Podcast

LusoCanada Podcast is a space for conversation, memory, and discovery, giving voice to the stories, people, and journeys that help tell the Portuguese experience in Canada.

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Episode 4: The League that United the Community

Guest: Bernardino Nascimento

A conversation about the origins of the Luso-Canadian Soccer League and the role football played in bringing Toronto’s Portuguese community together. In this episode, Bernardino Nascimento reflects on the clubs, the crowds, and a sporting legacy that helped unite a generation of immigrants.
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Episode 3: Andrew da Câmara – Roots and Record

Guest: Andrew da Câmara

Andrew da Câmara shares the story of his family, the growth of the Portuguese community in Mississauga, the importance of folklore, and the Guinness record for the Largest Portuguese Folk Dance. A conversation about roots, community, and keeping Portuguese heritage alive in Canada.
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Episode 2: Um Saco de Dollars

Guest: Carmelinda Scian

A conversation about emigration, resilience, and the foundations of Portuguese life in Canada.
In this episode, we follow one father’s journey from Portugal to Canada and reflect on the sacrifices, struggles, and aspirations that marked an entire generation of Portuguese pioneers.
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Episode 1: Antonio do Forno, A Life that Built Community

Guests: Paulo do Forno, Dominic do Forno

A conversation about memory, identity, and the legacy of a remarkable Portuguese-Canadian life.
In this inaugural episode, we explore Antonio do Forno’s journey, his reflections, and the experiences that shaped his path.
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