About Us

History

March 1st, 2014

People of Burundian origin living in Regina and its surrounding areas:

Being aware of the growing number of people of Burundian origin living in Regina, Saskatchewan and its surrounding areas;
Convinced that language, unity, fraternity, culture, social mutual assistance and Ubuntu are Burundian values to be safeguarded;
Considering the importance of organizing and working together for socio-cultural development;

They met in Regina for a constitutive general assembly to create an association.

March 14th, 2014

the association was incorporated into the “Information services corporation” as a for-profit organization under the name “Burundian Communiry of Regina – BCRInc. »

The organization is based on three main pillars:

Language, culture and social support.

Since its creation, the organization has contributed to the development of its members, to the sharing and promotion of Burundian culture in Saskatchewan. Several events are organized by BCRInc each year including: New Year Celebration, Burundi Independence Celebration which coincides with Canada Day (July 1), summer BBQ, etc.

2021

BCRInc has more than 300 members, made up of young and old.

Board of Directors

J
Jean de Dieu Ndayahundwa
President and In Charge of Financing Projects
D
Daniel Shimikusenge
Vice President
A
Alain Michel Rugezo
Secretary
J
Jean Marie Nsabiyumva
Assistant Secretary
I
Inès Itangishaka
Treasurer
S
Sylvestre Sinizanye
In Charge of Socio-Cultural Activities
D
Dansile Niyonkuru
In Charge of Socio-Cultural Activities
A
Alice Kankindi
Youth Supervisor and In Charge of the Burundian Language (Kurundi)
B
Bertrand Ninteretse
Communication and Visibility Officer and In Charge of Financing Projects