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Polish Day
Maximilian Kolbe Foundation
Polish Scoutes
Wawel Willa
Polish Day
The Polish-Canadian community invites you to experience their rich culture with a unique Canadian twist at their festival. This exciting event offers interactive activities and exhibits suitable for visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Highlights of the festival include live entertainment on two stages, a traditional Polish food and beer garden, and games and activities for children. Engaging exhibits and vendors will be present throughout the day. The festival is seeking collaborations with sponsors, Polish music and dance performers, vendors, exhibitors, and volunteers.
Join in the fun and explore the vibrant Polish-Canadian community at this fantastic event!
The Polish-Canadian community invites you to experience their rich culture with a unique Canadian twist at their festival. This exciting event offers interactive activities and exhibits suitable for visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Highlights of the festival include live entertainment on two stages, a traditional Polish food and beer garden, and games and activities for children. Engaging exhibits and vendors will be present throughout the day. The festival is seeking collaborations with sponsors, Polish music and dance performers, vendors, exhibitors, and volunteers.
Join in the fun and explore the vibrant Polish-Canadian community at this fantastic event!
The Polish-Canadian community invites you to experience their rich culture with a unique Canadian twist at their festival. This exciting event offers interactive activities and exhibits suitable for visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Highlights of the festival include live entertainment on two stages, a traditional Polish food and beer garden, and games and activities for children. Engaging exhibits and vendors will be present throughout the day. The festival is seeking collaborations with sponsors, Polish music and dance performers, vendors, exhibitors, and volunteers.
Join in the fun and explore the vibrant Polish-Canadian community at this fantastic event!
Polish Alliance of Canada, Group 95
Polish Alliance of Canada, Group 95
Polish Alliance of Canada was created in 1907 from the merging of three of the existing Polish organizations in the province of Ontario.
Group 95 of the Polish Alliance in Canada was formed on 25 January 1995. This groups takes care of the Polish School, S. Haidasza, in Mississauga. Its members organized many charity events, including shipment of medical equipment to hospitals in Poland. The group was also the initiator of the establishment of the District Mississauga KPK in 2000.
Polish Alliance of Canada was created in 1907 from the merging of three of the existing Polish organizations in the province of Ontario.
Group 95 of the Polish Alliance in Canada was formed on 25 January 1995. This groups takes care of the Polish School, S. Haidasza, in Mississauga. Its members organized many charity events, including shipment of medical equipment to hospitals in Poland. The group was also the initiator of the establishment of the District Mississauga KPK in 2000.
Maximilian Kolbe Foundation
The Maximilian Kolbe Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1982 in Mississauga, Canada, with the aim of preserving and promoting Polish culture among Canadians of Polish descent. The foundation operates the John Paul II Centre, which offers cultural, educational, and recreational programs and facilities, as well as rooms for rent. In 1998, the foundation sponsored the First Canadian Chopin Competition, which was a great success. The foundation also publishes a bilingual bulletin called Centrum, which features articles on current issues, events, performers, and a calendar of future events.
The Maximilian Kolbe Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1982 in Mississauga, Canada, with the aim of preserving and promoting Polish culture among Canadians of Polish descent. The foundation operates the John Paul II Centre, which offers cultural, educational, and recreational programs and facilities, as well as rooms for rent. In 1998, the foundation sponsored the First Canadian Chopin Competition, which was a great success. The foundation also publishes a bilingual bulletin called Centrum, which features articles on current issues, events, performers, and a calendar of future events.
Polish Teachers Association – Mississauga Branch
Polish Teachers Association
(Mississauga Branch)
The Polish Teachers Association in Canada was established in 1962, at a meeting of teachers and eduational employees in the Polish community in Toronto. In 1984, ZNP appointed the statutes, which brought about the establishment of Branches in the Union, where there was a greater number of schools and students. We have seven ZNP branches and the biggest is in – Mississauga. Here there are 16 Polish schools attended by about 3 thousand children and adolescents.
The Polish Teachers Association in Canada was established in 1962, at a meeting of teachers and eduational employees in the Polish community in Toronto. In 1984, ZNP appointed the statutes, which brought about the establishment of Branches in the Union, where there was a greater number of schools and students. We have seven ZNP branches and the biggest is in – Mississauga. Here there are 16 Polish schools attended by about 3 thousand children and adolescents.
Polish-Canadian Women's Federation Branch 24
Polish-Canadian Women's Federation Branch 24
Polish-Canadian Women's Federation Branch 24, established in 2011, plays a significant role in uniting the Polish community in the GTA region. The priority for Branch 24 is initiatives supporting literacy, literary culture, and community integration, simultaneously strengthening ties with Polish national and cultural identity. Actively promoting Polish values in Canadian society, Branch 24 conducts its activities in accordance with the principles of charity, democracy, and Christianity. Organizing profitable events such as parties, bazaars, and concerts serves as an effective means of acquiring funds necessary for the successful realization of Branch 24's goals.
Polish-Canadian Women's Federation Branch 24, established in 2011, plays a significant role in uniting the Polish community in the GTA region. The priority for Branch 24 is initiatives supporting literacy, literary culture, and community integration, simultaneously strengthening ties with Polish national and cultural identity. Actively promoting Polish values in Canadian society, Branch 24 conducts its activities in accordance with the principles of charity, democracy, and Christianity. Organizing profitable events such as parties, bazaars, and concerts serves as an effective means of acquiring funds necessary for the successful realization of Branch 24's goals.
