5 December 2022 News Releases
June 29, 2022, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - (L to R) His Excellency Roberto Rodríguez Arnillas, Ambassador of Peru in Canada and Dr. Kevin McCormick, Founding President of the Peruvian Canadian Institute
The Peruvian Canadian Institute, an initiative of Huntington University based in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, is celebrating the launch of a bilingual book created to commemorate Peru’s Bicentennial year.
The book, entitled Perú 1821-2021: Reflexiones sobre el Bicentenario / Peru 1821 - 2021: Reflections on the Bicentennial, was officially launched in Ottawa, Canada on June 29, 2022 at the official residence of His Excellency Roberto Rodríguez Arnillas, Ambassador of Peru in Canada.
On August 15, 2022, the book was officially launched in Lima, Peru with an event held in partnership with the Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú.
“This significant book, published by the Peruvian Canadian Institute and edited by Founding President, Dr. Kevin McCormick, is composed of articles written by renowned experts who, in their everyday life, have a strong link to Peru. In their articles, they address the academic, cultural, bilateral economic relationship, the business world and the bond that links Peru and Canada from their perspective. Through these articles, one will be able to get to know Peru even better, a country of unique and extraordinary characteristics.”
– His Excellency Roberto Rodríguez Arnillas, Ambassador of Peru in Canada
“The Peruvian Canadian Institute, as an organization, is deeply honoured to play a role in commemorating Peru’s Bicentennial year with this book project. 2021 marked the 200th anniversary of the Independence of Peru, and this anthology of selected writings celebrates the country, its people and culture. Thanks to the enthusiastic support of our contributors, which include leaders from both Peru and Canada, this bilingual book featuring inspiring stories about Peru is a tribute to that nation’s past, present and promising future. I offer my deepest gratitude to our writers, and also to His Excellency Ambassador Rodríguez Arnillas and the Embassy of Peru for their ongoing support for this Bicentennial project, and the institute’s many activities.”
– Dr. Kevin McCormick, Founding President of the Peruvian Canadian Institute and President and Vice-Chancellor of Huntington University
“The Centro Ann Sullivan of Peru, in celebration of our 43rd Anniversary serving people with different abilities and their families, is honored to welcome Dr. Kevin McCormick, Founding President of the Peruvian Canadian Institute to Lima, and celebrate the official Peruvian launch of this commemorative book about our great nation. It also includes an article about the work we do here at CASP, alongside numerous submissions from writers in both Peru and Canada. The Peruvian Canadian Institute is an organization dedicated to the promotion of Peru, within Canada and around the world, and this book is a prime example of their dedication to this part of their mission.” – Dr. Liliana Mayo, Founder and Executive Director, Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú
Perú 1821-2021: Reflexiones sobre el Bicentenario / Peru 1821 - 2021: Reflections on the Bicentennial includes 14 articles in Spanish and English, written by Ambassadors and government officials from both Peru and Canada, academics, and organizations such as the CHIRAPAQ Centre for Indigenous Cultures of Peru, ParlAmericas, the Peruvian Canadian Chamber of Commerce, CUSO International and Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos.
The book is being distributed through the Peruvian Canadian Institute with limited copies available.
About the Peruvian Canadian Institute
The Peruvian Canadian Institute, which has been in development since 2015 and is led by Founding President, Dr. Kevin McCormick, is an initiative of Huntington University based in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. The Peruvian Canadian Institute aims to support enhanced relationships between Peru and Canada through its activities which include a Distinguished Fellowship program, academic awards, educational partnerships, as well as events in both Peru and Canada. Most recently, the Peruvian Canadian Institute launched a bilingual book to commemorate the Bicentennial entitled, Perú 1821-2021: Reflexiones sobre el Bicentenario / Peru 1821 - 2021: Reflections on the Bicentennial. During 2021, the Bicentennial of the Independence of Peru, the Peruvian Canadian Institute played an active role in celebrating and highlighting outstanding contributions in culture, education, Indigenous relations, diplomatic relations, business, mining and more.
Dr. Kevin McCormick also serves as President and Vice-Chancellor of Huntington University.