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Welcome
The Canadian Celiac Association British Columbia is a registered non-profit, volunteer run charity that supports people who are affected by celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis, and other gluten-related conditions. The gluten solution: Find. Treat. Cure.
Newly Diagnosed?
We offer in-person and online assistance. Check out our Support Groups to learn when we meet, and get tips on how to update your pantry, shopping guides, how to dine-out safely and what follow-up care you need from your physician. Or, contact us directly to start your journey! What is Celiac Disease?
Celiac Disease (CD) is a genetic, multi-system, autoimmune disorder where the body reacts to gluten and other prolamines in wheat (e.g. durum, kamut, spelt), rye and barley. Gluten consumption causes damage to the absorptive surface of the small intestine and can result in malnutrition, anemia, nutritional deficiencies and an increased risk of other autoimmune diseases and some cancers of the gut. Every person is different and there may be no symptoms, but damage is still being done. More information can be found at the Canadian Celiac Association website. Gluten-Free Certification Program
The CCA has spent several years developing a voluntary certification program based on a preventative approach for managing the production of gluten-free products. This symbol is the copyright of the Allergen Control Group who now manages the certification of gluten-free products. For information regarding available certified gluten free products 
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What's Happening
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Land Acknowledgement
The Canadian Celiac Association British Columbia acknowledges that our office is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples – Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. We thank the Coast Salish peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, along with the waters and all that is above and below. The CCA BC also acknowledges that we serve people across the different territories of what is now called British Columbia.
The Canadian Celiac Association British Columbia acknowledges that our office is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples – Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. We thank the Coast Salish peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, along with the waters and all that is above and below. The CCA BC also acknowledges that we serve people across the different territories of what is now called British Columbia.
