Sudanese

Sudanese Profile

Main Languages: Arabic, English

 Primary Religions: Most Sudanese, who live mainly in the north, are Muslim and follow the religion of Islam. The Sudanese living in the south follow Christianity, which is expanding rapidly and sometimes has been combined with traditional spiritual elements. Sudanese Christians follow practices very similar to those in Canada.

Where is Sudan:


Number of Sudanese:

  • In Canada: 12,640
    In the GTA:    3,025
  • In the City of Toronto:1,240

Primary Areas of Settlement in the GTA (Social Atlas): Mississauga, Vaughan, City of Toronto (Ward 15 Eglinton-Lawrence)

 

Social and Settlement Services in the GTA

This Organization is the body representing all the Sudanese People in Toronto.
"The mission of the organization is to addresses the issues facing the Sudanese community in Canada and create an environment, in which all Sudanese people can celebrate their beautiful culture."

Church Information

Sudanese Community Church - Toronto 

Welcome to the Sudanese Community Church of Toronto. Our Services start at 3:00PM - 6:00PM. There are variety of services, starting with worship and praises at 3:00PM to 3:40 PM. The main prayer service starts at 3:40 PM and ends with hymes or socialization at 5:40 PM.
Conducted by Rev. Peter John  & The Pastoral Team for SCCT 

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This information is sponsored by Citizenship and Immigration Canada

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Research Report:

PROFILE OF A COMMUNITY: A “SMART MAP” OF THE SUDANESE DIASPORA IN CANADA
prepared for The Sudan Task Force
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT)
Friday, November 6, 2009

 

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This information is sourced from Citizenship and Immigration Canada and Statistics Canada.