Most of the Montreal�s 6 000 Yugoslavs are Croatian who immigrated to Montreal in the 1960s. In the last few years, several hundred Croatians have come to Montreal, many of them seeking refugee status.
The Association catholique croate Saint Nicolas Tavelict helps newcomers translate information, provides social services and aids in meetings with government officials. The association houses a community school teaching the language, culture, history, music and dance of Croatia. Community events include april10th Independence Day, May 12thMother�s and Father�s Day and in November a religious feast honouring the patron the patron saint of the church, St. Nicolas, who was martyred in Jerusalem four centuries ago. In August, Croatia day is marked with a picnic and activities in the park behind the Church.
The Serbian community has a community centre next to the Serbian Orthodox Church in Westmount. The folklore dance group, Avala operates out of the community centre.
