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House Hansard - 107

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 4, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 107 - Oct/4/22
Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Hochelaga, Lib.)
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Mr. Speaker, it is my turn to celebrate Canada's Latin American community, of which I am a proud member. The personal journeys that brought the members of our community to Canada are all very different, but we all have one thing in common: We now feel at home here. Over the next few weeks, through music, food and art, people will have the opportunity to discover the different Latin American cultures and traditions that surround us throughout the year. Some of my colleagues may have attended a quinceañera or celebrated el día de los muertos, while others may be fans of Frida Kahlo or be familiar with the poems of Pablo Neruda. The history of the ancient civilizations that lived on this continent is an intrinsic part of our heritage and story now. Think of the Aztecs, the Mayans and the Incas. This heritage includes the stories of the indigenous peoples who still live here today. Let us look back and make amends for our colonial past, but let us also celebrate Latin American Heritage Month today together across the country.
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