Organization Name: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Organization Overview: A Mandir is a sacred Hindu place of worship. It represents the earthly home of Bhagwan, where one can visit to quiet the mind and experience spirituality. Visitors and devotees come to mandir to offer prayers before the murtis, or sacred images, as well as to attend cultural classes and religious services known as sabhas. BAPS Swaminarayan mandirs serve to both foster and further personal and collective worship. Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader and guru to BAPS, supports the establishment of mandirs as a means to cultivate peace within communities and connect individuals to Bhagwan.
Mandirs represent a Vedic tradition of building, maintaining, and preserving physical spaces to uphold the philosophy of Hinduism. The rituals and traditions celebrated at mandirs connect individuals to their families, communities, and to Bhagwan. Mandirs ensure that the legacy of Hinduism's oldest teachings is shared with future generations for many years to come.
The size of mandirs vary from small, simple shrines to elaborate stone edifices. BAPS mandirs are traditionally categorized as either 'shikharbadhha mandirs' or ‘hari mandirs’. Shikharbadhha mandirs are built largely of stone and signature architectural pinnacles whereas hari mandirs are built using modern materials such as steel, concrete, cement. Another major distinction is that in shikharbadhha mandirs, the aarti is performed five times daily, while in hari mandirs, the aarti is performed twice daily.
In addition to spiritual practice, BAPS mandirs teach the arts, language, music, and philosophy that are the roots of Hindu heritage. BAPS mandirs also host various charitable efforts for local communities throughout the year such as walkathons, health fairs, blood drives, and more.
Street: 3175 S Canton Center Rd,
City/Township: Canton Township
State: MI
Zip Code: 48188
Country: Canada
Phone: (734) 397-2233
Fax No: (734) 397-3012
Organization Name: BombaRica
Organization Overview: Puero Rican Performing Artists and Cultural Group. WE Believe in promoting our rich, beautiful, & diverse culture through the arts.
We are vested in our 20,000 community & are committed to celebrating and
eduacating our Youth as future leaders and advocates.
Language: Spanish
Cultures: Afro-Caribbean,American,Caribbean,Puerto Rican
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Country: USA
Email: consuelafrancesca@gmail.com
Organization Name: Caribbean Cultural & Carnival Organization
Organization Overview: The Caribbean Cultural and Carnival Organization is
a non-profit ""common interest"" institution as described
under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service tax code.
As such, we welcome your gifts in finance and your time in volunteering to be a part of our programs.
Language: English,French,Spanish
Cultures: Afro-Caribbean,All,American,Bahamas,Barbados,Belize,Caribbean,Dominican,Guyanese,Haitian,Hispanic,Jamaican,Latin American,Puerto Rican,Trinidadian
Street: 18323 W. McNichols Rd.
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48219
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 255-2226
Email: lolochue@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.myccco.org/
Organization Name: Carpathia Club
Organization Overview: ESTABLISHED 1913 - CELEBRATING OVER 100 YEARS!
Language: English,German
Cultures: German
Street: 38000 Utica Road
City/Township: Sterling Heights
State: MI
Zip Code: 48313
Country: USA
Phone: (586) 978-2292
Fax No: (586) 978-1115
Website: http://www.carpathiaclub.com/
Organization Name: Center for Armenian Research, University of Michigan, Dearborn
Organization Overview: The Armenian Research Center at The University of Michigan-Dearborn is the only Armenian Research Center attached to an American university, and thus it has traditionally exhibited a leadership role in the field.
The center serves the local community, along with the national Armenian community. This fortunate confluence of university resources and public interest presented a unique opportunity for the expansion of internal collaboration and external partnerships in research, teaching, and service. It provides this community with a valuable learning resource, provides educational materials, and helps to serve its cultural needs. It is this community which has provided the Center, and thereby the campus, with a valuable resource as a gift.
The Armenian Research Center certainly adds a multicultural and international perspective to the educational process for students, which will help Americans in general to better understand the world and define their proper role in it.
Language: Armenian,English
Cultures: Armenian
Street: 2002 CASL Building University of Michigan-Dearborn 4901 Evergreen Road
City/Township: Dearborn
State: MI
Zip Code: 48128
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 593-5490
Fax No: (313) 593-5552
Website: http://umdearborn.edu/673901/
Organization Name: Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
Organization Overview: Welcome to the world's largest institution dedicated to the African American experience! The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History provides learning opportunities, exhibitions, programs and events based on collections and research that explore the diverse history and culture of African Americans and their African origins.
Founded in 1965 by Detroit obstetrician Dr. Charles Wright, this 125,000 square foot museum is located in the heart of Midtown Detroit's Cultural Center. Key to the experience is And Still We Rise: Our Journey Through African American History and Culture, the Museum's 22,000 square foot, interactive core exhibit, which attracts and enthralls thousands of visitors per year. Thousands more enjoy a wide array of spectacular events including concerts, film screenings, lectures, performances, community health & fitness classes, and so much more!
