I. Community
Empowering Community
Building strong connections among Canadians of Pakistani origin through cultural events, networking opportunities, and shared support.
CALGARY · 12 SEPTEMBER 2026 · GENESIS CENTRE
Independence Day Festival
The Spirit of Pakistan
Family Festival & Business Expo
A day of multicultural performance, business and cultural booths, a shopping bazaar, and a kids’ fun zone — closing with national songs and Geeton Ki Baraat.
Saturday 12 September · 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Genesis Centre, Feature Gym · Calgary, AB
Free entry for all
The Day
- Multicultural Stage Performances
- Business & Cultural Booths
- Shopping Bazaar
- Kids’ Fun Zone
- Video Wall Screening
- Trivia & Lucky Draws
- National Songs & Geeton Ki Baraat
مپل کا پرچم ہلال کا سایہ
Where the Maple Leaf
Meets the Crescent.
The Alliance
A bridge between cultures, written in poetry and practice.
Pakistan Maple Alliance serves as a bridge between the rich heritage of Pakistan and the diverse landscape of Canada — connecting community, literature, and the generations in between.
II. Heritage
Preserving Heritage
Celebrating and preserving the literary, artistic, and cultural traditions of Pakistan so they endure for the next generations.
III. Connection
Connecting People
Creating meaningful bridges between individuals, organisations, and communities across Canada and Pakistan.
The Archive
Evenings past.
The mushairas, literary evenings, and gatherings that brought us here.
cultural10 MAY 2026
BeYAD e IQBAL
A commemorative evening marking the 87th death anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal — panel talks on his engagement with Western thought and the modern era, a documentary screening, and a musical performance of his kalaam.
Al-Amal Academy · Royal Oak · 9 Royal Vista Dr. NW, Calgary, AB
6:00 PM
mushaira15 FEBRUARY 2026
BeYAD e FAIZ
Celebrate the legacy of Faiz Ahmed Faiz with poetry, music, and intellectual talks. Join us for an evening dedicated to the revolutionary poets who shaped South Asian literature.
Sultan Banquet Hall, Calgary
5:00 PM
Join Us
Become part of the alliance.
Attend an evening, volunteer your time, or stand as a member. There is a place for you at PMA — whether you are new to Urdu or reconnecting with heritage.
بول کہ لب آزاد ہیں تیرے
“Speak, for your lips are free.”