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Portuguese-Canadian Walk of Fame: For the community, by the community

The Portuguese Canadian Walk of Fame is a community organization whose mission is to honour Portuguese-Canadian individuals who have made an impact within both the Portuguese community and Canadian society as a whole, and who have also contributed to the advancement of Portuguese culture in Canada. It is located at Camões Square, at the corner of College St. and […]

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Aristides de Sousa Mendes: A Holocaust Hero

In 1940 during WWII, Aristides de Sousa Mendes was serving as the Portuguese Consul General just outside of Bordeaux, France (1). At the time, Portugal was under the dictatorial rule of Antonio Salazar, and even though it was declared as officially neutral in the war, Salazar issued a directive called “Circular 14” to all of Portugal’s diplomats, instructing them to […]

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Why did the Portuguese choose Toronto?

In Canada, the largest group of Portuguese immigrants live in Toronto and the GTA area. From Kensington Market to popular Portuguese bakeries, Portuguese culture and influence can be found in many establishments throughout the city [1]. But why did so many Portuguese immigrants choose to live in Toronto? During the first major migration of the Portuguese, many […]

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