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  3. Who is Latin American? Canadian residents with roots in the Americas grapple with terms, identity

Who is Latin American? Canadian residents with roots in the Americas grapple with terms, identity

McMaster Students Karla Martínez Pomier and Caio Miliante
From left: McMaster Students Karla Martínez Pomier and Caio Miliante reflect on terms like ‘Latin American’ and whether they feel represented by them. (Submitted by Karla Martínez Pomier; submitted by Caio Miliante)

October marks Latin American Heritage Month in Canada and Hispanic Heritage Month in Ontario

Posted on June 4, 2024
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