About Us

A community foundation built by volunteers, for families.

Non-profit. Non-partisan. Registered in Alberta since September 2013.

Who We Are

Preserving heritage while building a shared future.

Chinar Kashmir Community Foundation (CKCF) is a Calgary-based, non-profit and non-partisan organization dedicated to community development, the preservation of Kashmiri identity and the nurturing of social and cultural connections with other diaspora communities.

Established in September 2013 and registered as a non-profit society in Alberta, CKCF is governed by a Board of Directors elected by its members.

Our Objectives

What guides our work.

01
Provide an effective platform for social and cultural exchange within the Kashmiri community.
02
Serve as an interface between the Kashmiri community and government institutions, fostering collaboration and mutual understanding.
03
Promote cohesion with other communities through the open exchange of views and closer collaboration.

Leadership

Board of Directors 2025

The current Board was elected unanimously at the Annual General Meeting held in March 2024. Its members are dedicated volunteers who bring experience from business, accounting and the non-profit sector.

The Board meets monthly to review and plan CKCF's activities, and its members remain closely engaged with the community — offering guidance, support and advice wherever it is needed.