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What It Means To Be A Part Of History (Portas da Cidade Azores Canada)
Being part of something as meaningful as this monument—one that is recognized around the world by our people—is honestly the greatest honour.
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300 Posts on the Luso Loonie Blog
For five years, this blog has been an outlet for my prose—often inspired by heritage, true stories, travel, and the interesting events and experiences that capture my attention.
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Coded Tiles of Little Portugal (Museum of Toronto)
Little Portugal hides a fascinating secret in plain sight, religious wall tiles with hidden meanings. Even more remarkable, these tiles once served as a safety net for children. Parents told their kids, “Look for the tiles, knock on the door, and someone will help you.”
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“The Scars Saudade Wrote” – a new book by Devin Meireles, reviewed by Humberto da Silva
In “The Scars that Saudade Wrote,” Meireles, a millennial Toronto writer, mines his family’s experiences with care and reverence. Although many of these stories took place before he was even born, it is evident that the writer was compelled to reduce to writing stories he heard around the Sunday dinner table, when forebears indulged in…
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New Podcast: Some stories preserve memories. Others preserve an entire community.
Whether you’re passionate about writing, immigration, Portuguese culture, or discovering the stories that shape who we are, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
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The Portuguese Collective Magazine VOL. 4
VOL. 4 of The Portuguese Collective Magazine is OUT now with my article featured on page 46! ‘Filming The Portuguese Soul’
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Toronto’s World Cup Farewell Was Epic
For Luso-Canadians, this was more than a soccer match—it was a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Seeing Portugal compete on the world’s biggest stage in their own city is something many never imagined possible.
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The Luso-Canadian World Cup Dream
For a city with one of the largest Portuguese communities in North America, this isn’t just another soccer match. It’s a once-in-a-generation moment.
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REPOST: Exploring Funchal Cathedral: A Glimpse into Madeira’s Architectural Heritage
REPOST: Exploring Funchal Cathedral: A Glimpse into Madeira’s Architectural Heritage
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I Couldn’t Afford World Cup Tickets, So Instead I Watched Toronto Become Part of It
Everywhere I looked, there was red and white. Canadian supporters filled the streets, parks, and sidewalks. Some wore jerseys, others draped themselves in scarves and waved flags, while everyone else donned some sort of FIFA apparel. The excitement was palpable. It felt less like a sporting event and more like a national holiday.
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The Books That Refused to Leave Me (Writing Prompt)
Three Books That Left a Lasting Impact on Me as a Reader and Writer (Writing Prompt)
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Field Notes. #10
Events like Tertulia Night are powerful reminders of how important community spaces are for creativity, connection, and preserving cultural heritage. I’m already looking forward to the next one — and to continuing the journey of finding new readers along the way.
Books by Devin Meireles
The Scars Saudade Wrote
Portuguese Heritage Books
Recent Portuguese-Canadian News
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- O secretário-geral do PS, José Luís Carneiro, considerou que Portugal deve repensar e reavaliar os investimentos em Defesa, criticando que empresas do setor não estejam a ser “tidas nem achadas” …
- O primeiro-ministro acusou o secretário-geral da NATO de ter voltado a fazer declarações infelizes e ligeiras sobre a postura de Portugal, considerando que está “completamente desfasado” da realidade nacional. O …
- O Fundo Monetário Internacional (FMI) aconselhou Portugal a adotar medidas para aumentar a oferta de habitação, revitalizar o mercado de arrendamento e expandir a habitação social, visando melhorar a acessibilidade …
- The language, traditions and cultural heritage of Santa Maria in the Azores have found a new voice in English through Echoes of Azorean Life, a translation of Arsénio Chaves Puim’s work by scholar Giuseppe Formato, PhD. Drawing on the island’s […]
- A piece of the Azores has found a new home in Brampton. Discover the story behind the Portas da Cidade monument, a celebration of Portuguese heritage, identity and the enduring connection to São Miguel. The post Portas da Cidade: A […]
- From the earliest Portuguese fishermen on the Grand Banks to the arrival of the S.S. Saturnia, the growth of communities across Canada, and the achievements of generations that followed, the Portuguese-Canadian story spans more than five centuries. Explore this growing […]
- Banda do Sagrado Coração de Jesus de Toronto was founded in 1974 and continues to preserve Portuguese filarmónica tradition through music, community events and education. The post Banda do Sagrado Coração de Jesus de Toronto – History and Tradition first […]
- Winnipeg may be far from Canada’s largest Portuguese centres, but its community has built a remarkable legacy of pride, volunteerism and cultural life. In a new LusoCanada walkabout, we explore the places and people that have helped keep Portuguese identity […]
