The First Portuguese Canadian Cultural Centre is a non-profit organization. The First Portuguese has been providing educational, 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. We have our roots and history in the Portuguese community as a place where new-comers to Canada are helped to assimilate, to deal with the changes and challenges that living in a new country can bring. We do not, however, limit our activities to the Portuguese community and our doors are open to everyone.