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For some
30 years, the CommunityFolk Art Council, a not-for-profit,
charitable organization has been presenting the heritage of the some
91 nationalities which enrich Toronto.
Canadian
Aboriginal Performers head the FanFare Parade down Yonge Street,
celebrating Toronto rich ethnic diversity in 1989
Our mandate is to
'promote the preservation, development and advancement of the
cultural, and artistic heritage of the people of Toronto'
 We
fulfill our role in various ways. As a presenter, we organize events
such as Christmas Around the World and Easter Around the World.,
which showcase the Christmas and Easter traditions of Toronto's many
communities as well as giving our member groups the opportunity to
present their heritage through music, dance and song. Dutch
Easter Table display at our annual " Easter Around the World" at
City Hall Toronto
1969
Metro International Caravan, Toronto’s summer festival of
international culture, was founded
and in 1972, Metro International Caravan became a separate
organization. In 1986, the Community Folk Art Council of Toronto
organized another outreach program bringing 100 ethnic performers
from 8 different ethnic groups to Northern Ontario, performing in
Cochrane, Moosonee, and Moose Factory. For the Ontario Ministry of
Citizenship we have arranged the entertainment for the "Ontario
Volunteer Award Ceremonies" in: North Bay, Ottawa, Cornwall,
Brockville, Kitchener, Mount Hope, Owen Sound and Orillia
 The
Community Folk Art Council has also hosted groups from abroad and
presented them to the Toronto public, including the exciting
Joukian Folk Song and Dance Ensemble from Guangxi, China which
performed at the CNE's "Around the World in 18 days " festival.
Slovak Dances
come to Toronto come to perform at the CFAC's International Festival
at City Hall in 1988
The CFAC also acts as a
resource centre for our member groups. We have a documentation
centre and office staff experienced in dealing with the issues faced
by members. We organize workshops to assist our groups develop
various skills and expertise.
 We help with providing contacts and
intervene in setting up networks among the various member groups. We
keep abreast of the many issues which affect our members and ensure
their best interests are represented in all cases. We also provide
marketing and publicity assistance to groups looking for help in
promoting local events.
Picture
of our office, located at 173B Front Street East, at Sherbourne
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