What is the GCAA?
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The German-Canadian Association of Alberta, in existence since 1966,
is the provincial umbrella organization for Alberta's many clubs, choirs,
dance and performing arts groups, cultural groups, and language schools
which have ties to the various German-speaking groups in this province.
As people of German-language background comprise about 15% of Alberta's
total population - making them the second-largest ethnic group in the
province - the Association has set itself the task of representing them
to each other and to the public at large. Our aim is to foster the sharing
of the culture of the several German-speaking groups with the whole
of Alberta's society, thereby increasing awareness, knowledge and understanding
of Alberta's rich cultural diversity and helping to create a positive
atmosphere of co-operation and harmony within the German-speaking and
multicultural communities. To accomplish this objective, we assist these
groups in their endeavors and contributions to Alberta's social and
cultural growth and encourage them to become involved in our programming.
The Association is a registered non-profit organization, representing
the interests of Germans in Alberta, seeking to strengthen their contributions
to Alberta's growth and diverse culture, and seeking to encourage their
participation in public and cultural life. All of this is part of an
established goal to create general public awareness of the culture and
customs of German-speaking Canadians. Through the activities and programs
of the GCAA, all Albertans have the opportunity to share our culture
and thereby increase their awareness and understanding of Alberta's
cultural diversity.