congratulations! September is Ethiopian Heritage Month in Ontario
ETHIOPIAN ASSOCIATION
Founded in 1981, the Ethiopian Association in the GTA and surrounding regions supports Ethiopian-Canadians through social, cultural, educational, and diaspora-focused initiatives, fostering community growth and unity.
WELCOME
The Ethiopian Association in the Greater Toronto Area and Surrounding Region (EAGTA SR) has been a cornerstone of the Ethiopian community since its establishment in 1981. As a volunteer-based, Black-led, Black-serving, and Black-centered organization, EAGTA SR is dedicated to empowering individuals of Ethiopian and African origin. We strive to foster inclusivity, promote cultural heritage, and create sustainable programs that address the diverse needs of our community.
Our association serves as a welcoming space where newcomers, seniors, and families can find support, connection, and opportunities for growth. Through our culturally informed, Afrocentric approach, we focus on uplifting marginalized voices, advocating for systemic change, and fostering resilience within our community.
Our Mission
We strive to uplift Ethiopian-Canadians in Ontario through social, cultural, and educational programs, fostering unity and growth.
Impact To Community
Over the past year, EAGTA SR supported over 2,600 members with seminars, processed 113 refugee sponsorships, managed 50 crises, and hosted biweekly senior activities for 70+ members.
Donations & Support
Our work relies on the generosity of donors, members, and partners. Together, we create meaningful change.
Get Involved
Become a member, volunteer, or join our network of professionals to connect, grow, and make an impact!
LATEST
Ethiopian Association in the Greater Toronto Area
🚨 FRIENDLY REMINDER: Labor Day Long Weekend Plans Are Locked In! 🚨 Mark your calendars—the 26th Annual Ethio-Canadian Day is just around the corner! Join us as we celebrate Ethiopian Heritage Month in Ontario with a massive two-day cultural festival. 🇪🇹🇨🇦✨ 🗓️ When: Saturday, Sept 5 & Sunday, Sept 6, 2026 (Labor Day Long Weekend) 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Music wraps at 10:00 PM) 📍 Where: Christie Pits Park, Toronto (Near Christie Subway Station) 🎟️ Admission: FREE for everyone! What to Expect: 🎶 Live Music & Cultural Performances 🍲 Authentic Ethiopian Cuisine & Marketplace Vendors 🎈 Kids' Activities & Family Fun Bring your family, invite your friends, and let’s celebrate together! You don't want to miss this!
Ethiopian Association in the Greater Toronto Area
🟩🟨🟥🇨🇦 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!
Toronto, get ready! The 26th Annual Ethio-Canadian Day is almost here: two unforgettable days celebrating our culture, music, food, heritage and community at Christie Pits Park!
📅 September 5 & 6, 2026
⏰ Starting at 11:00 AM
📍 Christie Pits Park
🎉 FREE ADMISSION
🎶 Live amplified music until 10:00 PM
Bring your family. Bring your friends. Wear your Ethiopian colours and come ready to celebrate!
Two days. One community. One celebration you don’t want to miss.
See you at Christie Pits! 🇪🇹🇨🇦
Ethiopian Association in the Greater Toronto Area
📬 Important Notice to All Newcomers
The Ethiopian Association kindly asks all newcomers who use the Association’s address for postal services to please visit the Association to pick up any mail that has been received for you.
Several letters are currently awaiting pickup, including correspondence from Immigration and other government offices. Some may contain important information or deadlines.
To ensure your mail reaches you, please pick it up this week. Any mail remaining after this week will be returned to the sender.
📍 Ethiopian Association in the GTA and Surrounding Regions
1950 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4C 1J4
Thank you for your attention and cooperation.
Ethiopian Association in the Greater Toronto Area is feeling festive.
🌼🌼 የኢትዮጵያ ማህበር በቶሮንቶና አካባቢው የሚገኙ ኢትዮጵያውያንን በሙሉ በአክብሮት ይጋብዛል! 🇨🇦
🟩🟨🟥 እንቁጣጣሽን በአንድነት አብረን እንቀበል! 🌼
✨ የኢትዮጵያን አዲስ ዓመት በደማቅ ዝግጅት፣ በባህላዊ ድምቀት፣ በሙዚቃና በመዝናኛ አብረን እናክብር!
🎉 ሁላችሁም በደስታ ተጋብዛችኋል!
