In order to effectively and efficiently manage the interconnections between the regions, ACHA was registered in Nigeria in 2018 through the Corporate Affairs Registry and continues operations and programs based out of Abuja Federal Capital Territory. The Nigeria program has benefited from strategic partnerships and sponsorships of several donors, organizations and individuals. Click here to read more.

With her relocation in 2021 back to Alberta, Canada, the need for a Canada establishment was founded. ACHA Canada was registered in 2023 through the Alberta Societies Act. An expanded regional program is under development for Jamaica and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States.

The organization welcomed new board members including:

Executive Board 2023-2024

• Okama Ekpe Brook
• Flora Trebi-Ollenu
• Fikayo Abiodun
• Melanie Meardi
• Zack Brook
• Margo Long

Executive Board 2025-2026

• Neskens Jr. Dorcelus
• Funky Banjoko
• Rebecca Visscher
• Tania Smith
• Rachel Malunga
• Quetell Louise
• Jhevon Jackson
• Coleen Neita
• Shantelle Smith

In 2025, ACHA established a three year strategic plan 2025-2028, annual business plan and a two year budget forecast.  The Board appointed Okama Ekpe Brook as its new Executive Director to oversee all aspects of ACHA’s operations, programs and human resources.

In the 2024-2025 work plan, ACHA has achieved several milestones:

1. Secured Canadian $21,350 and $50,000 in grant funding from the Government of Canada through the Supporting Black Canadian Communities (SBCCI) and the Alberta Government respectively.
2. Opened its administrative office and store in Edmonton City Centre to serve as a safe and secure community space for various initiatives and gatherings of its people.
3. Opened a store in Edmonton City Centre mall to be a source of alternative revenue, culture and heritage awareness and a showcase for locally made and heritage products.
4. Not for profit boot camp that reached over 35 not for profit leaders to support growth and understanding in finances, human resources, diversity, legal compliance, and overall not for profit operations and focus areas.
5. Attended various conferences, exhibitions, summits, networking events and markets.
6. Hosted conferences including the ACHA Alberta African & Indigenous Knowledge Conference September 29-October 1st, 2025 to highlight various focus groups, initiatives such as African, Caribbean and Canadian Indigenous issues, Nigeria and Canadian relationships, etc.
   Read the reports of these various initiatives here
7. Formed a new Board of Directors to spearhead vision and mission for the upcoming years.
8. Created a Strategic Plan and Budgets for the next two years.
   Read the report of these initiatives here

ACHA’s strategic plan supports Black, Indigenous, Women of Color, Youth and People with Disabilities. Our programs are sustained by grants and the generosity of people like you. We are asking you to support our cause to better uplift communities and the people we serve.

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