Abruzzese Federation
The Federation promotes the Abruzzese culture, unites Abruzzesi clubs and associations and facilitates relations with the Abruzzo Region.
The heart of Festitalia since the beginning, the Regional Clubs continue to be vital to celebrating the Italian culture and passing on the traditions of our heritage. The Regional Clubs’ dedication to presenting events and activities that honour our heritage and encourage participation is invaluable. Festitalia extends its sincere appreciation to all the volunteers from the Regional Clubs who have been key partners in bringing wonderful programming that showcases the richness of the local Italian culture.
To celebrate Italian-Canadian Heritage you can take-in the many culinary and culture events found in the photo gallery of each Club found on this page. Family members of all ages can gather together to enjoy the good times again brought to you by our Regional Clubs.
The Federation promotes the Abruzzese culture, unites Abruzzesi clubs and associations and facilitates relations with the Abruzzo Region.
The Alpini Group of Hamilton was founded in 1966 and is active in the community. The Alpini Association is made up of members who served in the Alpine Corp of the Italian army, who were recruited from the mountainous regions of the North and Central Italy
Donnici Club The Donnici Social Club of Hamilton was organized in 1983. Its’ members come from the town of Donnici, in the southern Italian region of Calabria. The Donnici club
Fame Furlane Club of Hamilton The Famee Furlane of Hamilton was founded in 1969 and was incorporated in 1972. This club was founded by persons who immigrated to the Hamilton
Associazione Culturale Sociale Pugliese The Pugliese Association of Hamilton is made up of members from the Apulia (Puglia) region in southeastern Italy. It is made up of the areas of Bari, Barletta-Andria-Trani, Brindisi, Foggia, Lecce,
Racalumutese Club Founded in September of 1933, the Fratellanza Racalmutese is one of the oldest continuing social clubs in our city. It was started by immigrants of Racalmuto, Sicily who
The “S. Croce di Magliano Association of Hamilton” is a social club with a membership of approximately 120 families. The club, as the name describes, promotes culture and values of people who immigrated to Hamilton and vicinity from the town of S. Croce di Magliano, Campobasso, Italy.
The Sons and Daughters of Italy, Trieste Lodge #4 will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2021. The organization’s mission as a service club is to promote Italian heritage and culture to its members and the community.
The Venetian Club was formed in 1947 in the basement of a house. The first members wanted a place for the new northern Italian immigrants to go and make friends with others.
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