Peruvian
Peruvian Profile
Main Languages: Spanish, Quechua (the language of the Incas;the most widely spoken Native language), English
Primary Religions: Roman Catholic, Inca religious practices, pre-Hispanic people had polytheistic religions
Where is Peru:
Number of Peruvian:
- In Canada: 25,970
In the GTA: 7,100 - In the City of Toronto: 2,745
Primary Areas of Settlement in the GTA (Social Atlas): King, Southern part of Uxbridge, Vaughan, Brampton, Mississauga, Oakville, Brampton, City of Toronto (ward 1 & 2 Etobicoke North, Ward 7 York West)
Cultural Social etiquette: "For a formal greeting, people shake hands. Men commonly exchange un abrazo, a hug, as a sign of affection. Men and women will hug and kiss lightly on the cheek as a standard greeting." (Credit Source CIC)
Social and Settlement Services in the GTA
Church Information
Ministerios Verbo (Christian Ministries)
Verbo Toronto
Senior Pastor & National Director: Ramon Baldizon (Spanish Service)
Pastor: Reinhard Baldizon (English Service)
Womens Group Leader: Arlina Baldizon
Address: 605 Rogers Rd. Unit D6C, Toronto, ON. M6M 1B9, CANADA (Behind the Value Village)
Tel: 416 757 5736
Email: toronto@verbo.ca
More Information
This information is sourced from Citizenship and Immigration Canada and Statistics Canada.
The Encyclopedia of Canada's Peoples: Peruvian
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