural heritage and develop a sense of belonging.
Life in our community
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September 12, 2026
The 2026 excellence bursary is open
Three $500 bursaries will go to student members.
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September 12, 2026
A welcome desk for newcomers
An online drop-in is now offered every other Saturday.
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September 12, 2026
The family picnic drew 140 people
A look back at a friendly day in Bowness Park.
What is coming up
Our activities are open to members and non-members alike unless stated otherwise. Registering mainly helps us plan the quantities.
18Oct2026
14Nov2026
Our memories, our story
A community is also built through the moments we share. Every photo tells a story, every gathering creates a connection, and every event strengthens our community.
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Independence dayAugust 2026 · Prince's Island Park
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The shared tableAugust 2026 · Ivorian cooking
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Youth workshopMay 2026 · Passing it on
Join the AICSA
A strong community begins with the commitment of its members. Joining AICSA means choosing to be part of a community, helping to build it and contributing to its future.
Build connections
Meet other families, professionals and members of the community.
Benefit from mutual support
Share your experience and find the right people when you need guidance.
Grow your network
Build professional relationships and discover new opportunities.
Take part in cultural life
Participate in the association's events and activities.
Take part in our democracy
Contribute to the association's decisions and projects in accordance with its bylaws.
Building together
A thriving community is built with partners. We believe the best initiatives emerge when complementary strengths come together.
Contact
Let's talk
A question, idea or proposal? Would you like to volunteer, become a member or partner with us? We are here to listen.