Founded in 1982, the Hellenic-Canadian Community of Edmonton and Region is a cultural organization with non-prot and registered charity status. Welcoming to all Canadians and those of Greek origin, the basic purposes of the community are:
- to advance the Hellenic culture as part of a multicultural Canadian heritage;
- to promote better understanding, appreciation and advancement of the Hellenic arts;
- to carry on charitable, artistic, educational and cultural functions; and
- to advance Hellenic culture and education by housing a Hellenic language school and library.