The Maltese-Canadian Museum

The Maltese-Canadian Museum in Toronto’s Junction neighbourhood is run by a volunteer group dedicated to the preservation of the cultural and material heritage of the Maltese diaspora and the memories that shaped the identity of the neighbourhood. Also known as Little Malta or Malta Village, this area had a significant increase in Maltese immigration after both world wars and is still the largest Maltese community in Canada. As the community evolves and new generations emerge, local heritage and traditions are at risk of being lost. Their body of work curating exhibitions, displays, events and a recently launched large-scale digitization project with the Magna Żmien Foundation makes them inspiring leaders in their community.