About
The Federation of Chinese Canadians in Markham (F.C.C.M.) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing services to the Chinese community and integrating Chinese Canadians into the mainstream of Canada. Established in 1989, F.C.C.M. was formally incorporated on May 22, 1992. It is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
Since its establishment, F.C.C.M. has been actively working towards its goals through various social, cultural, and business activities, not only to assist the Chinese but also to promote a better understanding between the Chinese people and the many ethnic groups of Canadian society.
To facilitate the planning of the many aspects of its work, the F.C.C.M. network is divided into four main divisions:
1. The Markham Chinese Seniors Association
The Seniors Division operates the Markham Chinese Seniors Centre and organizes programs to meet the needs of the seniors, such as mahjong games, birthday parties, exercise classes, and excursions.
2. The Chinese Canadian Sports and Recreation Club of Markham
Sports and Recreation organize events like annual picnics, Christmas parties, regular badminton, basketball, and dancing practice sessions, as well as operating the Scouts section.
3. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Markham
The Business Division concentrates on networking, disseminating information, and organizing educational seminars for business people.
4. The Markham Chinese Cultural Centre.
The Cultural Division is engaged in fostering cultural exchanges to provide various cultural programs in addition to the teaching of English and Chinese languages.
FCCM Throughout the Years
FCCM is known for hosting many dynamic events and activities for (but not limited to) the Chinese community.
The F.C.C.M. is also very much involved with the community it is in and welcomes the opportunity to work for its benefit through cooperation and coordination with charitable institutions such as United Way of York Region, Sunnybrook and Women’s College Health Sciences Centre, Markham-Stouffville Hospital, and the Canadian Red Cross.
Please click the link below to check out our yearbook that showcases our past community events and activities.