Welcome to Latispánica, where we celebrate and promote cultural diversity, artistic expression, and community engagement. Established in 2012, Latispánica is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and integration of the Latino culture in Nova Scotia. Our members share a passion for preserving cultural heritage, fostering intercultural understanding, and bringing the community together.
We believe in the power of culture to inspire, educate, and unite people from all walks of life. Through a variety of programs, events, and initiatives, we strive to celebrate Latin American heritage and culture.
Join us in celebrating culture, embracing diversity, and building a more connected and compassionate world. Together, we can make a difference.
Our Mission
Our mission is the promotion of the Hispanic culture, the celebration of diversity and integration in Nova Scotia. We do this by participating in cultural events and organizing yearly events to bring the Hispanic community together. In addition, we aim to support organizations that provide aid to children in communities who are abandoned or live in conditions of extreme difficulty in different Latin American countries and Halifax.
Our Vision
We are working towards the creation of a Hispanic Cultural Centre which would be open to everyone and dedicated to the celebration of Spanish culture and language, and the strengthening of the Hispanic community in Halifax. The Cultural Centre will offer a venue where Hispanic artists could have an opportunity to present their work; members of the community could have opportunities to be immersed in the Spanish culture and language, and children with Hispanic roots could have the chance to explore and develop their cultural identity.
Meet our team
Our association is fuelled by the creativity, enthusiasm, and dedication of our members, volunteers, and supporters. Together, we work towards creating a more inclusive community, preserving cultural traditions for future generations
Current Board Members
Board Members are general members who have been nominated, voted for and are willing to hold a leadership volunteer position for at least two years.
Board and Lead Members should be either Permanent Residents or Canadian Citizens
Denisse Molina
President
Alejandro Caballero
Vice President
Patricia Belleza, BBA, PCP
Financial Lead
Founding Member
Maria Jose Marteli
Senior Communications Lead
Founding Member
Mildred Mastache
Marketing Lead
Ruth Perez
Community Management Lead
Founding Member
Jean Fraser
Arts and Performances Officer
Current Officer Members
Officer Members are general members who have been selected by the Board Members and are willing to hold a volunteer position for at least one year.
Administration, Finance, Communication Members
Leyla Quijano
Administrative Assistant
Paula Raudales
Grant Writer
Lorena Casales
Communications Officer
Community Management Members
Jean Fraser
Arts and Performances Officer
Ed Uri
Sports Officer
Mary Deza Clavo
Cultural Events Officer
Julian Casas
Community Integration Officer
Dayana Celis
Community Integration Officer
Sebastian Sanchez
Community Integration Officer
Marketing Members
Erik Cabascango
Content Creator
Mariajosé Mantilla
Content Creator
Inthi Zamora
Graphic Designer
Edwin Carbajal
Graphic Designer
Anthony Gonzalez
Website Content Manager
Maria Carrera, Cristian Ortiz
Marketing Support