It is based at the Lethbridge Cultural Centre and hosts events such as weekly international lunches.
Email: info@saea.ca
Southern Alberta Ethnic Association (SAEA) represents a great diversity of ethnic societies and clubs in southern Alberta. SAEA highlights different global cultures, languages, religions, cuisines, cultural dancing and performances, ethnic music, thoughts, and philosophies. It is a not-for-profit, volunteer organization aimed at promoting understanding, awareness, and celebration of diversity by offering programs, information, and referrals. It is based at the Lethbridge Cultural Centre and hosts events such as weekly international lunches.
| SAEA Annual Events / Programs | ||||
| Program / Event | Description | Cost | Month | 2021 |
| Culture Night Dinners – Taste Of’s | Various cultural groups hosting dinners with a theme showcasing their background including food they eat, music & enteratinment, | $20 p/ticket | 3rd Friday Monthly except June July, Aug. & Dec. | 3rd Friday Monthly except June July, Aug. & Dec. |
| Black History Month | A celebration of African & Caribbean Canadian Culture with informative speakers, fashion shows, music & displays | Free | February | February |
| Cultural Diversity Day | Speakers, Food & Entertainment showcasing the diversity in Lethbridge | $5 admission | May 21st | May 21st |
| Asian Heritage Festival | Informative displays, fashion show, music & dance, food, | Free | 4th Saturday in May | Sat. May 22 |
| Latin Fest | A celebration of Latin culture through food, music & beer garden, has been held in gult gardens, free admission | Free | 2nd Saturday in July | Sat. July 10 |
| Heritage Day | Largest annual event celbration diverse cultures through food music, dance, displays and literature | Admission Fee | First Monday in August | Aug 2 |
| Afro Fest | A fun festival full of food, displays and entertainment | Admission Fee | 2nd Saturday in September | Sept. 11 |
| Multicultural Market | A variety of cultural food and cultural items for sale from around the globe, cultural entertainemnt stage with dance & music. | Admission $5 | 3rd Saturday in October | Oct. 23 |
| Newcomers Event | Proides newer immigrants & refugees an opportunity to interface with a wide variety of social service agencies in Lethbridge such as Leth. Police Service, AB Health, Red Cross, YWCA, YMCA, Boys & Girls club, Leth Public Library etc. | Free | 2nd Thursday in October | Oct. 7 |
| Christmas Around the World | An evening of free hot chocolate, crafts, face painting & multicultural entertainment with SAEA member groups sharing in their Christmas Cultural traditions with food etc. | Free | 2nd Friday in December | Dec. 10 |
| Community Christmas Dinner | Annual free Christmas dinner for the cities less fortunate in the community using donations and volunteers. | Free | 3rd Friday in December | Dec. 17 |
| Building Cultural Bridges | Cultural practices, educational sessions | Free | Yearly as advertised | |
| Immigration Workshops | In partner ship with Leth. Family Services providing educational sessions by lawyers, consultants who specialize in immigration | Free | Quarterly | |
| Member Social Nights | A fun social event for SAEA members & invited guests that may potentially want to be a member giving members the opportunity to network with other members and socialize | Free | 1st Thurs. in March, June, Sept. & Dec. | 1st Thurs. in March, June, Sept. & Dec. |
| Dates may vary slightly due to the days holidays fall on the calendar year. Additional events may be added throughout the year. | ||||