What started as a small group of fans meeting to support the Colombian National Team during qualifying matches grew into a massive civic movement. We discovered that our passion for soccer was the perfect catalyst to mobilize and structure support systems for newcomers and immigrant integration.
"The Canadian cold is best fought in caravans with a tricolor heart."
— Chiva CommunityLegally incorporated as a non-profit organization under the British Columbia Societies Act.
According to our articles of incorporation, we operate with the following core mandates:
Proactively integrate and guide Colombian newcomers into Canadian culture, assisting their employment, housing, and administrative transition in BC.
Promote and share Colombian folklore, dance, gastronomy, and artistic expressions in BC to enrich the Canadian multicultural mosaic.