Rest in Peace Manuel Mira (1933–2017)
Manuel Mira was born in Moinhos de Carvide, Leiria, on September 16, 1933. After completing his studies in radio and electronics, he moved to...
Excerpts from “A sós com os meus poemas” by Laurentino Esteves
SONHO AO VENTO Sais por aí, tentas ver a luz do dia sais... eu fico aqui esperando-te, um dia. Sonho... deixo-me levar para tão longe daqui. E...
The Average José: An Immigration Story
The Canadian artist Ken Flynn has created a 125 page graphic novel about his grandfather, José Pires, and his journey of immigrating to Canada...
FREE YorkU Youth Summer Program
We are thrilled to be participating in York University’s Portuguese and Luso-Brazilian Studies Youth Summer Program, alongside other...
Pioneer Portrait: Agostinho Malaquias
Agostinho Malaquias came to Canada aboard the Vulcania ship, arriving at Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia on May 7, 1955. He had $100 with him....
Pioneer Portrait: Antonio Dantas
My grandfather Antonio left Portugal to go to France to escape being enlisted in the army. To get there, he walked from our home in Rio Frio in...
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