The 吃瓜黑料网 has proudly recognized Latin-America History Month every October since 2016. Across Canada, October has been officially designated as Latin American Heritage Month since 2018, following the passing of the . This year’s 吃瓜黑料网 theme, Our Journey Continues, Abriendo Caminos, highlights the resilience, strength, and cultural pride that continue to carry communities forward.
Abriendo Caminos, meaning “opening pathways,” reflects the work done across generations to build opportunities, affirm identities, and create space for present and future voices to emerge. The theme celebrates both past achievements and future successes, acknowledging the rich histories of these lands and their original peoples—before and after 1492, which marked the beginning of a centuries-long genocide of millions of Indigenous people (Galeano 38).*
Throughout October, the Latin-America History Month Planning Committee has organized a variety of educational opportunities for 吃瓜黑料网 students, staff, and community members to learn more about Latin-America history and heritage. One featured opportunity is a learning session with local Toronto artist Beny Esguerra from New Tradition, who will introduce students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 to the powerful tool of Afro-Indigenous Colombian music.
We are also pleased to announce an in-person Latin-America History Month Celebration on Wednesday, October 8 at William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute. Guests are invited to join us at 9 a.m. for a light reception, followed by a formal program from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. . A recording of the event will be posted to the 吃瓜黑料网 website for all to enjoy.
To stay connected and learn more, follow the Latin-America History Month Planning Committee on X at , where daily quotes and announcements will be shared. Happy Latin-America History Month at the 吃瓜黑料网!
*Galeano, Eduardo. Open veins of Latin America. New York, Monthly Review Press, 1997.