The Shaama Centre for Seniors and Women

Build a community with your South Asian neighbours! South Asians have diverse ethnic backgrounds and come from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. They practice many different faiths, such as Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, and Sikhism. Join us as we highlight 4 South Asian communities in 3 different presentations! You will…

learn about the different faiths that are practiced here in Canada so we become more aware of the various perspectives that comprise our world. We also want to celebrate and highlight the richness that diversity brings. We feel, this event creates an opportunity for people, from diverse backgrounds to develop friendship and understanding, which would…

South Asia is home to several hundred languages.Most south Asians come from collectivist culture.They have diverse ethnic backgrounds and come from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, theMaldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. South Asians practice many different faiths, such as Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism etc. They have many common customs and traditions as well as…