Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month: Resources

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In 2018, the Parliament of Canada proclaimed October as Latin American Heritage Month to honour the substantial contributions made by the Latin American community to Canadian society (Government of Canada). Similarly in Ontario, October is officially recognized as Hispanic Heritage Month and serves as an opportunity to remember, celebrate, and learn about the outstanding achievements and contributions of Hispanic people in the province (Government of Ontario).

Here is a selection of resources where you can learn more about the rich history, vibrant traditions, and the impactful contributions of the Latin American community. You can also discover more resources through Library Search.

Websites & Articles

• Canadian Hispanic-Latin American Virtual Museum - A repository and showcase of the history of the Hispanic-Latin American community and its accomplishments and contributions to Canada.
• Hispanic Canadian Heritage Council - a community organization established with the purpose to highlight and promote the contribution of Hispanic / Latin American culture to the evolving fabric of Canadian Heritage.
• Latin American-Canadian Art Projects - a Toronto-based, not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to the implementation of art projects, which promote Latin American art in Canada with an emphasis on artistic excellence, critically engaged artistic practices, and hemispheric networks of exchange.
• Latin American Canadians (Canadian Encyclopedia)
• What Latin American Heritage Month Means for Canada  (Alessandra Santos, University of British Columbia)

Streaming Videos

• Latin American Heritage Month Playlist (NFB)
• Latin American Studies Playlist (Kanopy)
• Latin Chronicles: The Canadian Hispanic Latin American Story (Vol. 1)
• Latin Chronicles: The Canadian Hispanic Latin American Story (Vol. 2)