Thank you for visiting the Parkdale Intercultural Association website. We invite you to explore this website to discover more about our organization and the events, programs and services which we offer in multiple languages. To see a listing of the languages in which we can serve you, please click below.
We acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishanabeg, the Chippewa, the Wendat, the Huron and the Haudenosaunee Peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis. We acknowledge and thank the first stewards of the land and commit to doing our best to be a good steward as well. To acknowledge the land upon which we live and work, and its original peoples, is to acknowledge truth.
Happenings, headlines and insights - see what’s new at Parkdale Intercultural Association. We are a multicultural organization, helping in the settlement of immigrants and refugees into Canadian society, and the development of a healthy, diverse community. Click below to learn more.
Tutor Application Link: https://forms.gle/5qs6ZVqB8cU7e7Le6
We are actively seeking volunteers aged 13 and older to join our tutoring team.This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in the community, gain valuable experience, and develop leadership skills.
June 28, 2024
Tutee Application Link: https://forms.gle/tqZp2wYo5eTCrK5SA
We offer one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions for elementary and high school students. Our program covers English, Math, and Science, ensuring students stay on track academically during the summer break.
June 28, 2024
Thank you to both The Children's Breakfast Club and Police 14 Division for the donation of five bikes to our Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) Program.
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June 19, 2024
Storytelling with Jan Blake for the 45th Toronto International Storytelling Festival hosted by Rita Cox.
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June 15, 2024
The Honorable Minister Sean Fraser, Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) addressing the New Citizens on Canada Day.
July 1, 2023
Parkdale High-Park MP Arif Virani with our Summer Program Youth at the Citizenship Ceremony.
July 1, 2023
PIA’s Chairperson, Mr. Brian MacLean, providing congratulation remarks to the new Canadians at the Citizenship Ceremony on July 1st, 2023.
July 1, 2023
PIA’s Board and Staff at the Citizenship Ceremony with Honorable Minister Sean Fraser and MP Arif Virani.
July 1, 2023
To register: Please call Hari Ghimire, Settlement Worker at 416 536 4420 ext. 223
May 29, 2023
Our Citizenship Preparatory class at Parkdale Intercultural Association.
May 24, 2023
The Minister of Seniors of Canada, and Mr. Arif Virani – Member of Parliament for Parkdale, along with the PIA Board/Staff Members during their visit of the PIA on Thursday, April 27th, 2023
April 27, 2023
Today, we celebrate Refugee Rights day. It is an opportunity to bring attention to the advances made in the protection of refugee rights in Canada as a result of the Singh Decision.
April 3, 2023
The Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET) is one of the many special measures the Government of Canada has introduced to support the people of Ukraine. It offers Ukrainians and their family members free, extended temporary status and allows them to work, study and stay in Canada until it is safe for them to return home.
June 16, 2022
It was an honour to join the Parkdale Intercultural Association and the FCJ Refugee Centre to mark National Refugee Rights day! Thank you to both of these incredible organizations for inviting me and giving me the opportunity to speak about federal government initiatives
April 4, 2022
Parkdale Intercultural Association provides services to all Canadian residents regardless of their immigration status in Canada. Our services fall into three main categories which are listed below. More information on these services is given in the following sections of this website. All services provided by PIA are strictly confidential. To view a listing of the rights and responsibilities accorded to those who use our services please visit our Client Rights and Responsibilities page.
LINC is a language instruction program funded by the federal Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This program provides basic English classes free-of-charge to eligible adult learners. The LINC program seeks to break down barriers among new immigrants and helps promote their speedy integration into the social, political and cultural life in Canada.
If you need services in French, please follow the link below.
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These ongoing series of workshops are offered every Saturday morning/afternoon at our 1365 Queen Street West location. These classes were first offered as activities in a Vietnamese seniors club. Because of this, many of the current participant are Vietnamese seniors. However, all ages and nationalities are welcome to participate in this social event.
Starting a new life in a new community, especially in another country, is a huge challenge for most people. This is true for many of the newcomers who arrive in Parkdale from all over the world. Fortunately Canadians live in a society that was founded on immigration and that recognizes the importance of helping newcomers integrate and adapt to their new homes.
PIA, in partnership with the Parkdale Community Information Centre, has offered the Newcomer Youth Program since 2009. This program reaches out to a wide range of newcomer and vulnerable youth and helps them adjust to life in Canada by providing one-on-one settlement services and a variety of activities.
These facilities are available in our ‘Resource Centre’, which is located at 1257 Queen Street West, Toronto. The Resource Centre provides government application forms and a wide range of printed material with information on employment, health, education, legal issues and other areas of interest to newcomers to Canada.
