Canadian Salsa Festivals Project (CSFP) is a not-for-profit organization that develops, produces, supports, promotes, and presents ethno-culturally relevant heritage-based works and experiences which elevate public appreciation, understanding and participation in Canada’s rich multicultural traditions.
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During WW2, many Italian Canadian immigrants were sent to camps in order to combat the fascist threat. Clouded by embarrassment, these stories have not been spoken of and have been barely passed on through family members. In recent years, the discussion on early immigration has brought these events to light. While women and children were spared, men were sent to internment camps located all over the country. For many families of Italian descent, these stories have become a symbol of their traumatic exper