Jamaican (Ottawa) Community Association Inc.

Welcome to the Jamaican (Ottawa) Community Association website.

The Jamaican (Ottawa)Community Association (JOCA), has been in existence since the 1960's.  JOCA became incorporated in 1963. 

VISION

The vision of the Jamaican (Ottawa) Community Association Inc. is to enhance the quality of life for the Jamaican Community and the wider Afro-Caribbean and Canadian communities in Ottawa. We strive to promote various services for our youth and seniors. The youth are our future and the seniors are our link to our heritage.

MANDATE

Our mandate is to promote the Jamaican culture by liaising and partnering with various levels of government and other community associations; maintaining contact with the government of Jamaica through its official representatives, and the development of the Jamaican community through social and cultural programs.