Newa Cultural Society of Alberta (NCSA)
Newa Cultural Society of Alberta (NCSA) is a non-profit community organization in Edmonton registered under the Societies Act of Government of Alberta, Canada that promotes Newa culture and heritage throughout Alberta. It was registered in the Corporate Registry of Government of Alberta on April 22, 2013.
The main objective of Newa Cultural Society of Alberta (NCSA) is to bring all Newa people living in Alberta in one platform to practice, promote and preserve Newa culture and traditions. The long term vision of NCSA is to establish a Newa Cultural Center as a symbol of Newa unity in Edmonton region.
Since its inception on April 22, 2013, NCSA has been organizing various cultural events and activities in the community to promote and preserve Newa cultural heritage in Edmonton. One of the main event that NCSA organize is "Mha Puja and New Year (Nepal Era) Celebration"; other events and activities observed are:
NCSA is relatively new and a small community organization with limited human and financial resources. However, it has accomplished a lot in promoting and organizing many different events and activities to preserve Newa culture and traditions. Thanks to the strong and visionary leadership team, dedicated community members, support from Government of Alberta, and financial help from City of Edmonton which made it possible for NCSA to accomplish so much in such a short time period. Contributions made by spouses of the leadership team is also very appreciable and commendable. Without their strong commitment and invaluable support, NCSA would not have been able to function actively in the community to achieve its objectives.
The main objective of Newa Cultural Society of Alberta (NCSA) is to bring all Newa people living in Alberta in one platform to practice, promote and preserve Newa culture and traditions. The long term vision of NCSA is to establish a Newa Cultural Center as a symbol of Newa unity in Edmonton region.
Since its inception on April 22, 2013, NCSA has been organizing various cultural events and activities in the community to promote and preserve Newa cultural heritage in Edmonton. One of the main event that NCSA organize is "Mha Puja and New Year (Nepal Era) Celebration"; other events and activities observed are:
- Sithi Nakha and Bungdyah Jatra
- Gunhi Punhi and Yenya Punhi
- Yomari Punhi
- Pahachare, Janbahadyah and Biska Jatra
- Buddha Jayanti
- International Mother Language Day
- Heritage Festival Participation
- Newa language, music and dance project
NCSA is relatively new and a small community organization with limited human and financial resources. However, it has accomplished a lot in promoting and organizing many different events and activities to preserve Newa culture and traditions. Thanks to the strong and visionary leadership team, dedicated community members, support from Government of Alberta, and financial help from City of Edmonton which made it possible for NCSA to accomplish so much in such a short time period. Contributions made by spouses of the leadership team is also very appreciable and commendable. Without their strong commitment and invaluable support, NCSA would not have been able to function actively in the community to achieve its objectives.
