TLN Media Group Celebrates Latin American Heritage Month This October with TV Channel Free Previews, Original Documentary Presentations, event partnerships and community coverage
October is a significant month for Hispanic and Spanish-speaking communities worldwide, and in Canada it is proudly designated as Latin American Heritage Month. As Canada’s most influential multicultural media leader, TLN Media Group celebrates Latin American Heritage Month with a series of community initiatives and broadcast specials, both on the network’s Spanish language TV channel Univision Canada and its flagship culturally connected English language channel TLN TV. This celebration honours the rich tapestry of Latin cultures, countries, and people for their significant social, economic, and political contributions to our nation.
TLN Media Group supports and showcases Canada’s over 1.5 million Spanish-speaking communities year-round, a commitment we’ve upheld for four decades. We also acknowledge the significance of Latin American Heritage month by amplifying voices and shining a spotlight on the diverse aspects of Latin culture. This celebration enriches Canada’s cultural mosaic, fostering opportunities for cross-cultural appreciation and understanding.
NATIONAL TV CHANNEL FREE PREVIEW
TLN Media Group’s month-long festivities kick off with a nationwide FREE PREVIEW of our Spanish TV channels until the end of the year! Over 15.5 million Canadians in 7 million homes across the country will have the opportunity to experience the vibrant Latin culture while enjoying premium programming from the leading Spanish language TV brands in North America including: TLN Television, Univision Canada, Cinelatino and Teleninos.
TLN MEDIA GROUP ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARIES AND SPECIAL TV PRESENTATIONS
TLN Media Group takes great pride in its longstanding tradition of producing unique, top-quality programs with the participation of a culturally diverse roster of writers, directors, and production crew. Made by multicultural Canadians for all Canadians to enjoy, TLN Media Group’s extensive catalogue of original productions connects communities with the passions that make their cultures unique and ensures these stories are accessible for future generations. We place a spotlight on the unique Hispanic Canadian stories that celebrate the vibrancy of our country’s multiculturalism.
Univision Specials
Univision Canada will also broadcast special presentations of Spanish language TLN Original documentaries throughout the month:
September 28 | 8P
October 5 | 8P
October 12 | 8P
October 19 | 8P
October 26 | 8P
November 2 | 8P
Community Involvement
HISPANIC CANADIAN SUCCESS STORIES: TLN Media Group is happily embedded in our communities in Canada even as those communities have evolved in many different directions. We see our role as evolving with them all and that includes initiatives and stories that showcase various aspects Latino culture. As part of our month-long festivities, our original community segments will shine a spotlight on the events and success stories of Hispanics across Canada including interviews with government officials, community land business leaders, artists, and unsung heroes. The goal of our daily production effort is to inform, entertain, inspire, and unite all Canadians now more than ever and celebrate the diversity that is Canada’s strength.
Canada Salsa & Bachata Congress | Oct 10-14
TD Salsa in Toronto, TLN TV and Univision Canada proudly presented the 20th Annual Canada Salsa & Bachata Congress at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
Día de los Muertos in Downtown Kitchener – Sat Nov 2nd
TLN Media Group has partnered with the Downtown Kitchener BIA for a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration on Saturday November 2, 2024. Día de los Muertos is a celebration of Mexican and Latin American culture where people welcome back the souls of their deceased loved ones. Join us and participate in a cultural parade along King Street East, dance to lively mariachi tunes, savour traditional Mexican treats like pan de muerto, toast and honour those that have passed with signature drinks and beautifully decorated altars. It’s a celebration for all ages, bursting with colourful costumes, art, food, drink and joyful remembrance. Visit downtownkitchener.ca for more info.
TLN 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians Awards | Nov 7
Established in 2007, the TLN 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians annual awards is the most distinguished and only nationally run awards program in the country. In 15 years, 150 highly distinguished Hispanic Canadian recipients from 18 countries of origin in 7 provinces have been celebrated and acknowledged for their outstanding contributions in various fields. Visit tln.ca/top10 for more info.