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Every year in St. John’s, Newfoundland, a ceremony takes place that ties the Portuguese to the heart of Newfoundland. It is a ritual of respect...

In the spring of 1953, a group of Portuguese men gathered their few belongings, kissed their families goodbye, and stepped onto the Saturnia. For them,...

Maria Pereira may have retired from her role as a school principal, but her legacy continues to echo through the halls of several learning institutions...

The story of Portuguese immigration to Canada is often told through examples of hard work, resilience, and community solidarity. Arriving with little more than determination,...

De Quintal has, through the years, engaged in various projects geared toward the less fortunate. He can be often seen surrounded by teenagers feeding the...

A tireless leader, advocate, and champion of Portuguese culture, José Eustáquio has carved out a legacy that has made him a legend within the community....

A tireless leader, advocate, and champion of Portuguese culture, José Eustáquio has carved out a legacy that has made him a legend within the community....

A tireless leader, advocate, and champion of Portuguese culture, José Eustáquio has carved out a legacy that has made him a legend within the community....

On June 10, 1986, the Proclamation of Portugal National Day was introduced in the Provincial Parliament of Ontario. Tony Ruprecht, then a Minister Without Portfolio...

Manuel Fontes Maciel, born on September 1, 1932, in Terra do Pão on the island of Pico, was one of nine siblings. He worked on...