“The Portuguese people, we are the ones who built the highways, we built the schools” – Manuel Roque, Hamilton, ON

“There were social clubs, and they were wonderful! I couldn’t believe they let me in there.” – Sue Cutler, Hamilton, ON

“It was strictly for the men to spend some time and socialize.” – John DiLiberto, Hamilton, ON

“We would have a Portuguese dance, we’d have 700 people in that dance ‘cause there’s only one dance!” – Manuel Picado, Hamilton, ON

“The whole community would follow us.” – Manuel Picado, Hamilton, ON