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ANCIM community member
ANCIM Membership

Belong More.
Participate More.

Join ANCIM and become part of a connected Nigerian community in Milton. Members can access programmes and events, receive community updates, take part in opportunities, and promote eligible businesses, products or services through the ANCIM business directory.

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Why Become a Member?

Membership Connects You to the Full ANCIM Community

ANCIM membership is for individuals, families, young people, seniors, professionals, entrepreneurs and community supporters who want to stay connected and participate more fully in community life.

Members can discover and access programmes, attend community events, receive important updates, volunteer, connect with other members, and use eligible member-only opportunities such as promoting a business, product or service in the ANCIM directory.

Membership Benefits

More Access, More Visibility and More Ways to Participate

Membership gives you a clearer pathway into ANCIM programmes, events, community information and opportunities.

Access to ANCIM Events

Receive information about recurring ANCIM events, registration opportunities, volunteering, family activities, cultural celebrations and community gatherings.

Access to Community Programmes

Explore support and activities for newcomers, children, youth, seniors, families, careers, businesses, health, culture and community development.

Business Directory Listing

Eligible members can submit Nigerian-owned businesses, professional services, products or marketplace offerings for review and possible publication.

Community Updates

Receive relevant announcements about events, opportunities, workshops, programme changes, volunteer needs and important community information.

Networking and Mentorship

Connect with professionals, entrepreneurs, volunteers, mentors, families and community members through programmes and approved member activities.

Volunteer and Give Back

Contribute your time, skills, experience or ideas to community events, programme delivery, youth support, newcomer support and other approved initiatives.

Membership

Choose How You Belong

Three membership categories, with benefits for individuals, families and businesses.

Individual Member

$60 CAD per year

  • Newcomer support
  • Job referrals, mentoring and coaching
  • Bereavement support: visitation, presence at obsequies and community purse
  • Voting at elections and the AGM
Join as an individual

Family Membership

$100 CAD per year

Covers a couple and their children under 30.

  • All Individual Member benefits for the family
Join as a family

Business Membership

$100 CAD per year

  • All Individual Member benefits
  • Listing in the website Business Directory
  • Membership in the Business Forum
  • Monthly showcase on the home page
  • Business posts in the Business Directory
Join as a business
Corporate Sponsorship

Support ANCIM. Grow Your Visibility.

Each level includes the benefits in the levels before it.

Silver

$250 CAD

  • All Business Membership benefits
  • Weekly showcase on the home page
  • Weekly post on the main WhatsApp page

Gold

$500 CAD

  • All Silver benefits
  • Daily showcase on the website

Diamond

$1,000 CAD

  • All Gold benefits
  • Daily post on the main WhatsApp page
  • Daily showcase on the website

Platinum

$2,500 CAD

  • All Diamond benefits
  • Year-long Corporate Sponsor listing at the base of the website
  • Speaking slot at ANCIM events
One Membership, Many Opportunities

Access Programmes for Different Ages, Needs and Goals

Membership helps individuals and families move easily between ANCIM's programme areas without having to rediscover the organisation each time a new need arises.

Some activities may still require separate registration, eligibility checks, fees, capacity limits or safeguarding procedures. Membership gives access to the community and its opportunities; it does not automatically confirm a place in every activity.

Newcomer Support
Settlement, housing, services and mentorship resources.
Children and Youth
Learning, culture, leadership, mentoring and activities.
Employment and Careers
Jobs, professional connections, resume and career support.
Business Programme
Directory, marketplace, mentorship and business resources.
Seniors and Family
Connection, support, activities and practical resources.
Community Events
Cultural celebrations, recognition, training and town halls.
ANCIM member promoting a business or service
Member Business Benefit
Promote Your Business, Products or Services Through ANCIM

Members who own a business or provide a professional service can request a directory or marketplace listing. Approved listings may help community members discover Nigerian-owned businesses, products and expertise across Milton and the GTA.

Submit a business or professional profile for review.
Add products or services to the approved marketplace structure.
Upload business images, descriptions, service areas and contact details.
Receive a monthly showcase on the home page as a Business Member.
Post business updates to the Business Directory.

Directory listings and posts are subject to ANCIM's review and community standards.

How Membership Works

A Clear Path From Application to Participation

Submit the membership form and ANCIM will follow up with the next steps.

1
Complete the Form

Provide your contact information, membership category and areas of interest.

2
Application Review

ANCIM reviews the application and confirms any required membership or payment steps.

3
Membership Activation

Approved members receive confirmation and access to member updates and opportunities.

4
Participate and Contribute

Join programmes and events, volunteer, network or submit an eligible business listing.

Membership Application

Ready to Join ANCIM?

Complete the ANCIM membership form to apply or enquire about corporate sponsorship. Use the button or scan the QR code on another device.

Open the membership form
Scan to apply
Membership Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers about membership, applications and participation.

No. Membership gives access to ANCIM's community and opportunities, but individual events and programmes may require separate registration, eligibility checks, fees, safeguarding consent or capacity confirmation.

Members may request a business, professional-service, product or marketplace listing. ANCIM should review the submission before publication to confirm eligibility, accuracy, quality and community safety.

Yes. Individual Membership is $60 CAD per year; Family and Business Membership are $100 CAD per year. Corporate sponsorship starts at $250 CAD.

Yes. Family Membership costs $100 CAD per year and covers a couple and their children under 30.

The membership team reviews your form response and contacts you about the payment and activation steps.

Join the Community and Make Your Membership Count

Become an ANCIM member to stay connected to programmes, events, people and opportunities. Apply today and tell the membership team how you would like to participate or promote an eligible business.