July 1 is Madeira day and that includes all communities and their descendants across the world. So I wish a happy Madeira Day to you all. We have much to celebrate and to be proud of our ancestors. For those of you who may not know, July 1 was chosen by the Madeiran government because on this day Zargo and his crew entered for the first time the Bay of Machico. On July 2 1420(?) they went on shore and said mass. For Canadians we also celebrate Canada Day, a very Happy Canada Day. José Fernandes Administrator Race Relations/Community and Cultural Services York Region District School Board Phone: 905 737 4353, Ext. 107 Phone: 416 969 7170, Ext 2409/107 jose.fernandes@yrdsb.edu.on.ca