An amazing adventure of history, art and achievement awaits you or your group at The Wright Museum™!
Language: English
Cultures: African-American
Street: 315 E. Warren
City/Township: Detroit
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48202
Country: USA
Phone: (313)494-5800
Website: http://thewright.org/
Organization Name: Chinese Association of Greater Detroit
Organization Overview: About Us 底特律中国人协会简介
Chinese Association of Greater Detroit (CAGD), established in 1992, is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit, and non-political organization registered in the State of Michigan.
The mission of CAGD is to promote and protect collective welfare and interests of its members by
• providing community services in Greater Detroit;
• preserving Chinese culture heritage among the Chinese Americans in Michigan;
• facilitating US-China exchange in culture, business and education;
• advocating mutual understanding among different ethnic groups in Michigan communities.
Language: Mandarin Chinese,English,Mandarin Chinese
Cultures: Asian,Chinese
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 885-3316
Fax No: (248) 229-8443
Email: lzong99@hotmail.com
Website: http://cagd.org/
Organization Name: Chinese Association of West Michigan
Organization Overview: Chinese Association of West Michigan (CAWM)
The Chinese Association of West Michigan (CAWM) is a non-profit cultural organization, serving the West Michigan region including the Greater Grand Rapids area, Holland, Muskegon, Grand Haven, etc. There are over 600 members in the organization as of March 2005. While most of our members are of Chinese extraction, we have members who are from other ethnic backgrounds. We welcome folks from various races and religious beliefs to be part of our organization.
Since its inauguration in 1991, the Chinese community in West Michigan has witnessed tremendous demographic growth. The Chinese population currently represents one of the fastest growing ethnic groups in the area. Most of the CAWM members work in the high-tech industries, manufacturing, higher education, information technologies, biotech research institutions and international trade industries. More and more highly educated Chinese professionals are relocating to West Michigan. Presently close to 100 Chinese PhD professionals and 40 university professors work in the area. The VanAndel Research Institute alone has over 30 Chinese medical researchers on its staff. And the number of medical researchers will likely grow as the Institute is geared to roll out its plan for a Graduate School in the near future.
With China’s growing importance in global economy and increasing Sino-US trade and cultural exchanges, there is a growing presence of Chinese culture and an increasing interest in the Chinese culture/language among the West Michigan community, esp. in the Greater Grand Rapids area. A key mission of CAWM is to advance cross-cultural understanding between China and US and between the Chinese community and the other ethnic groups, and promote the rich Chinese cultural heritage and traditions in the region.
One of the most influential reach-out events is the annual Chinese New Year Celebration Party Show. The two hour show offers a rich cultural feast to the West Michigan community by featuring unique cultural activities and a variety of artistic performances, including Chinese folk dance, chorus, solo, theatrical sketches, traditional Chinese instruments, ethnic costume show, and much more. The performance presents a beautiful combination of music, color, artistry and culture. 2005 was the fifth year CAWM has held the Chinese New Year event. With constant improvements over the years, this event has enjoyed increasing success, popularity and acclaim in the West Michigan community.
CAWM attaches high importance to language and cultural education as an integral part of its mission. The Grand Rapids Chinese Language School, as a subsidiary to the CAWM, meets every Saturday throughout the semesters. The school provides students in the community the opportunity to learn their native language and maintain their cultural heritage. The school also offers people from other linguistic and cultural backgrounds an invaluable opportunity to learn the Chinese language for business and personal purposes and get acquainted with the Chinese culture. Due to the increasing importance of China in global economy, the demand for the Chinese language/culture is on the rapid increase in West Michigan as well as in other parts of the country and the world. As a result, the Chinese school is witnessing a rapid growth in recent years. Currently the school has over 10 classes with an enrollment of close to 100 students. Our students range from 4 years olds to working adults.
CAWM also stresses the importance of making contributions to the local community and has been working closely with the local governments, education institutions, and other organizations to improve and enrich the lives of the community and make the community a better place to live.
Language: Mandarin Chinese,English,Mandarin Chinese
Cultures: Asian,Chinese
Street: 713 Greenbrier Dr. SE,
City/Township: Grand Rapids
State: MI
Zip Code: 49546
Country: USA
Phone: (616) 929-0884
Website: http://cawmgr.org
Organization Name: CINA Radio
Organization Overview: Windsor/Detroit's multicultural voice
Dearborn office:
4917 Schaefer Road,
Unit 206
Dearborn, Mi. 48126
US Telephone (313) 582-1023
Language: Arabic,Mandarin Chinese,German,Hindi,Hungarian,Italian,Macedonian,Mandarin Chinese,Romanian,Serbian,Spanish,Ukrainian
Cultures: All,American,Arabic,Canadian,East European,German,Greek,Hispanic,Hungarian,Latin American,Macedonian,Multicultural,Romanian,Serbian,Spanish
Street: 1368 Ouellette Avenue, Suite 203
City/Township: Windsor, Ontario
State: Ontario
Zip Code: N8X 1J9
Country: Canada
Phone: (519) 252-1023
Fax No: (519) 252-5300
Website: http://www.cinafm.com/Home_Page.html
Organization Name: Clave
Organization Overview: Led by Mary and Lisa Luevanos, CLAVE is a network of artists, cultural activists and supporters united for the promotion of Latino culture and arts. CLAVE believes this can only be done if the historical and artistic contributions of other communities, particularly of color, are also appreciated. CLAVE uses art and culture as a way to create unity among all groups, especially underrepresented ethnic communities.
