Joel Bastos | Vice-President

I have always believed that our culture is the heart of who we are, and preserving it is a lifelong passion. Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, English, French, and Italian, I have worked to bring cultures together through language, teaching, and volunteering. At the Arsenal do Minho Community Centre in Toronto, I organized cultural events and served as Director of Culture and Folklore, leading over 80 dancers. As a proud father, my greatest wish is to ensure my daughter grows up with the same deep connection to Portuguese culture. Preserving our culture and supporting my community is a true privilege.