The Global Multicultural Affairs Society Canada

By Christian Cunanan

Last Saturday, September 6th, at St. Patrick’s Gym in Vancouver, we witness multiculturalism and experienced it.

The evening marked the Induction of Officers, Honorary Members, and Staff of the Filipino Migrants International Affairs Society, now evolving into the Global Multicultural Affairs Society.

Special thanks to the distinguished speakers and dignitaries:

Noemi Victorino • Manuel Abuel • Imelda Oriente (President, Opening Remarks) • Lovely Joy (Vice President, Sponsor Acknowledgement) • The Hon. Mable Elmore • The Hon. Don Davies, MP • Deputy Consul General Paul Vincent L. Uy

All performers and cultural groups who shared their talents:

Folklyrica Dancers, Anahaw Filipino Canadian Performing Arts Society, Folk Star Arts Academy, Afghan National Cultural Society, Golden Line Dancers, Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, D’New Edition Dancers, Southeast Asian Cultural Heritage Society

With music by Raffy and hosting by ED Cherie Reite and CD Kenji Santiago. 

Official Photographer: Isabela Neri

This transition is more than a name change – it is the expansion of their shared vision. True leadership is measured not by titles but by how they show up for each other.

Together, let’s build a legacy where every migrant, every dreamer, every voice knows: Here, you matter.