FEATURED INTERVIEW VIDEOS
Phan Thi Kim Phuc ´Napalm Girl` - Vietnam War - June 8, 1972
Phan Thị Kim Phúc (born April 6, 1963), referred to informally as the girl in the picture and the napalm girl, is a South Vietnamese-born Canadian woman best known as the nine-year-old child depicted in the Pulitzer Prize–winning photograph, titled "The Terror of War", taken at Trang Bang during the Vietnam War on June 8, 1972.
The image, taken for the Associated Press by a 21-year-old Vietnamese-American photographer named Nick er at nine years of age running naked on a road after being severely burned on her back by a South Vietnamese napalm attack.
She later founded the Kim Foundation International to provide aid to child victims of war
Andrew Arruda - CEO & Co-founder Automate Medical
Andrew Arruda is a Canadian serial entrepreneur and the CEO and co-founder of Automate Medical, a health technology AI startup that builds software to support medical professionals and optimize patient outcomes. Andrew is currently an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System in Denver, Colorado, and a Special Advisor to Ryerson University's Legal Innovation Zone in Toronto, Canada. Andrew is the former Senior Advisor, Strategy and Operations, at the University of Toronto's Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society, and the former CEO and co-founder of ROSS Intelligence. Andrew is a member of the Board of Advisors at the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System and serves on the Board at the Duke University School of Law's Center on Law and Technology. Andrew is a former TED Talk speaker and a member of Forbes' 30 under 30 list of the world's best young innovators and a regular guest lecturer at colleges including Vanderbilt, Duke, and Harvard.
Joana Vicente - Former Executive Director of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
Joana Vicente is the CEO of The Sundance Institute, starting November 1, 2021, leaving her charge as Executive Director and Co-Head of the Toronto International Film Festival. She previously served as the Executive Director of the Independent Filmmaker Project and the Made in NY Media Center by IFP. Vicente is an Academy Award-nominated producer of over 40 feature films. Her films have won awards at the Sundance Film Festival, the Berlin International Film Festival, The Cannes International Film Festival, and the Venice International Film festival, including two Sundance Grand Jury Prizes and Venice's Silver Lion for Best Director. She has also served as a press attaché for the Portuguese delegate to the European Parliament and a radio news producer for the United Nations.
Joseph Mancinelli Tribute - Vice President LiUNA International
Joseph S. Mancinelli is LiUNA International Vice President Canadian Director & Regional Manager for Central and Eastern Canada, a diverse union with over 500,000 members, of which over 100,000 are in Canada.
Mr. Mancinelli is also Chair of the Labourers’ Pension Fund of Central and Eastern Canada (LPF), whose total portfolio is nearing $5 billion. He is President of the LiUNA Ontario District Council, Chair of the Labourers’ Central and Eastern Canada Organizing Fund (CECOF) and is a Trustee on the LiUNA Tri-Funds (Health & Safety, Training and LECET).
President of LiUNA Local 837, his home local, of which he has been a member since 1978; Joe also oversees many of its related entities, including its Health & Welfare Plan, its Training Trust Fund and LiUNA Hamilton Association. He is also President of the LiUNA Group which oversees the Liuna Gardens and Liuna Station Banquet Facilities and its long-term care division overseeing Queens Garden and Regina Gardens.
Dr. Frances Henry - Canada´s Leading Expert
Dr. Frances Henry is one of Canada's leading experts in the study of racism and anti-racism. Since the mid seventies when she published the first study of attitudes towards people of colour, she has consistently pioneered research in this field. Her books include co-authoring the fourth edition of The Colour of Democracy: Racism in Canadian Society. Thomson, Nelson, 2009 that is widely used in universities as a text. This work demonstrates how the 'new racism' here identified with the concept of 'democratic racism' manifests within Canadian institutions. Another recent co-authored book is Racism in the Canadian University, U. of T Press, 2009. Other co-authored books include: Racial Profiling: Challenging the Myth of a Few Bad Apples, U. of T. press, 2006; and Discourses of Domination: Racist in Canada's English Language Press using critical discourse analysis was published in 2002. An earlier book, Challenging Racism in the Arts, University of Toronto Press, was published in 1998.
Now retired as a Professor Emerita from York University in Toronto, she continues an active research and writing career. Dr. Henry has been a member of the prestigious Royal Society of Canada since 1989. Along with six colleagues she is the Principal Investigator of a Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada grant to continue studies of racism in the university. She has also published articles and reviews on racism in the justice system and other institutions of Canadian society.
PORTUGUESE ROOTS - CORPORATE RESPONSBILITY INTERVIEW VIDEOS
Paul ´Paulo´ Gaspar - UPS Canada - Director of Small Business
Paul Gaspar is director of small business for UPS Canada. His role is to educate and guide small businesses in Canada on ways to better leverage UPS’ tools to help them grow and expand both domestically and internationally. With his team of small business ambassadors, he empowers small business owners to determine the best mix of customized services, technologies and innovations available to them
Melissa Barbosa - IKEA Canada - Sustainability Manager
In 2020, IKEA was once again elected one of the most environmentally friendly companies in the entire country. Melissa Barbosa is the Portuguese-Canadian responsible for the Canadian company's sustainability practices.
