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BRASA IS BORN!
(Taken from the First Edition of “No Boundaries News”)
Initially, the idea to form a Brazilian Association was born out of the dreams of a three Brazilians who were leaving in Saskatoon for a long time. The longing to have their culture, language, ideas and same interests was long overdue. Renato de Freitas and his wife Sueli approached Elizabeth Freire with the idea of forming an association.
After their first meeting at Elizabeth’s house, the word spread through the Brazilian community and the initial idea became a reality at our first Annual Meeting in August 2007. The enthusiasm at this first meeting was contagious, overwhelming and very genuine.
The Brazilian Association of Saskatoon, Inc (BRASA) was created as a Non Profit Corporation that “Promotes and offers cultural, recreational, linguistic, social and other like activities in Saskatoon and area, based on Brazilian cultural and social practices maintained and cherished by its members”.
Since BRASA’s inception in August 2007 its membership has steadily increased. With an influx of new Brazilians to Saskatoon in this past year, our membership has increased substantially. Our Saskatoon community is composed of families that immigrated to Canada in the 70’s, students of all ages, skilled workers and their families. We also have a great number of second generation Brazilians.
BRASA has a Board of Directors composed of two co-chairs and several table officers. The Board meets regularly to plan for activities and cultural events. One of BRASA’s goals is to include its members in all functions and be a Brazilian community outside Brazil. BRASA is open to suggestions from everyone
By: Sueli Bizetto de Freitas , PR & Communication Specialist
BRASA BY-LAWS
OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION
The Brazilian Association of Saskatoon, Inc (BRASA) exists to promote and offer cultural, recreational, linguistic, social and other like activities in Saskatoon and area, based on Brazilian cultural and social practices maintained and cherished by its members
See the completed BRASA By-Laws document in the bellow attachment:
BRASA - “OUR CULTURE HAS NO BOUNDARIES” 