Portuguese Community in Canada > Ontario > Toronto
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Portuguese Organizations and Businesses in Toronto, ON
First Portuguese is a non-profit organization. We have our roots and history in the Portuguese community as a place where new-comers to Canada are helped to assimilate. We do no limit our activities to the Portuguese community and our doors are open to everyone.
First Portuguese has been providing education, recreational and social services to the Portuguese and Canadian community since 1956. Our work is augmented by the efforts of our caring and talented staff and volunteers, both established and new Canadians.
Our Mission:
Provide educational, programs, services and recreation to people in the community, including seniors, children, youth and adults.
First Portuguese Canadian Cultural Centre believes people need spaces and programs to come together and build community in and around where they live.
Alliance of Portuguese Clubs and Associations of Ontario
- Assist in facilitating the integration of all individuals of Portuguese origin into Canadian Society in the province of Ontario
- Promote and encourage cultural and historical heritage within the context of Canada’s Multicultural policy
-Promote and encourage interaction between the Portuguese community and other ethno-specific communities
- Analyze problems that affect the Luso-Canadian community and propose possible solutions to individuals or organizations able to address the issues at hand
- Represent and defend the interests of the Luso-Canadian community with official representatives of the Canadian or Portuguese governments
- Promote and encourage interaction and communication between generations of Portuguese-Canadians
-Promote communication and mutual cooperation between Portuguese organizations and -Portuguese-speaking organizations
- Support member organizations in organizing activities for their next fiscal year
- Establish and maintain collaboration with other organizations with similar goals and objectives
- Participate actively with organizations whose work ls to better the Portuguese community or Portuguese-speaking community
