Stay Connected to Your Bisaya Heritage in Manitoba.


We are a welcoming community that helps Bisaya expats and their families celebrate our rich culture, speak our native dialect, and build lifelong friendships in our new home.


Building a life in Manitoba shouldn't mean losing your roots.


Moving to a new country is an incredible journey, but it can also feel isolating. You miss the warmth of home, the sound of the Bisayan dialect, and the joy of shared traditions. Worse, there is the quiet fear of watching the younger generation lose touch with their native language and cultural identity.

Without a dedicated community, it's easy to feel disconnected. You deserve a place where you are understood, supported, and celebrated.



What does your $20 annual membership achieve?


Sustain Local Programs


Your fee directly funds our vibrant cultural festivals, youth opportunities, and family gatherings here in Manitoba.


Support Charitable Works


We extend our reach back home, organizing aid for disaster victims and supporting essential causes in the Philippines.


Build Lifelong Bonds


You gain immediate access to an active network of fellow Bisaya ready to welcome, support, and celebrate with you and your family.

Proudly BISAMAN since 1985.


For nearly 40 years, the Bisaya Association of Manitoba has been the bridge between our vibrant homeland and our new Canadian lives. We exist to help new immigrants settle in, and to give established residents a place to keep their heritage alive.


Meet Your Leadership Team

Our Board of Directors


Reconnecting with your heritage is simple.


Join the Bisaya across Manitoba in three easy steps.


Submit your quick application form and E-transfer your $20 annual fee to
[email protected].


Once verified, you will be added to our private Facebook Group to stay connected, share news, and interact with members daily.


Show up at our next gathering to celebrate your culture, eat authentic food, and make incredible new friends!


Experience the Joy of Being Bisaya.


Celebrate Sinulog


Honor our faith and heritage with vibrant music, traditional dances, and the unmistakable spirit of the Sto. Niño festival.


Summer Picnics


Gather the whole family for outdoor fun, authentic Filipino food, and sunshine as we enjoy Manitoba's beautiful summers together.


Fundraising & Tours


Enjoy a great time out with friends while raising crucial funds to support our local community programs and charitable efforts back home.

Mark Your Calendars!


Don't miss our biggest community gatherings of the year.

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