Casa das Beiras: Roots and Renewal
In this episode of the LusoCanada Podcast, Bernardino Nascimento reflects on the history of Casa das Beiras of Toronto, from its roots in football and Clube Académico de Viseu to its transformation into a cultural home for the Beiras in Canada. A founder and longtime president of the organization, Bernardino shares memories of volunteer work, folklore, cultural weeks, community buildings, youth involvement, and the people who helped carry the institution forward. This is a conversation about leadership, memory, regional identity, and the Portuguese community in Toronto.