ALL ABOUT US

What We Do

• Hold luncheon meetings, BBQs, Picnics throughout the year.
• Promote best practices for the health and nurturing of captive birds.
• Newsletters keep members connected with updates, “Buy, Sell, Swap”, educational articles, and Club social events.
• Our club website gives us a venue to show our birds, schedule of club events and other articles of interest enjoyed by our members and the public.
  
• Our annual Fall Display gives us the opportunity to educate the public regarding the care of small birds.
• Various guest speakers are invited to make presentations focused on avian aspects, whether related to captive or wild birds, habits, physiology, health etc.
• We provide a Bird Care Support Network, bird supply sources, discounts and more.
• We assist schools, day cares and nursing homes to set up for the care of any caged birds on their premises.
• Our extensive Club Library contains a collection of bird related books, journals and articles addressing avian health, nutrition, nesting and related information.
• We advise members of any government regulations/changes.
• We promote enjoyment and ongoing co-operation among all bird fanciers, both locally and internationally.

 Meetings

It was decided amongst a strong majority of club members to suspend monthly meetings for now and instead hold occasional luncheon meetings throughout the year.

 Mission Statement

The Manitoba Canary and Finch Club (MCFC) was formed in February of 1991 in order to promote the interest in, and advancement of, aviculture, specifically that of canaries and finches.

The MCFC is an informal gathering of people who share a common interest in aviculture. Since our founding in 1991, we have worked to promote public awareness of our hobby as well as an appreciation for the miracle of avian flight and the gift of birdsong through the following:

• Bird displays for the public.

• Guest speaking to interested groups and school classrooms.

• Assisting schools, day cares and seniors complexes in the set-up and maintenance of canary and finch displays for their clientele.

• The arrangement of special functions for the public such as the inclusion of Manitoba artists in its public bird displays.

• To promote best practices for the health and well-being of birds kept in captivity by sharing information and ideas, operating a Bird Care Support Network, inviting guest lecturers, as well as the dissemination of information in our Club newsletter.

• To keep members advised of all government regulations concerning the keeping and import/export of canaries and finches as well as acting in an advisory capacity to the various levels of government regarding the keeping of captive birds.

• To promote enjoyment, cooperation, and          positive social relationships among fanciers in  the City of Winnipeg and the Province of Manitoba.

Membership