January 26, 2025 Written by Janine Mendes-Franco After much public discussion about the role of statuary, iconography and other visible aspects of the Caribbean's shared colonial past — the presence of which, to many, continues to whitewash the accuracy of the historical narrative — Trinidad and Tobago's government has decided to make changes to the country's coat of … Continue reading Why Trinidad and Tobago artists are up in arms about the country’s attempt to ‘decolonise’ its coat of arms
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Tania Hernandez Source: The New York CaribNews January 16, 2025 Louise Bennett-Coverley, popularly known as “Miss Lou,” is a cultural figure in Jamaica known for spreading the rich Jamaican culture with every fiber of her being, both locally and abroad. This is expressed through poems and songs that extend to playwrights. Tania Hernandez, a Jamaican-Canadian novelist, … Continue reading Jamaican-Canadian Author’s New Book Celebrating Louise Bennett-Coverley
Masani Montague is synonymous with producing and promoting Jamaican and Rastafari cultural projects in Toronto, Canada. In 1974, a young, enthusiastic, and energetic Masani Montague migrated from her homeland of Jamaica to Toronto. Like so many immigrants to Canada, Masani took the opportunity to educate herself by securing a diploma in Journalism from Humber College, … Continue reading Masani Montague and Rastafest 2025
Source: TMU Eyeopener (NAGEEN RIAZ/THE EYEOPENER) November 26, 2024 By Moyo Lawuyi Toronto Metropolitan University’s (TMU) new fashion course is giving students the chance to make their own Caribana Carnival costumes while exploring the history and culture involved in the popular Caribbean festival. FSN 610: Carnival Arts—also offered in TMU’s Black Studies minor—was developed by Candice … Continue reading From Caribana to campus: Unique TMU course pairs creativity with Caribbean culture
On Wednesday, October 23, a landmark event in Canadian music history took place as the first public screening of the documentary Play It Loud: How Toronto Got Soul premiered at The Royal Theatre in Toronto. Directed by Graeme Mathieson and produced by Andrew Munger, the film shines a spotlight on the life and career of Jay Douglas, … Continue reading “Play It Loud: The Rise of Jay Douglas and the Jamaican Music Movement in Canada”
The Toronto Caribbean Carnival brings more than two million visitors to the city, generates an estimated $467 million in economic activity and $182.7 million in tax revenue, supports the federal policy of multiculturalism and promotes diversity and equity in Canada, its CEO Mischka Crichton says.© Chris Young/The Canadian Press October 30, 2024 The Toronto Caribbean Carnival … Continue reading CEO says Toronto Caribbean Carnival needs $2M in emergency funds to cover costs
St. Vital MLA Jamie Moses celebrated the unanimous passing of the Emancipation Day Act in 2021 alongside Nadia Thompson (right), then-chair of Black History Manitoba and community activist and educator Segun Olude. Source: Winnipeg Free Press Community Review September 18, 2024 Beatrice WatsonFort Rouge community correspondent Summer brings a lot of pleasures for the Caribbean … Continue reading Caribbean roots run deep here
Source: UTT Website http://repeatingislands.com/2024/08/18/trinidad-and-tobago-officially-recorded-as-pans-birthplace/ Reposted from Repeating Islands One of our member institutions, the University of Trinidad and Tobago offers an Academy of Performing Arts Fellowship in steelpan. The APA Pan Fellowship is a ground-breaking programme offering participants a culturally immersive and practical learning environment, infused with the traditions of steelpan in the broader context … Continue reading Trinidad and Tobago officially recorded as pan’s birthplace
It's Toronto Carnival Weekend coming up...! If you are going to be there...or are just going to be observing from a distance...here are some things you may want to check out. Source: Caribbean Life First off...go to the source: Toronto Carnival Website Get your facts right...16 Facts About Toronto Caribbean Carnival (Caribana) - Facts.net In … Continue reading Toronto Caribbean Carnival 2024
Source: CDB The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) will spotlight the cultural and creative industries as drivers of sustainable development and resilience in the Caribbean region at a special seminar entitled "Imagineering: Using Creative Industry Research to Devise Development Strategies” to be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, during the Bank’s Annual Meeting in Ottawa, Canada. The knowledge-sharing event will examine how … Continue reading Caribbean Development Bank to Host Seminar on Using Creative Industry Research to Drive Sustainable Growth