About Us

A Brief History

The Portuguese Cultural Centre of Mississauga Inc., previously known as The Portuguese Club of Mississauga, was established on Febuary 26, 1974 by the following members:

José Francisco
José Joaquim Pinto
Manuel Costa Pacheco
Artur da Costa Janeiro
Juvenal de Lima
José Teixeira Carreiro
Manuel Raposo
João Cordeiro Silvestre
Fernando Sousa Pereira
Isaias de Melo The recent incorporation of the Portuguese Cultural Centre of Mississauga Inc. was necessary to correct some bureaucratic omission and to satisfy the current legislation. This explanation is intended to clarify any doubt as to the intent that guided the change in the name of the Club.We thank with gratitude the founding and the members for the unselfish dedication of their time and personal sacrifice to the welfare of our Centre over the years. Thank you.Purposes and Objectives

The Portuguese Cultural Centre of Mississauga inc. is a non-profit organization, incorporated for the following purposes and objectives:

• To promote social and recreational activities for its members
• To maintain and develop cultural activities focused on the preservation and development of Portuguese culture and to propagate it to the youth of the Portuguese descent
• To teach the Portuguese language, literature, geography and history
• To promote sports activities
• To promote good citizenship and integration in mainstream society
• To promote youth activities
• To promote tolerance and understanding and to participate in general community activities for the benefit of society in general