Leadership Circle

If you grew up in Canada, you know the feeling.

That spark of recognition when you meet another Canadian.
The way a simple conversation brings back memories of home.
The excitement around Canada Day, Thanksgiving in October, or cheering for your team during the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Blue Jays in the World Series, or Team Canada in the Olympics when your American friends do not quite get it.

Those moments are why this community exists. They are why Canadians in Orange County look for each other. And that is why our Leadership Circle plays such an important role.

This is not a traditional volunteer group. This is a team of people who want to create meaningful experiences, shape our signature events, and help build a stronger and more connected Canadian community here in OC. If you want to be part of the heartbeat of this community and help create the moments that bring us together, this is the place for you.

What We Create Together

Our goal is simple. Give Canadians in Orange County more chances to gather, celebrate, and feel at home away from home.

Annual Signature Events

  • Canada Day

  • Canadian Thanksgiving

  • Heritage Day with the Anaheim Ducks

  • Heritage Day with the Angels

These events become traditions. They become the stories people tell.

Regular Meetups and Socials

  • Coffee gatherings

  • Happy hours

  • Small local get togethers

  • Newcomer welcomes

These moments build friendships and keep the community alive year round.

Roles for People Who Want to Lead

This circle is for people who want to shape things, bring ideas forward, and take ownership of the parts they love. Choose the areas that interest you.

Event Leads
Guide the direction of one of our signature events and make it your own.

Venue and Experience Stewards
Help explore locations and design the feel of each event.

Creative and Visual Storytelling
Design posters, banners, or graphics that give the community its look and feel.

Social Media and Communications
Help tell our story and keep the community connected.

Welcome and Community Engagement
Greet newcomers, help them feel at home, and build the warmth Canadians are known for.

Meetup Hosts
Choose a spot you love and create a space where people gather.

Photography or Video
Capture the spirit of our events and help it reach others.

Every role is an opportunity to bring your personality and ideas to the community. Every role is leadership.

Why Join the Leadership Circle

  • You help create the moments that make Canadians feel connected far from home.

  • You bring people together who might never have met otherwise.

  • You help ensure our traditions stay alive in Southern California.

  • You shape experiences that truly matter to people.

  • Most of all, you build something that lasts.

Interested in Joining?

If you feel a pull to help shape what comes next, we would love to hear from you. Use the form below to share your interests. After you submit the form, we will reach out personally to learn about your interests and share next steps. There is no commitment and you can choose the areas that feel right for you.

Together we can build a community that feels like home.