Who We Are, Where We Are
The Northumberland Hispanic Cultural Club Inc (NHCC) is an incorporated not-for-profit organization. It was established by the Latin Hispanic community in the County to provide a venue for its community members to enjoy and participate in Latin Hispanic culture. The club aims to promote Latin Hispanic culture and Heritage by holding events and, performances that showcase Latin American art, music, food and literature.
The club also aims to help and support new Canadians of Latin and Hispanic origin to adapt to their new home. Acknowledging that many people from Northumberland County escape winter by going to Latin America, the club aims to enrich this experience by connecting Northumberland residents to the growing Hispanic community in the region.
The NHCC is supported by over 55 paying members who have committed to supporting the objectives of the club.
Membership is open to anyone who is interested in:
- Knowing more about Latin Hispanic culture.
- Participating in cultural and heritage community events.
- Easing the settlement process of new Canadians coming from Latin Hispanic countries to Northumberland to study, work or live.
The NHCC governance is led by an elected Board of Directors. The organization marked its first anniversary of incorporation by holding its first general meeting on the 9th of February 2015.
NHCC Origins
Our Story
Northumberland Hispanic Cultural Club was founded by three Peruvian's, Rosa Ortega Tyrrell, Martha Hogan and Betty Harris. The group met every week to talk and interact with members of our community. Rosa shared with Martha and Betty the idea of a cultural organization, as she had long realized that there was a need to promote Hispanic-American culture. Rosa's vision came in 2011 when she organized serial concerts with Latin American artists, helping residents of our community discover the richness of our culture and what our countries have to offer.
The concerts were successful, government leaders and community members of different backgrounds began to take notice of our community.
The group worked together, quickly developing the project, but realized that they would need more help growing the organization. So they invited another long time Canadian resident, Ligia Sánchez from Colombia and Betty's husband Murray Harris to join the first Board of Directors and help establish the organization.
In addition, members of the community from different backgrounds have joined the NHCC, becoming enthusiasts of Latin Hispanic culture. The participation of non-Hispanics, also helps us better understand their culture, a win for all.
Northumberland Hispanic Cultural Club was founded by three Peruvian's, Rosa Ortega Tyrrell, Martha Hogan and Betty Harris. The group met every week to talk and interact with members of our community. Rosa shared with Martha and Betty the idea of a cultural organization, as she had long realized that there was a need to promote Hispanic-American culture. Rosa's vision came in 2011 when she organized serial concerts with Latin American artists, helping residents of our community discover the richness of our culture and what our countries have to offer.
The concerts were successful, government leaders and community members of different backgrounds began to take notice of our community.
The group worked together, quickly developing the project, but realized that they would need more help growing the organization. So they invited another long time Canadian resident, Ligia Sánchez from Colombia and Betty's husband Murray Harris to join the first Board of Directors and help establish the organization.
In addition, members of the community from different backgrounds have joined the NHCC, becoming enthusiasts of Latin Hispanic culture. The participation of non-Hispanics, also helps us better understand their culture, a win for all.
Vision, Mission and Goal
VISION.
A community based focused on art, promotion and celebration of the Hispanic culture.
MISSION.
To encourage and support multicultural synergy.
To foster citizenship, civic engagement and inclusion.
To respect and appreciate the values and culture of our host, Canada.
VALUES.
Communication involvement
Synergy
Respect
Inclusiveness
Education
Innovation
Heritage
Fun
GOALS
To provide a Hispanic social-cultural club for both, Hispanic and non-Hispanic members of the community.
A community based focused on art, promotion and celebration of the Hispanic culture.
MISSION.
To encourage and support multicultural synergy.
To foster citizenship, civic engagement and inclusion.
To respect and appreciate the values and culture of our host, Canada.
VALUES.
Communication involvement
Synergy
Respect
Inclusiveness
Education
Innovation
Heritage
Fun
GOALS
To provide a Hispanic social-cultural club for both, Hispanic and non-Hispanic members of the community.
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Board of Directors 2023-2024
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The Hispanic Club is aimed at supporting the Latin Hispanic community as well as educating people on the importance of the heritage, cultures and traditions in Northumberland County - Ontario, Canada.