Association of Nigerians in Victoria (ANIV)
Unity in Diversity, Strength in Community.
Our Commitment
Six Pathways to Community
Everything we do is rooted in our commitment to building a stronger, more connected Nigerian community in Victoria, a place where everyone belongs.
Building Bridges of Belonging
Connecting Nigerians in Victoria through friendship, shared stories, and community support.
Celebrating Nigerian Culture
Showcasing Nigerian heritage through events, food, music, language, art, and family-friendly cultural celebrations.
Kindness in Action
Supporting members through volunteerism, care programs, community giving, and practical help during life's important moments.
Championing Your Voice
Representing the interests of Nigerians in Victoria through advocacy, civic engagement, dialogue, and community leadership.
Igniting Potential
Creating opportunities for mentorship, education, youth engagement, career growth, and professional development, helping every member reach their potential.
Empowering Integration & Wellbeing
Helping members settle, thrive, and access resources related to housing, employment, health, family, and life in Canada.
$2,500+
Care given annually
Member Care
ANIV CARES
We celebrate with our members through life's biggest moments, and stand with families through the hardest ones.
Your membership does more than support events. It helps ANIV be there when it matters most.
Birth Support
Bereavement
Birthdays
Graduations
Citizenship
Career Success
Member Spotlight
Community Support
Membership
Become Part of the ANIV Family
Whether you're an individual, a professional, a student, or part of a family, your membership builds a stronger Nigerian community in Greater Victoria.
Individual $60/yr or $6/mo · Household $120/yr or $12/mo · Student $30/yr or $3/mo · Youth Free
All prices in Canadian dollars. Annual saves two months; monthly is a recurring subscription.
Community
Building a thriving community of Nigerians on Vancouver Island
Events
Cultural celebrations, socials, and community gatherings
Advocacy
Representing Nigerian interests across Greater Victoria
Newcomers
Settlement support and a warm welcome for new arrivals
ANIV CARES
Celebrating milestones and standing with families in hard times
Future Generations
Youth programs, mentorship, and a community that grows together
More Than Membership
Benefits That Work All Year
Your ANIV membership connects your family to culture, careers, savings and community, not just a name on a list.
ANIV Kids Culture & Language Club
Monthly hands-on sessions that help children build a meaningful connection with Nigeria through language, stories, music, history, crafts and cultural celebrations — rotating Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa and Nigerian Pidgin.
Learn moreANIV Member Savings Network
Special offers and preferred pricing from participating businesses and professionals across Greater Victoria — available to active members only.
Learn moreANIV Career & Business Connect
Quarterly professional gatherings connecting members with career guidance, business opportunities, mentorship and meaningful community referrals.
Learn moreANIV Christmas Portraits & Santa Meet-and-Greet
A warm annual holiday experience with professionally created Christmas portraits and a special Santa meet-and-greet in a welcoming ANIV community setting.
Learn moreCelebrate Together
Community Life
Birthdays, graduations, new homes, new babies, we celebrate every milestone together.
Happy Birthday
Welcome Baby
Congratulations Graduate
New Home
Community Spotlight
Faces of Our Community
Nigerians from all walks of life (families, professionals, students, and entrepreneurs) building futures and finding belonging across Greater Victoria.
"We moved to Langford three years ago with our two kids. ANIV gave us an instant community — our children are growing up knowing their heritage while proudly calling Vancouver Island home."
Amara & David Okonkwo
Parents of two · Active since 2022
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