The Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Canada is the national umbrella organization
representing Urhobo people residing across Canada. As a recognized branch of
the global Urhobo Progress Union, UPU Canada is committed to promoting unity,
preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Urhobo nation, and fostering the
social, cultural, and economic wellbeing of its members.
Rooted in the enduring legacy of the Urhobo Progress Union founded in 1931,
UPU Canada serves as a platform through which Urhobo families, professionals,
youths, elders, and community leaders can connect, support one another, and
contribute meaningfully to both the Urhobo nation and the wider Canadian society.
Since its emergence in the 1990s through the efforts of dedicated Urhobo pioneers
and community leaders in Canada, the organization has grown from informal cultural
gatherings into a structured national body that promotes community development,
cultural preservation, leadership, youth empowerment, and integration support for
members across the country.
As part of Canada's multicultural landscape, UPU Canada strives to build bridges
of understanding and collaboration with other cultural and community organizations
while proudly preserving the values, traditions, language, and identity of the
Urhobo people.
Guided by a shared vision and mission, UPU Canada remains dedicated to fostering
unity, progress, cultural excellence, and community service for the benefit of
present and future generations.
