About & Governance
A federation built on trust and accountability
Africa Summit Alberta (ASA) is a non-profit society that brings Afro-Caribbean and multicultural community associations across Alberta into a single, democratically governed federation.
Our Vision
United, diverse, equitable and empowered communities throughout Afro-Caribbean and Multicultural Alberta — built through collaboration, leadership and cultural respect.
Our Mission
Bringing Afro-Caribbean and Multicultural Alberta together — strengthening leadership, supporting members and families, promoting civic participation, and building partnerships with governments and institutions.
Our Objectives
- 1Unity, equity and mutual respect among communities
- 2Education, leadership and youth engagement
- 3Dialogue with governments and institutions
- 4Lawful civic, social and economic participation
- 5Community safety and conflict prevention
- 6Partnerships and programs advancing our mission
- 7Protecting ASA's integrity, reputation and resources
Our Federation Model
Communities are the voting members
Member community associations — not individuals — hold the vote in ASA. Each community keeps its autonomy while contributing to shared decisions.
Double-majority decisions
Major decisions require a majority of member communities and a majority of votes cast, so that both large and small communities are heard.
Chartered affiliates
The ASA model can be chartered by affiliates elsewhere, allowing replication across Africa, North America and Europe under common principles.
Our History
Yansané (Yans) Boukhary
Founder
Africa Summit Alberta was founded by Yansané (Yans) Boukhary, who saw that Alberta's many community associations could achieve far more together than apart. Through patient dialogue with community leaders, the idea of a provincial federation took shape and was formally incorporated in 2025.
Our Board of Directors will be elected at the Extraordinary Assembly on January 10, 2027.
Incorporation facts
- Incorporated
- August 1, 2025, under the Alberta Societies Act
- Legal status
- Non-profit society (not a registered charity)
- Fiscal year-end
- December 31
- Registered address
- 216-8515 106A Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 0K7
Annual Reports & Documents
Our first annual report will be published following our inaugural Annual General Meeting.