An organization dedicated to connecting, supporting and amplifying Latin American creatives in Canada.
who we are
Creato is an organization dedicated to connecting, supporting and amplifying Latin American creatives in Canada. We aim to foster an inclusive and forward-thinking community space by honouring the diverse expressions of Latin culture and creativity, and by creating collaborative opportunities with the creative sector in Canada at large.
connect
We are a community driven organization that creates opportunities for Latine artists and creatives to connect with each other, the industry in general and with new potential audiences.
support
We support Latine creators at every stage of their careers by offering accessible programming, events and knowledge-sharing opportunities, that nurtures their work and creative wellbeing.
amplify
We help amplify the community’s work and creative voices by providing a stage where diverse community members can make their mark, and a space for self-representation that celebrates the inspiring stories of our community.
land acknowledgement
Creato’s creative community expands and is active across Indigenous territories in the land that we now know as Canada. Our team is located in the city now known as Toronto but remains Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the traditional territory of many peoples and nations including the Anishinabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples. This territory is subject to the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant and remains the home and meeting place for many Indigenous peoples.
As a Latinx community made up of distinct cultures shaped by complex historical relations of power, we are in the process of learning more about how we can acknowledge the historical oppression of lands, cultures, and Peoples, as we are committed to challenging the legacies of colonialism.
As a community of artists, we are thankful to create, collaborate and build community here and recognize that this statement is only a small part of cultivating strong, equitable, and accountable relationships with Indigenous communities.
