Press Release
July 10, 2019

As we prepare for a celebration of the Igbo culture in Saskatchewan on August 3, the Igbo Cultural Association of Saskatchewan (ICAS) has received a message of support from Mr. Trent Wotherspoon, Saskatchewan Member of Parliament for Regina Rosemont constituency.

In his message to ICAS and Igbo Day Organizing Committee (IDOC), the Regina Rosemont MLA applauded ICAS for the important work being done by Igbo Nigerian-Canadians in building up the province of Saskatchewan. He noted that Nigerian-Canadians “make invaluable contributions to Saskatchewan, socially, culturally and economically, and are key to shaping and building its bright future.”

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Press Release
Regina, July 3, 2019

The Igbo Cultural Association of Saskatchewan is saddened by the death of Saskatchewan’s 22nd Lieutenant Governor the Honourable W. Thomas Molloy, O.C., S.O.M., on July 2nd, 2019, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

The Igbo community of Saskatchewan joins the entire province in mourning as well as appreciation of his life and service to our province. May God Almighty find a special way to console his family and loved ones.

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For Immediate Release
Regina, June 27, 2019.

As we prepared for Igbo Day on August 3, 2019, the Igbo Cultural Association of Saskatchewan has received a message of support from the Premier of Saskatchewan Honourable Scott Moe.

In his message, the Premier expressed pleasure to bring greetings to the Igbo Nigerian-Canadian community on behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan.

Honourable Moe stated that “The people of Saskatchewan place tremendous value on the diverse traditions and cultures that can be found throughout this province.”

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For Immediate Release
Regina, June 21, 2019.

The Igbo Cultural Association of Saskatchewan has received a message of support from Honourable Gene Makowsky, Saskatchewan Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport, welcoming all to Igbo Day on August 3, 2019.

Honourable Makowsky underlined the important role culture plays in opening doors of creativity and expression that enable Saskatchewan residents to learn and grow.

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For Immediate Release
Regina, June 21, 2019.

The Igbo Cultural Association of Saskatchewan has received a message of support from His Worship Michael Fougere, Mayor of Regina.

In his message, the Mayor welcomes everyone to Igbo Day on August 3, 2019.

Mr. Fougere noted that the City of Regina is a welcoming place that is proud to have a growing and dynamic Igbo Nigerian community. He also said that Igbo Day events underline our Igbo Nigerian heritage as well as what it means to be Nigerian-Canadians who have made Regina our home.

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