Canada Pakistan Cultural Association
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK0102 | Last Full Update: 08 Oct 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Fax | Call first 905-338-0622 |
| shaista_ghaffar@hotmail.com | |
| Primary Contact | Shaista Ghaffar, Coordinator; Phone: 905-338-0622 |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | A nonprofit organization networking within the Pakistani and Halton communities |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Primary Executive | Abdul Ghaffar, President |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | An inclusive organization where everyone is welcome, including persons of non-Pakistani origin Services and activities include: * facilitate integration of new immigrants * language assistance and literacy needs * newcomer settlement and integration support * counselling and advocacy for immigrants and help bridging cultural gaps * orientation of the Canadian school system, and information about rights of parents within the system * social events and networking * translation and interpreting * cultural and artistic activities for all ages, music * art * literature * dance * other cultural events * promotes social activism * support for seniors * overcoming isolation/loneliness * transportation * networking * field trips * presentations on subjects of interest by experts * meetings at various locations |
| Hours | Hours not specified |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Contact for information * volunteers always welcome |
| Languages | English ; French ; Punjabi ; Urdu |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | 177 Claxton Dr Oakville, ON L6J 4N8 |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable - mailing address |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Arts / Culture ; Newcomers ; Sports / Recreation |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Cultural Heritage Groups ; Interpretation / Translation ; Multicultural Organizations ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Refugees ; Social Clubs ; Social Clubs/Events |
| Service Categories | Cultural Heritage Groups ~ Pakistani Community ; Cultural Transition Counselling ~ Immigrants/Refugees ~ Pakistani Community ; Interpretation/Translation ~ Pakistani Community ; Newcomer Settlement Services ~ Immigrants/Refugees ~ Pakistani Community ; Social Clubs/Events ~ Pakistani Community |