At Portuguese Roots we met some of the Portuguese-Canadians who live in Toronto and work in the most varied areas. They all have in common pride in their Portuguese roots and gratitude to Canada for having welcomed their family.
Antonio Lopes - Export Development Canada - Global Accounts Director
EDC is Canada’s trade finance agency, providing financing and insurance solutions locally and around the world to help Canadian companies of any size respond to international business opportunities. As a profitable Crown corporation that operates on commercial principles, EDC works together with private- and public-sector financial institutions to create greater capacity for Canadian companies to engage in trade and investment.
PORTUGUESE ROOTS - LOCAL TORONTO INTERVIEW VIDEOS
Peter De Quintal - Police Constable *Star Wars Cop* - Toronto Police Service
Known to kids as the “Star Wars Cop,” Const. Peter De Quintal believes in the importance of creating “little leaders in our community.”
In his role as community school liaison officer with Toronto Police Service’s 12 Division, De Quintal runs presentations and programs for 29 elementary schools.
As an avid Star Wars fan, De Quintal tries to incorporate the theme into breakfast programs and activities to engage with the kids.
De Quintal is also the founder of the Toronto Helmet Initiative, an organization that encourages young people to wear helmets while cycling. He is also involved in bicycle rodeos, blood drives, Lego clubs, and the CAA School Safety Patroller Program, which helps educate kids about safe road-crossing practices.
Peter also helps facilitate the Kids, Cops and Computers program, which teaches kids about cyber safety, social media and overall digital literacy.
Marlene Barcelos - Wedding Coordinator
Marlene Barcelos won the award for best wedding coordinator in Canada. The Portuguese-Canadian helps couples on the happiest day of their lives.
At Portuguese Roots we met some of the Portuguese-Canadians who live in Toronto and work in the most varied areas. They all have in common pride in their Portuguese roots and gratitude to Canada for having welcomed their family.
Rui Mateus Amaral - Artistic Director - Canadian Museum of Contemporary Art
Rui Mateus Amaral is the new Artist Director at the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Art , located in Toronto. Rui has always been passionate about art and his thirst for knowledge has taken him to many countries all over the world.
Prior to his evolving role at MOCA, Mateus Amaral was the curator and director of Scrap Metal, an eccentric, privately owned, not-for-profit art space in the Lower Junction neighborhood. Over the course of a decade, Mateus Amaral curated notable exhibitions by artists Eduardo Basualdo, Eric N. Mack, Hudinilson Jr., Paul P., Ryan Gander, Abraham Cruzvillegas, Iris Häussler, and Eva Kot’átková, among others (many for whom it was their first solo presentation in Canada). In the spirit of collaboration and with his leadership, Scrap Metal co-presented major projects with local organizations such as Fogo Island Arts, Toronto International Film Festival, Contact Photography Festival, Images Festival, and the Art Gallery of York University.
Mateus Amaral has also consulted on projects for a number of organizations and institutions such as the Royal Ontario Museum, the Canadian Art Foundation, Art Toronto, and various luxury brands. His writing has appeared in Artforum International and Momus, as well as artist publications. In 2022, Mateus Amaral and artist Paul P. collaborated on Garden Court, Scott Burton, a publication reintroducing an important, yet overlooked public artwork to the city of Toronto.
PORTUGUESE ROOTS - ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEW VIDEOS
Mike Rita - Comedian
Mike Rita is the son of Portuguese immigrants from Sao Miguel in the Azores. The comedian is a well-known name in Canadian comedy theaters across the country and Portuguese culture is one of his great inspirations.
Mike was the winner of the Second City's 'Cream of Comedy' and the runner up for Now Magazine's 2014 & 2015 'Best Male Stand-up'.
Mike has worked with the likes of Joe Rogan, Bobby Lee, Mike MacDonald, Ari Shaffir & The Portuguese Kids
Daniel ´Danny´ Raposo - Masterchef Canada
Participating in Masterchef Canada changed his life and today Danny Raposo dedicates himself to an unconventional area – preparing meals with cannabis. Stonerchef, as it is known, believes that the liberalization of cannabis has opened up new opportunities in this area.
At Portuguese Roots we interview some of the Portuguese-Canadians who live in Toronto and work in the most varied areas.
Nós Por Cá - Portuguese Clubs & Associations
First Portuguese Canadian Cultural Centre - Episode 01
Episode 01
Canadian Madeira Club - Madeira House Community Centre - Episode 02
Episode 02
Casa Dos Acores do Ontario
Episode 03
Arsenal do Minho
Episode 04
Gil Vicente
Episode 05
Nazare
Episode 06
Barcelos
Episode 07
Porto
Episode 08
Casa das Beiras
Episode 09
PCCM
Episode 10
Casa do Alentejo
Episode 11
Casa do Benfica
Episode 12
Nós Por Cá - Portuguese Clubs
Peniche Belenenses
Episode 13
Poveiros
Episode 14
Transmontano
Episode 15
Banda Sagrado Coracon de Jesus
Episode 16
25 Abril
Episode 17
Presidente Comissao ad hoc ACAPO
Episode 18
Amigu di Micau
Episode 19
Sporting
Episode 20
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