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CANARA WORLD FOUNDATION

Canara World Foundation was launched in September 2005 by MaxMendes Group with the maiden performance of the legendary singer Wilfy and his troupe for Wilfynite Canada 2005.

Canara World Foundation Inc. is now an incorporated Organisation instituted as not for profit. The main charter of the organisation is that it is a non profit organisation established with an objective to

1. Encourage and support performing artists, writers, actors, other cultural programs and invite visiting dignitaries, cultural and business delegations with a view to promote, nourish and propagate the Konkani language & culture .

2. Be a platform to the artists to exhibit their skills & talents through annual programs & competitions. Revive, promote and encourage the interest in Konkani, Hindi, Tulu & Kannada language, customs and culture amongst the Mangalorean Canadians in Canada through various cultural activities

3. Provide education, counselling and other support services for immigrants and refugees in need, in Canada and Mangalore India.

4. Encourage, support and nurture entrepreneurship

5. Voice community opinion through Web site, newsletters and group communication.

6. To support fund raising activities and charitable causes for institutions in Canada and overseas.

Canara World Foundation has achieved:

2005: Wilfy Nite Programme held in Living Arts Centre Mississauga, ON Canada.

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2005 : Wilfy Nite in Moodbidri India to raise awareness and funds for Christa Sharan Ashram for rural development in remote Indian village.

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2006: Konkan Kala Saanz, Mississauga Ontario to raise awareness and funds for Christa Sharan Ashram for rural development in remote Indian village.

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2007 : Canara Kala Saanz, Mississauga

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2008 : Canara Kala Saanz - Mississauga, In the year 2008 we had Canara Kala Saanz with participation of Mr Claud D'Souza, who was specially flown from Mangalore. This event was a success within our community. He was awarded CANARA KALA SANKET with cash gift .

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Fundraising activity by sale of raffle tickets at Canara Kala Saanz 2008, to support the school project in Uganda.

"My dear Mr.Maxim,

Hope you are keeping well. It's quiet a long time that i communicated to you. I am keeping well. So also the sisters in the community. They have greeted you.

I am happy to email to you the progress of our nursery school. According to the acadamic year we have re -opned the nursery school. Last year when we closed the term we had only 36 children but this year the number has increased and we have 53 children. The people are cooperating well with us. They appriciate our teaching system. Hope we will be able to fulfill thier desire and will be able to mange it well. Though some of the construction works are still pending like painting inside the class rooms and play ground for the children i hope duirng the course of time we will be able to complete it.

Once again I thank you sincerely for your great contribution and through your friends for the completion of our work. Please greet all of them who supported us generously. May God bless you all.

Here with i am sending you the photoes of our nursery school.

with love united in prayers
Sr.Janet."

On September 20th 2008, we organised a protest in support of the oppressed Christians and to defend the human rights violation in Mangalore and India. Our effort were successful and over 500 protesters joined in this protest varying from different Christian denominations of Indian and international origin. This event was held at the Library Square, Mississauga. Petitions signed by the protestors were presented by the representatives to the Acting High Commissioner of India in Toronto and petitions were mailed to Human Rights Commission, Geneva and Prime Minister of Canada.

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The representatives from this Foundation also met on two occasions, with Hon. Jason Kenny the minister of immigration and multicultural and appraised him of the current situation in India and the challenges our community faces especially visitor visas. The Minister has agreed to take up this matter with The Canadian High Commission in India.

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2009 : Canara Kala Saanz - Mississauga, In the year 2009 we had Canara Kala Saanz with participation of Sangeeth Samrat Shri Henry D'Souza. He was was bestowed with 'Canara Kala Sanketh' Award.

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2009 : 'Canara Talent Search 2009' was held in Mississauga on the November 8th 2009 to commemorate and celebrate it's fifth anniversary. It was a stupendous display of talent, dance, singing, music, drama and inspiring stage performances.

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2010 : 'Canara Business Meet 2010' held on March 7th 2010, at Monte Carlo Inn, Mississauga, was a great success with the participation of more than 50 Mangalorean business persons.

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2010 : Canara Kala Saanz - Mississauga, In the year 2010 we had Canara Kala Saanz with participation of Yodelling King Melwyn Peris from Mangalore. He was presented with the prestigious "Canara Kala Sanketh" award.

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2011 : Canara Kala Saanz - Mississauga, In the year 2011 we had Canara Kala Saanz with participation of Baila King Mr Claud D'Souza from Mangalore.

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2011 : Canara Talent Search - Mississauga : The Talent search was an occasion which brought people of Canara region together to display their skills and talents at the Vic Johnston Community Centre, Mississauga on November 20th 2011.

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2012 : Canara Kala Saanz - Mississauga : Canara World Foundation honoured Comedy King, Francis Fernandes, Cascia - Mangalore with the prestigious "Canara Kala Sanketh" award on May 27, 2012.

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2014 : Canara Kala Saanz - Mississauga : Canara World Foundation Presented Wilfy Nite Canada 2014 commemorating their Decennial celebration on April 26th 2014

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2015 : On June 20th 2015 a noble venture was embarked by Canara World Foundation. The burial ground at Meadowvale Cemetery, Brampton lot 34 was consecrated.

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2015 : Canadian Canara Vision Inc. (CCVI) a non-profit organization established by a team of capable, committed, and energetic individuals to make a difference in the lives of Canadian Catholics, Originating from Konkan and Canara coast.
An evening packed with an august gathering of generous community members from the Canara coast region settled in Canada came together and celebrated a community event with Dinner and Dance at the Versailles Convention Centre, Mississauga, Canada on November 13th 2015, to raise fund for the charitable cause espoused by CCVI.

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2016 : Canara World Foundation hosted a splendid 'Canara Kala Saanz' cultural extravaganza on Sunday April 3, 2016 at the Port Credit Secondary School, Mississauga and had an overwhelming audience. The highlight of the event was the much - awaited comedy drama 'Kazarachi Dotorn' written by the late M P D'Sa.

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2016 : December 4, 2016 was a red-letter day for Canada's Konkani-speaking diaspora who witnessed the first ever screening of Mangalurean movie 'Ek Aslyar Ek Na' (EAEN) in Canada , which has been a great hit in many parts of the globe, was a thumping success in Toronto. In recognition of his contribution to Konkani culture through a medium of filmography, entrepreneurship and his philanthropic activities, Frank Fernandes was bestowed with Konkan Kala Ratna Award.

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2019 : On May 25th, 2019 music fans from across Ontario, and neighboring states of America gathered at the Meadowvale Theatre, to witness the maiden live musical performance by the new age sensation ‘wonder boy’- Kevin Misquith, accompanied by Jeevan Vas, the man with the soulful voice and Morvine Quadras-GVOM title winner.

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2019 : Upholding ‘Serving the Community’ as a mission statement, the renowned Canara World Foundation Inc (CWF) laid the foundation for the Canara Cultural Centre at Oakville in Greater Toronto on November 10, 2019.

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2022 : Mangalorean Konkani Priests Appreciation Day in Canara World Foundation’s Canara Kala Saanz 2022 was held on October 23rd 2022 at the St. Thomas Aquinas Auditorium, Oakville.

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2024 : On 28th January 2024 at 12 noon, the Central Parkway Cinema in Mississauga, Canada, hosted the highly anticipated debut screening of “Lucky Draw 777,” the masterpiece by Rayan Magneto. Proudly presented by Dj Joel of Indulge Eventz in collaboration with Canara World Foundation Inc., the event brought together Mangalorean movie enthusiasts for a thrilling experience of comedy, captivating cinematography, action, and a thought-provoking storyline.

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