Our educational and social programs & activities included workshops and forums to help Filipino-Canadians, especially youth, to better understand their Filipino roots and the history and contemporary affairs (social, economic, political, cultural, environmental) of the Philippines. We organized the big successful conference in 1998 to commemorate the 100th Centennial of Philippine Independence which brought together over 200 youth from the Philippines, Canada and USA. Through forums, Edmonton schools’ workshops and visiting Filipino speakers, other Canadians also gained a wider perspective of the Philippines and were encouraged to show solidarity for the problems of human rights, social injustices and environmental destruction experienced by Filipino peoples.  

We participated in co-organizing a study visit to the Philippines by Canadians who learned about the challenges, resiliency and hopes of Filipinos at the grassroots in urban and rural areas.  We helped to promote conflict resolution skills and anti-racism so Filipinos can overcome discrimination in a multicultural Canada. LINGAP was a major partner in the campaign to protect the human rights of Filipino caregivers, such as the successful campaign for our dedicated member, Leticia Cables, to maintain her OFW status.  Our organizing of the concert tour of Joey Ayala and Bagong Lumad to perform in Canada and the USA was not just to promote their musical talents, but also because their music integrated awareness of indigenous peoples and environmental issues in the Philippines.