Guiding Principles:
• CLAVE advocates that artists, writers, musicians, poets, dancers, painters etc. be given appropriate financial compensation for their work.
• CLAVE, in organizing its events, will focus on promoting a greater understanding of Latino Culture and Art. This will not be at the exclusion of understanding the importance of other cultures and artistic expression.
• CLAVE supports education through the arts, especially for the economically disadvantaged.
• CLAVE will show its support for Latino artists and activists through a variety of exhibitions and events.
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: Hispanic,Latin American
Street: 1920 Scotten
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48209
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 804-6634
Organization Name: COMPÁS
Organization Overview: COMPÁS provides high-quality performing arts training and cultural experiences with an emphasis on youth development. Our programming preserves the Latino/a heritage of Southwest Detroit and celebrates the diversity of our community through the arts.
Language: English,Spanish
Street: 8701 W. Vernor, Suite 102
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48209
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 554-0791
Email: aaronb@southwestdetroit.com
Website: http://www.compascenter.org/
Organization Name: Consulate General of Canada (Consul of Canada)
Organization Overview: The Visa and Immigration Section at the Canadian Consulate in Detroit is closed and services transferred to the Canadian Consulate in New York or in Los Angeles.
Language: English,French
Cultures: American,Canadian
Street: 600 Renaissance Center, Suite 1100
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48243
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 567-2340
Fax No: (313) 567-2164
Email: dtrot@international.gc.ca
Organization Name: Consulate General of Italy (Consul of Italy)
Organization Overview: Consular services are furnished on an equal, impartial, efficient and transparent basis.
Il Consolato intende fornire i propri servizi in maniera educata ed efficiente.
Qualora la nostra utenza non fosse soddisfatta del servizio ricevuto o intendesse comunicarci una lamentela, e' pregata di scrivere ai recapiti abituali ( email all'indirizzo inform.detroit@esteri.it , lettera 535 Griswold - Buhl Building, Suite 1840
Detroit, Michigan 48226, Stati Uniti d'America), indirizzando la comunicazione al Console, che cerchera' di risolvere il problema.
Il Console svolgera' gli accertamenti necessari in relazione alla segnalazione e rispondera' all'interessato/a entro 5 giorni lavorativi.
Language: Italian
Cultures: Italian
Street: 535 Griswold
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48226
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 963-8560
Fax No: (313) 963-8180
Email: inform.detroit@esteri.it
Organization Name: Consulate General of Mexico (Consul of Mexico)
Organization Overview: Los servicios consulares a los mexicanos residentes en Michigan y Ohio datan del año de 1824, al abrirse el Consulado General de México en Nueva York. Al incrementarse la importancia de la presencia mexicana en el área, en el año de 1920, se inauguró el Consulado de Carrera de México en Detroit, mismo que en 1940 pasó a formar parte de la jurisdicción del Consulado General de México en Chicago.
Hasta el año 2001, la Representación en Detroit se encargaba del Estado de Ohio. La jurisdicción del Consulado ha variado con el transcurso del tiempo conforme a la apertura y cierre de representaciones. Por acuerdo del ex Secretario del ramo, Jorge Castañeda Gutman, la circunscripción actual es el Estado de Michigan y la parte norte del Estado de Ohio, mientras la parte sur corresponde al Consulado en Indianápolis.
The consular services to Mexicans residing in Michigan and Ohio date back to 1824, when the General Consulate of Mexico opened in New York. As the importance of the Mexican presence in the area increased, in the year 1920, the Mexican Career Consulate was inaugurated in Detroit, which in 1940 became part of the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago.
Until 2001, the Representation in Detroit was in charge of the State of Ohio. The jurisdiction of the Consulate has varied with the passage of time according to the opening and closing of representations. By agreement of the former Secretary of the branch, Jorge Castañeda Gutman, the current circumscription is the State of Michigan and the northern part of the State of Ohio, while the southern part corresponds to the Consulate in Indianapolis.
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: Mexican
Street: 1403 Twelve Mile Rd, Building E
City/Township: Madison Heights
State: MI
Zip Code: 48071
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 336-0320
Fax No: (248) 336-0315
Email: detroit@sre.gob.mx
Organization Name: Consulate of San Marino (Consul of San Marino)
Language: English,Italian
Cultures: San Marino
Street: 1685 Big Beaver Rd, Suite A
City/Township: Troy
State: MI
Zip Code: 48083
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 528-1190
