First photo is of a student singing at a celebration event accompanied by a teacher on guitar. Second photo is of students holding up flags of South American countries including Panama, Cuba and Mexico. Third photo is of students performing with colourful ribbons at a celebration event. Fourth photo is of a student and staff member performing with traditional drums at a celebration event.

Heritage Celebrations

Latin-Hispanic Canadian Heritage Month

Poster for the 2026 Latin Canadian Hispanic Heritage Month, showing an artwork on the left side of various Central and South American cultural touchstones, along with a map of Central and South America and Spain/Portugal, as well as a listing in different colours of all the countries Latin American and Hispanic descent: Argentina, Bolivia, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Espana, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Republica Dominicana, Uruguay, Venezuela. On the right side of the poster is the text "October is Latin-Hispanic Canadian Heritage Month" with the TCDSB logo under it in Marroon, and below it the text "CULTURES HISTORIES CONTRIBUTIONS COMMUNITIES FUTURES Unidos en Diversidad"

Latin-Hispanic Canadian Heritage Month is observed in October. It is an opportunity to remember, celebrate and educate future generations about the outstanding achievements and contributions of Latin-Hispanic people in the province.

Ontario is home to more than 400,000 first-, second- and third-generation Canadians of Hispanic origin. As early as 1914, Canadians who originated from 23 Hispanic countries began immigrating to the province and today the Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing in Ontario.

Hispanic-Canadians represent a dynamic community that has made significant contributions to the growth and prosperity of the Province of Ontario.

Proclamation

Refer to the following Latin-Hispanic Canadian Heritage​​​ Month proclamation:

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