It's Your Festival

Hamilton Folk Arts Heritage Council was founded in 1969. We are a Hamilton-based non-profit organization committed to the nurturing and promotion of ethnic awareness, and diverse cultural heritage throughout Canada.

Our Objectives:

• To co-ordinate the efforts of all ethnic organizations and interested individuals in developing Canada’s Folk Arts and Heritage.
• To preserve the Folk Arts heritage and traditions of the people of Canada.
• To educate and outreach students as well as the general public by implementing various cultural, folk arts, and heritage programs.
• To benefit the community at large by organizing special cultural events, educational workshops and seminars, as well as exhibitions.
• To foster the creative expression of folk arts.
• To provide the opportunity for an exchange among the various cultures; thereby promoting knowledge and understanding of diverse cultures.