Canada Pakistan Cultural Association
Site: Mailing Address
Record #: OAK0102 | Last Full Update: 21 Oct 2020 |
Memos and Bulletins | |
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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 |
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. ----------------------------------------------------- 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, guiding them to access existing appropriate resources) * presentations on subjects of interest by experts * meetings at various locations |
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 | |
Mailing Address | c/o Shaista Ghaffar 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 ~ Pakistani Community ; Interpretation/Translation ~ Pakistani Community ; Newcomer Settlement Services ~ Pakistani Community ; Social Clubs/Events ~ Pakistani Community |