Aksyon Ng Ating Kabataan (ANAK) Inc. is a community based organization comprised of concerned young Filipino professionals. Drawing from a gamut of personal experiences as immigrants, students, educators, social workers, researchers, and second-generation Canadians, this organization has come together to help bridge the cultural, familial, and social gaps found both in and outside of the Filipino community.

The word “anak” itself is Tagalog for “my child” or “son / daughter.” We are the sons and daughters of Winnipeg’s early wave of Filipino migrants (as well as migrants ourselves). We envision a future where all Filipino-Canadians have the opportunity to share, learn, and preserve their culture and heritage through education. We strive towards developing Canada’s first extensive Philippine studies program in co-operation with the University of Winnipeg / Global College.

We work in affiliation with the Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba (PHCM) and the University of Winnipeg Filipino Students Association (UWFSA). We also maintain ties with the University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Southeast Asian Studies Program. ANAK is a non-profit group and currently receives all its fundings through donations and group contributions. In addition, all programs are maintained on a strictly voluntary basis.

Executive Committee

Daisydee Bautista, BSc                         Kathryn De Castro, BA
Director                                               Human Resources

Shedlmor Sevillo                                  Daphne Jalique
Financial Officer                                    Administrator

Darlyne Bautista, BA (Hons.), MA           Symmone Ochoa
Public Relations                                     Media Relations

Why does Winnipeg need ANAK?

At present, there are over 30,000 Filipinos currently residing in Winnipeg. Filipinos comprise the second largest ethnic group in the city and the largest Filipino per capita community in the country. ¹ Since the 1960s, Winnipeg has become home to many aspiring Filipinos. From politics to the arts to labour, health and education, Filipinos are now flourishing members of Canada’s multicultural mosaic.²  As this young group continues to grow, so too does its need to preserve and maintain its cultural heritage in order to build and maintain positive relationships within and outside the global Filipino community. It is important for all members of this city to recognize the role Filipinos play as Canadians; and for Canadians to be aware of Canada’s deepening link with the Philippines. Read More