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The Filipino CommUNITY of New Brunswick, (CommUNITY), is a provincially registered not-for-profit and incorporated organization founded to preserve, share, celebrate, and promote the diversity of Filipino heritage and culture through the arts, traditions, education, and cuisine as represented in the New Brunswick and surrounding area. The CommUNITY is a community funded and would not be able to operate without the generous community financial and in kind support. We are proud of our volunteers.

Filipino CommUNITY of New Brunswick

CONSTITUTION

1. ARTICLE 1: NAME

1.1 This organization shall be named the Filipino CommUNITY of New Brunswick (FCNB) and hereinafter referred to as the “CommUNITY.”

2. ARTICLE 2: VISION AND MISSION STATEMENT

2.1 The vision of the CommUNITY shall be to create a healthy Filipino immigrant community that is both self-sufficient and fully integrated within the Canadian society.

2.2 The mission of the CommUNITY shall be to celebrate the diversity of Filipino heritage and culture by participating in community activities and providing assistance to Filipinos in New Brunswick.

3. ARTICLE 3: PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE

3.1 The CommUNITY shall engage in social, civic, educational and charitable activities for the betterment of the Filipino-Canadians in the province of New Brunswick and in particular, foster unity and harmony among them. It is not to be used as a political instrument by any member. 3.2 The objectives of the CommUNITY are to: 3.2.1 Preserve and promote the Filipino culture and ethnicity among its members as well as promote awareness of this heritage in the Canadian community;

3.2.2 Encourage participation, cooperation and coordination of multicultural and civic related activities among the various communities in New Brunswick, Canada and other countries;

3.2.3 Provide community assistance to Filipino nationals on their arrival in New Brunswick and help them adapt to a new lifestyle;

3.2.4 Extend charitable efforts not just to Filipino nationals and Filipino Canadians in New Brunswick but to all who are in need here and elsewhere in the world;

3.2.5 Organize events that provide opportunities for social interaction between members of the CommUNITY and other New Brunswickers;

3.2.6 Encourage participation, cooperation and sportsmanship, advocates personal quests for wellness, and helps to develop self confidence, enhance community participation and leadership skills;

3.2.7 Promote social unity and harmonious relations among its members and cultivate mutual understanding and respect among Filipino nationals, Filipino-Canadians and people of all nations.