History
The
Philippine Independence Day Council (“PIDC”) is a non-profit umbrella
organization of almost three hundred Filipino-Canadian provincial, regional, professional,
cultural and social organizations. PIDC is mainly tasked with the celebration
of Philippine Independence Day celebrations with numerous activities throughout
the year that bring together the fourth largest minority group in Canada.
PIDC began as a committee whose chair was elected annually by representatives
of various Filipino-Canadian associations. To ensure smooth transition and provide
continuity in its activities, PIDC was incorporated as a non-profit organization
in 1997.
PIDC is also a member of the following associations:
Canadian Multicultural Council of Asians in Ontario (“CMC”)
Festivals and Events
Ontario (“FEO”)
Imagine
Canada.
Objectives
Every
year, PIDC manages numerous activities that complement their mandate.
It continues its practice of honouring Filipino tradition and brings forward various
contributions of groups and individuals to the consciousness of mainstream society.It
does so by working together with other organizations that may or may not have
previous knowledge or experience with Philippine culture and its people.
