Our Story
The story of the Tri-Cities Iranian Cultural Society is the story of a growing community, a shared cultural identity, and a long-term commitment to belonging, participation, and public service.
Built for a Growing Iranian-Canadian Community
The Tri-City Iranian Cultural Society (TCICS) was founded to provide a strong and enduring platform for the growing Iranian-Canadian community in the Tri-Cities.
As the community expanded, so did the need for an organization that could preserve cultural heritage, strengthen community ties, support meaningful participation, and represent shared aspirations within the broader civic and social life of the region.
Formally Registered Under the BC Societies Act
Formally registered in August 2008 under the British Columbia Societies Act, TCICS was established to celebrate and sustain Iranian culture, arts, literature, traditions, and values, while fostering inclusion, connection, and constructive engagement within Canadian society.
Our Journey
From a community need to a recognized cultural society, TCICS has grown through volunteer leadership, public participation, and a commitment to cultural continuity.
A Platform for Connection
TCICS emerged from the need to create a stable and trusted community platform for Iranian Canadians living in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, and the surrounding region.
Formal Registration
The Society was formally registered under the British Columbia Societies Act, giving the community an official non-profit structure for cultural, social, and civic engagement.
Programs, Events, and Community Initiatives
Over the years, TCICS expanded its work through cultural celebrations, public programs, family activities, senior programs, volunteer initiatives, and community partnerships.
A Respected Community Institution
Today, TCICS continues to promote belonging, leadership, participation, and the visibility of Iranian Canadians in the Tri-Cities and beyond.
What We Stand For
TCICS connects cultural preservation with active participation in Canadian society.
Cultural Heritage
Preserving and celebrating Iranian culture, traditions, arts, literature, language, and shared values.
Community Connection
Building spaces where families, seniors, youth, volunteers, artists, and newcomers can connect and participate.
Inclusion & Civic Engagement
Encouraging constructive engagement, intercultural understanding, and meaningful participation in Canadian society.
A Community Institution with a Public Mission
Over the years, TCICS has developed into a respected community institution that brings people together through cultural celebrations, public programs, and community-based initiatives.
Today, the Society continues to play an important role in promoting belonging, encouraging leadership and participation, and advancing the visibility and contribution of Iranian Canadians in the Tri-Cities and beyond.
TCICS at a Glance
A long-standing community organization shaped by cultural work, volunteer leadership, public programs, and community trust.
داستان ما
انجمن فرهنگی ایرانیان ترایسیتیز برای ایجاد یک بستر پایدار، معتبر و اثرگذار برای جامعه رو به رشد ایرانی-کانادایی در منطقه ترایسیتیز شکل گرفت.
با گسترش جامعه ایرانیان در این منطقه، نیاز به نهادی احساس شد که بتواند میراث فرهنگی را حفظ کند، پیوندهای اجتماعی را تقویت نماید، زمینه مشارکت معنادار را فراهم سازد و صدای مشترک جامعه را در زندگی مدنی و اجتماعی گستردهتر منطقه بازتاب دهد.
این انجمن در ماه آگوست سال ۲۰۰۸ تحت قانون انجمنهای بریتیش کلمبیا بهطور رسمی ثبت شد و از آن زمان تاکنون در مسیر معرفی فرهنگ ایرانی، تقویت حس تعلق، حمایت از مشارکت اجتماعی و افزایش نقش و دیدهشدن ایرانیان کانادایی در ترایسیتیز و فراتر از آن فعالیت کرده است.
Be Part of the TCICS Story
Join our community, attend our events, volunteer with us, or support TCICS as we continue building cultural connection and community belonging in the Tri-Cities.
