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Established in the year of 2000, the Caribbean African Association (CAA) became known for its jovial and entertaining spirit, hosting numerous gatherings which aimed to bring Caribbean and African students together in celebration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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  1. Celebration: Celebration of the diversity, complexity and uniqueness of Caribbean and African culture and connections. Further, celebration of the Caribbean and African\u2019s place in the global community and its capacity to\u00a0offer\"\"<\/a>\u00a0strengthened understanding of global relations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Education: Raising awareness about Caribbean and African culture, history, global relations, and identity, for the enlightenment of the UBC community.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Support network and community: Supportive home base and safe space for those in the UBC community who have interests in or ties to Caribbean and African based culture and issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Fundraising: To garner enough\u00a0funds\"\"<\/a>\u00a0to contribute to an adopted Caribbean and\/or African- focused charity annually<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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