McMaster marks Latin American Heritage Month with LANMU event and student research showcase (8 Oct 2026)
Published on 2026-10-14. Check the original source for current conditions.
McMaster marked Latin American Heritage Month on October 8, 2026 with LANMU and OLAS: cultural performances, shared meals and a student research showcase. Upcoming October events include a fireside chat with NSERC president Alejandro Adem and a screening of Karuara on October 29.
On October 8, 2026, McMaster University hosted a Latin American Heritage Month celebration organized by LANMU, bringing together students, staff and community members. Activities included performances by Asociacion Fraternidad Hispana and SACHA, shared food, and a student research showcase addressing topics such as migrant farm worker justice in Niagara and mental‑health, belonging and identity among Canadian‑born Latin American students. Student groups including the Organization of Latin American Students announced additional October events, notably a fireside chat with NSERC president Alejandro Adem and a screening of the documentary Karuara on October 29.