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 Hispanic-American community in the County to provide a venue for its community members to come together to enjoy and participate in Hispanic American culture. The club aims to promote Hispanic American culture 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 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 30 paying members who have committed to supporting the objectives of the club.
Membership is open to anyone who is interested in:
- Knowing more about Hispanic American culture.
- Participating in cultural community events.
- Easing the settlement process of new Canadians coming from Latin America 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 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 culture. The participation of non-Hispanics, also helps us better understand their culture, a win for all.
Board of Directors 2018-2020
Mario Pareja - President
Carmela Valles - Secretary Margarete Tolksdorf - Treasurer Patricia Orantes - Memberships Director Rosa Ortega Tyrrell - Media & Communication's Director Emilio Ojeda - Events Director |
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The Hispanic Club is aimed at supporting the Hispanic community as well as educating people on the importance of the Hispanic culture and traditions in Northumberland County - Ontario, Canada.