Before the Saturnia – Conclusion
Much of the pre-1953 Portuguese presence in Canada exists not in neatly catalogued archives, but in fragments—partial documents, passing references, and, most importantly, memory. This...
Before the Saturnia – Part 9
Another figure whose story firmly establishes Portuguese presence in Canada well before 1953 is Pedro da Silva, widely recognized as the first recorded mail carrier...
Before the Saturnia – Part 4
Before 1953, Portuguese individuals in Canada did not form concentrated neighbourhoods or recognizable ethnic enclaves. Instead, their presence followed the logic of work, transport, and...
Before the Saturnia – Part 3
The Portuguese individuals present in Canada before 1953 did not arrive as part of a single migration wave, nor did they constitute a cohesive or...
Before the Saturnia – Part 2
To understand why Portuguese individuals were present in Canada long before formal immigration pathways existed, it is essential to situate Portugal within its historical and...
Before the Saturnia: Portuguese Presence in Canada
For decades, the history of the Portuguese community in Canada has been summarized with a single date: 1953. The arrival of the ship SS Saturnia...
THE GOLDEN AGE OF COMMUNITY MEDIA – A Personal Journey
For decades, the Portuguese community in Toronto was blessed with a vibrant press scene — a network of newspapers that kept us informed, connected, and...
Saturnia: The Ship of New Beginnings
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,...
Terra Nova: A Story that Spans Over Centuries
For those who have done even minimal research into Portugal’s relationship with Newfoundland and Labrador, it is no secret that there is no certainty around...
Portuguese Canadian Dictionary
The evolution of language is a fascinating aspect of human culture, and the Portuguese Canadian community offers a unique insight into this process. With integration...