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Canada Pakistan Cultural Association

Site: Oakville - Mailing Address

Service: Cultural Heritage Group

Record #: OAK0102
Last Full Update: 21 Oct 2020

Memos and Bulletins

Public Comments

Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) 
 
Not currently meeting in-person. All communication is through either email or phone.

Contact Information

Fax Call first 905-338-0622
E-Mail shaista_ghaffar@hotmail.com
Primary Contact Shaista Ghaffar, Coordinator; Phone: 905-338-0622 * 647-997-6400; Email: shaista_ghaffar@hotmail.com

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)

Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) 
 
Not currently meeting in-person. All communication is through either email or phone. 
 
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An inclusive organization where everyone is welcome, including persons of non-Pakistani origin 
 
Services and activities include:

  • facilitating 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, guiding them to access existing appropriate resources)
  • presentations on subjects of interest by experts
Hours Hours not specified
Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility Ages: 18 year(s) - 80 year(s) 
 
No restrictions
Application Contact for information * volunteers always welcome
Languages English ; French ; Hindi - conversational only ; Punjabi ; Urdu
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
Oakville, ON
 
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Mailing Address c/o Shaista Ghaffar 
177 Claxton Dr 
Oakville, ON L6J 4N8
Physical Access Not Applicable - mailing address

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