Who are we The Sierra Leone Nationals Association of Manitoba (SALNAM) is a non-profit organization based in Winnipeg Manitoba. It was formed in 1980 with the aim of developing a strong and identifiable Sierra Leonean community and to facilitate a successful integration of its members into the mainstream of Canadian society, through hard work which also helps our community promote and maintain its rich cultural values in a multicultural society. Our Goals To promote and foster unity, understanding and co-operation among members of the Association. To promote understanding between our members and other Canadians. To promote and maintain the cultural heritage of Sierra Leone within the Canadian society. To work and co-operate with organizations/ Associations with similar aims and objectives. To help promote the human rights and civil liberties of African Canadians and Canadians at large. To establish family and community support systems, programs and facilities, in meeting the needs of the Sierra Leonean community in Manitoba. To organize and participate in cultural, social, economic, educational and recreational programs. To give support to educational development in Sierra Leone in the form of scholarships and learning materials such as books and pens to students and educational equipment such as computers to learning institutions. | 
