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International Institute of Minnesota
Multicultural Development Center
HIGHLIGHTS
Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana - National Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15-Oct. 15th, 2004
This month we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, highlighting the history, culture and achievements of Hispanic Americans. The celebration, beginning in mid-September, coincides historically with the anniversaries of independence of several Spanish-speaking nations, including Mexico. At this time, individuals of Hispanic background are the major minority group in the United States, with a current population of over 35.9 million. Take a look at the U.S. Census Bureaus Facts & Figures for additional demographic information.
Explore Latino History and Culture via the Smithsonian Institution's website featuring colorful online exhibits.
For a quick overview of facts, loan-words, holidays, plus quizzes, see the site listed below. This site even features a crossword puzzle; give it a try and test your knowledge!
Infoplease: Hispanic Heritage Month
Here's a site from scholastic that would be great to use with young students. It includes a timeline, biographies and more!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
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Twin Cities Czech and Slovak Festival September 10-11, 2004
Czech and Slovak Sokol Minnesota is a social, cultural, educational and gymnastic organization which seeks to preserve and transmit Czech and Slovak heritage to future generations. Learn more about this local organization and its 15th annual fall festival, at this website.
International Day of Peace - September 21, 2004 (United Nations Observance)
Since 1981 the U.N. has observed an international day of peace, with the purpose being: "... the Day shall henceforth be observed as a day of global ceasefire and non-violence, an invitation to all nations and people to honor a cessation of hostilities throughout the Day."
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Check out the following links for an excellent selection of resources for Hispanic patrons:
Here is a site that is great for beginning Hispanic family history research; if you are interested in genealogy, take a look:
