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Hispanic Heritage Month

On June 20th, 2020 Quebec’s National Assembly declared the month of October Hispanic Heritage Month. This coincides with Canada’s Latin American Heritage Month Act, which was sanctioned by Parliament in 2019. Both acts recognize the many contributions of both Hispanic and Latin American individuals to the social, economic and political development of the province and the country. 

This year's theme is "Visions of Latinidad: How they see us and who we are." This exhibition explores perceptions of Latinx identity from outside and inside the community. It examines the construction of Latinx identity through the North American gaze and its contrast with the real experiences of Latinx individuals.

Check out the exhibition case on the main floor of Redpath Library to see the display in person! 

Selection of Books

Book cover for A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende
Book cover for Algún día, Hoy by Ángela Becerra
Book cover for Amor by Isabel Allende
Book cover for Captain of the Sleepers by Mayra Montero
Book cover for Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende
Book cover for El Reves Del Alma by Carla Guelfenbein
Book cover for Chicana Movidas by Dionne Espinoza, María Eugenia Cotera and Maylei Blackwell
Book cover for Dark Back of Time by Javier Marias

Bibliography and Other Resources

The exhibition case bibliography can be found here. And the complete reading list from 2021 can be found here

 

Discover a wide variety of film content here.

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