Vision for the Future
The Maccan Community Center Society is driven by bold and ambitious plans to transform our community into a thriving hub of wellness, learning, and joy. Our vision includes:
- Organic Community Farm – Powered by ultra-modern technology, producing fresh, sustainable food for all.
- Community Kitchen & Bar – Serving healthy meals and drinks at affordable, welfare-focused prices.
- Entertainment & Cultural Events – Celebrations, performances, and gatherings that bring people together.
- Educational & Recreational Programs – Opportunities for learning, growth, and play for all ages.
- Community Library – A welcoming space for knowledge, stories, and lifelong learning.
- Children’s Park – Safe, joyful spaces designed for the youngest members of our community.
- Holistic Medical Center – Offering herbal and holistic treatments led by qualified practitioners, promoting wellness in body, mind, and spirit.
As a non-profit organization, we are committed to securing funds through community-driven fundraising programs and grants, ensuring that every initiative directly benefits the people of Historic Maccan.
Our Mission
We exist to celebrate Maccan’s heritage, empower our people, and create a thriving future through community, wellness, and innovation.
The Maccan Community Center Society exists to preserve our heritage, empower our people, and build a thriving future. Rooted in the rich history of Maccan and inspired by the resilience of the Mi’kmaq and generations of community leaders, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming space where everyone belongs.
Our mission is to:
- Strengthen community bonds through inclusive events, education, and cultural celebrations.
- Promote health and wellness with sustainable farming, a community kitchen, and holistic care.
- Provide opportunities for learning, recreation, and creativity for all ages.
- Protect and revitalize our historic center as a hub of innovation, support, and pride.
Our Promise
At the Maccan Community Center Society, we bring people together through sustainable farming, healthy food, holistic care, and vibrant cultural events. Rooted in history yet driven by modern vision, we are building a place where every voice matters, every generation thrives, and our community spirit shines brighter than ever.
OUR THEME SONG
By the bend of the river
Where the tide rolls slow
Old stories linger in the salt and stone
First fires burning where the eagles fly
Their footsteps echo every time we gather inside
[Chorus]
One heart
One mission
One Maccan
We rise
We remember
Hand in hand
From the water’s edge to the old dirt road
Together we thrive
Together we grow
One heart
One mission
One Maccan
[Verse 2]
Good place for fishing
That’s the name they gave
Lines in the water
Roots that run deep
Laughter in the hall when the nights turn cold
This little village holds a thousand hopes
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Twenty years of doors wide open
[gang vocals] “Come on in
You belong right here”
From the youngest dream to the oldest prayer
We’re building that brighter future
Year by year
[Chorus]
Board of Directors
Chairman
Mark Allen
Secretary & Treasurer
Mangala Ranasinghe
Advicor
Rick Dwyer
Director Holistic Medicine
Dr. Wasantha Padmakumara
