OCCA representatives presented with the portrait of Kings Charles III at the Commonwealth Day Observance
The OCCA Communities Association is proud to celebrate the recognition of two of our members at events over the last two months.
On March 9th, Executive Director Fei Liu, MAEd, had the honor of accepting the portrait of King Charles III on behalf of OCCA at the Commonwealth Day observance hosted by the Royal Commonwealth Society of Canada. This moment symbolized OCCA’s commitment to fostering unity and cultural collaboration within the Commonwealth and was a perfect depiction of this year’s theme: Together We Thrive.
Fei Liu receiving the Portrait of King Charles III
On February 11th, Dr. Hua Meng, OCCA’s Former ED and current President, was also awarded the prestigious King Charles III medal from the City of West Kelowna in recognition of her decade-long contributions to the local economy and her unwavering support for newcomers through OCCA. The medal was bestowed on her by Mayor Gord Milsom and MP Dan Albas and highlighted the outstanding contribution she had made, not only locally but also abroad, that brought recognition to Canada.
Members of West Kelowna Council pose with recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal at council chambers on Feb. 11, 2025.City of West Kelowna (Credit: Kelowna Capital News)
OCCA is deeply honored to have had Fei Liu and Dr. Hua Meng represent our organization on these significant occasions. Their recognition reflects our dedication to strengthening cultural exchange and community building.
We extend thanks to the Royal Commonwealth Society of Canada and the City of West Kelowna for hosting these meaningful events.
About OCCA Communities Association:
The OCCA Communities Association is a registered charity and non-profit umbrella organization serving multicultural communities across the Central Okanagan, including Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland, and Lake Country, with our region spanning nearly 100 kilometers from Peachland to Vernon. We offer services to everyone, and our virtual programs reach rural areas across the Okanagan, committing to fostering an inclusive, vibrant, and equitable society where immigrants, refugees, and equity-deserving groups can thrive and meaningfully contribute to building a sustainable community
We respectfully acknowledge that the OCCA is operating on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation.
Please note that we will have a photographer on site during the events. If you prefer not to be featured in any photographs, kindly contact OCCA at info@occabc.ca.