Association of Polish Engineers in Canada
Association of Polish Engineers in Canada
The first group of Polish engineers (about 20 people) landed at the port in Halifax on March 1941. These engineers organized a meeting on 15 June 1941 in Ottawa, which is considered by SIP as the first General Assembly of the Association. Between 1945 and 1947 the Association began a vigorous effort to Immigrate engineer colleagues and friends to Canada. As a result of these efforts, about 270 engineers and technicians came to Canada. This is the largest immigration since the end of the WWII wave of immigration which began after the “hot August”, in the 80s. And this time, the Association members quickly responded to the situation and organized “professional training courses for newcoming engineers and technicians” with the financial support of the Ministry of Immigration and Employment.
The first group of Polish engineers (about 20 people) landed at the port in Halifax on March 1941. These engineers organized a meeting on 15 June 1941 in Ottawa, which is considered by SIP as the first General Assembly of the Association. Between 1945 and 1947 the Association began a vigorous effort to Immigrate engineer colleagues and friends to Canada. As a result of these efforts, about 270 engineers and technicians came to Canada. This is the largest immigration since the end of the WWII wave of immigration which began after the “hot August”, in the 80s. And this time, the Association members quickly responded to the situation and organized “professional training courses for newcoming engineers and technicians” with the financial support of the Ministry of Immigration and Employment.
Wawel Villa
The organization ‘Wawel Villa’ was founded in 1968 as a charity, non-profit foundation providing care to seniors. In 1978, a senior’s home opened with 57 beds on Bloor Street West, and was run till 1997. In 1982 a new home was opened in the South-West part of Mississauga called “Wawel Villa.” In 1996 another new building opened with 76 apartments for independent seniors. There are also plans for further development of Wawel Villa.
The organization ‘Wawel Villa’ was founded in 1968 as a charity, non-profit foundation providing care to seniors. In 1978, a senior’s home opened with 57 beds on Bloor Street West, and was run till 1997. In 1982 a new home was opened in the South-West part of Mississauga called “Wawel Villa.” In 1996 another new building opened with 76 apartments for independent seniors. There are also plans for further development of Wawel Villa.
Polish Scouts
The start of Polish Scouting in Canada dates back to 1939. The ZHP movement involves young leaders guiding youth in their path to become skilled and developed members of society. Girl scouts in Mississauga are part of the group 'Wieliczka' and the boy scouts are in the group 'Wigry'. There are around 300 children, youth and adults that make up this combined group. Children can join from as early as 4 years of age. Ages 4-6 are 'Skrzaty' (Sparks). Ages 7-10 are “Zuchy” (Cubs). Ages 10-15 are “Harcerze/Harcerki” (Scouts). Ages 16-21 are “Wędrownicy/Wędrowniczki" (Rovers). Ages 21+ are instructors or older scouts. Scouts are present at all important ceremonies in Mississauga, which you can tell by looking at a photo gallery on our website under the heading ACTIVITIES.
The start of Polish Scouting in Canada dates back to 1939. The ZHP movement involves young leaders guiding youth in their path to become skilled and developed members of society. Girl scouts in Mississauga are part of the group 'Wieliczka' and the boy scouts are in the group 'Wigry'. There are around 300 children, youth and adults that make up this combined group. Children can join from as early as 4 years of age. Ages 4-6 are 'Skrzaty' (Sparks). Ages 7-10 are “Zuchy” (Cubs). Ages 10-15 are “Harcerze/Harcerki” (Scouts). Ages 16-21 are “Wędrownicy/Wędrowniczki" (Rovers). Ages 21+ are instructors or older scouts. Scouts are present at all important ceremonies in Mississauga, which you can tell by looking at a photo gallery on our website under the heading ACTIVITIES.
Contacts and Connections
2024 Members Organizations and Presidents/Contacts
Name
Organization
Teresa Szramek
ZPwK Grupa 95
Piotr Dejnicki
Maximiliana Kolbe Foundation
Ewa Wojtowicz Sek
Polish Scouting Auxilary Wigry/Wieliczka
Teresa Bielecka
Polish Teachers Association Zwiazek
Hieronim Teresinski
Polish Engineers Association
Michal Paz
ZHP Szczep Wigry
Alicia Kowalczyk
ZHP Szczep Wieliczka
Eric Szustak
Wawel Villa Retirement Home
Zuzanna Stupak
Gdańszczanie Association
Magdalena Szewczyk
Polish Canadian Women’s Federation
Name
Organization
Teresa Szramek
ZPwK Grupa 95
Piotr Dejnicki
Maximiliana Kolbe Foundation
Ewa Wojtowicz Sek
Polish Scouting Auxilary Wigry/Wieliczka
Teresa Bielecka
Polish Teachers Association Zwiazek
Hieronim Teresinski
Polish Engineers Association
Michal Paz
ZHP Szczep Wigry
Alicia Kowalczyk
ZHP Szczep Wieliczka
Eric Szustak
Wawel Villa Retirement Home
Zuzanna Stupak
Gdańszczanie Association
Magdalena Szewczyk
Polish Canadian Women’s Federation
Name
Organization
Teresa Szramek
ZPwK Grupa 95
Piotr Dejnicki
Maximiliana Kolbe Foundation
Ewa Wojtowicz Sek
Polish Scouting Auxilary Wigry/Wieliczka
Teresa Bielecka
Polish Teachers Association Zwiazek
Hieronim Teresinski
Polish Engineers Association
Michal Paz
ZHP Szczep Wigry
Alicia Kowalczyk
ZHP Szczep Wieliczka
Eric Szustak
Wawel Villa Retirement Home
Zuzanna Stupak
Gdańszczanie Association
Magdalena Szewczyk
Polish Canadian Women’s Federation