📅 September 5th and 6th, 2026
📍 ክሪስቲ ፒትስ ፓርክ፣ ቶሮንቶ (Near Christie Station)
⏰ ፕሮግራሙ እስከ ምሽቱ 11፡00 ሰዓት ይቀጥላል፤ የሙዚቃ ዝግጅቱ ግን በከተማው መመሪያ መሠረት እስከ ምሽቱ 10፡00 ሰዓት ይቆያል።
👨👩👧👦 ቤተሰብዎንና ጓደኞችዎን ይዘው ይምጡ!
🎶 ባህል • ሙዚቃ • ደስታ • አንድነት
🌼 ኑ! እንቁጣጣሽን በአንድነት አብረን እናክብር! 🎉
☘️🌻🌹መልካም አዲስ ዓመት! 🌼🌼
Ethiopian Association in the Greater Toronto Area
🚨 FRIENDLY REMINDER: Labor Day Long Weekend Plans Are Locked In! 🚨 Mark your calendars—the 26th Annual Ethio-Canadian Day is just around the corner! Join us as we celebrate Ethiopian Heritage Month in Ontario with a massive two-day cultural festival. 🇪🇹🇨🇦✨ 🗓️ When: Saturday, Sept 5 & Sunday, Sept 6, 2026 (Labor Day Long Weekend) 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Music wraps at 10:00 PM) 📍 Where: Christie Pits Park, Toronto (Near Christie Subway Station) 🎟️ Admission: FREE for everyone! What to Expect: 🎶 Live Music & Cultural Performances 🍲 Authentic Ethiopian Cuisine & Marketplace Vendors 🎈 Kids' Activities & Family Fun Bring your family, invite your friends, and let’s celebrate together! You don't want to miss this!
Ethiopian Association in the Greater Toronto Area
🟩🟨🟥🇨🇦 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!
Toronto, get ready! The 26th Annual Ethio-Canadian Day is almost here: two unforgettable days celebrating our culture, music, food, heritage and community at Christie Pits Park!
📅 September 5 & 6, 2026
⏰ Starting at 11:00 AM
📍 Christie Pits Park
🎉 FREE ADMISSION
🎶 Live amplified music until 10:00 PM
Bring your family. Bring your friends. Wear your Ethiopian colours and come ready to celebrate!
Two days. One community. One celebration you don’t want to miss.
See you at Christie Pits! 🇪🇹🇨🇦
Ethiopian Association in the Greater Toronto Area
📬 Important Notice to All Newcomers
The Ethiopian Association kindly asks all newcomers who use the Association’s address for postal services to please visit the Association to pick up any mail that has been received for you.
Several letters are currently awaiting pickup, including correspondence from Immigration and other government offices. Some may contain important information or deadlines.
To ensure your mail reaches you, please pick it up this week. Any mail remaining after this week will be returned to the sender.
📍 Ethiopian Association in the GTA and Surrounding Regions
1950 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4C 1J4
Thank you for your attention and cooperation.
Ethiopian Association in the Greater Toronto Area is feeling festive.
🌼🌼 የኢትዮጵያ ማህበር በቶሮንቶና አካባቢው የሚገኙ ኢትዮጵያውያንን በሙሉ በአክብሮት ይጋብዛል! 🇨🇦
🟩🟨🟥 እንቁጣጣሽን በአንድነት አብረን እንቀበል! 🌼
✨ የኢትዮጵያን አዲስ ዓመት በደማቅ ዝግጅት፣ በባህላዊ ድምቀት፣ በሙዚቃና በመዝናኛ አብረን እናክብር!
🎉 ሁላችሁም በደስታ ተጋብዛችኋል!
📅 September 5th and 6th, 2026
📍 ክሪስቲ ፒትስ ፓርክ፣ ቶሮንቶ (Near Christie Station)
⏰ ፕሮግራሙ እስከ ምሽቱ 11፡00 ሰዓት ይቀጥላል፤ የሙዚቃ ዝግጅቱ ግን በከተማው መመሪያ መሠረት እስከ ምሽቱ 10፡00 ሰዓት ይቆያል።
👨👩👧👦 ቤተሰብዎንና ጓደኞችዎን ይዘው ይምጡ!
🎶 ባህል • ሙዚቃ • ደስታ • አንድነት
🌼 ኑ! እንቁጣጣሽን በአንድነት አብረን እናክብር! 🎉
☘️🌻🌹መልካም አዲስ ዓመት! 🌼🌼
