Caribbean Arts Scholars Prepare for Carnival Conference in T&T
By Stephen Weir It may be a little early to start packing, but Roger Gibbs has Trinidad & Tobago on his mind. The popular musician, writer, and York University post-grad […]
Toronto Caribbean Carnival gets $3.5M from Federal Government
In a significant show of support, the Toronto Caribbean Carnival has received a major funding boost from the federal government. The Festival Management Committee (FMC) announced that the 2024 Fall […]
Caribbean Winter Festival Brings Parang Magic to Blue Mountain
By Henry Gomez All who know Parang and its hybrid, Soca Parang associate this genre of music with Trinidad and Tobago at Christmas time. And those who know anything about […]
Chedwick Creightney is new Chair of Caribana Arts Group
By Stephen Weir The Caribana Arts Group (CAG), originally known as the Caribbean Cultural Committee (CCC), the founding organization of the original 20th-century Toronto street festival, held a virtual Annual […]
Grand Parade Returns August 2025 with Early Festivities
By Stephen Weir More than 80 Toronto festivals received $1.6 million in funding through the city’s new Special Events Stabilization Initiative (SESI). Announced two weeks ago, the program supported major […]
Thomson School Serves Free Vegan Breakfasts with Social Justice Lessons
Students at Regina’s Thomson Community School (Saskatchewan) are benefiting from a new breakfast initiative that offers free vegan meals alongside lessons in social justice. The revamped breakfast program, known as […]
Ontario Science Centre honours ‘Innovation in Mas’ at the Impact Awards
The recent Impact Awards featured a unique presentation by the Ontario Science Centre, where Vishnu Ramcharan announced the 2022 Innovation in Mas’ Award recipients. This award highlights the intricate science, […]
Toronto Caribbean Carnival Pushes for Government Funding
By Kojo The Toronto Caribbean Carnival, North America’s largest cultural festival, is at a critical juncture, with organizers appealing for substantial government support to secure its future. Jill Andrews, MPP […]
A love letter from the Toronto Caribbean Carnival to the Government of Canada
A public appeal to keep this iconic cultural event alive. Today, on behalf of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival (Toronto Carnival), we are sending a heartfelt love letter to the Federal […]
Does Toronto Caribbean Carnival Lack Artistic Vision?
By Roger Gibbs What is the meaning of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival? How does one make sense of the massive, day-long celebration which takes place on Toronto’s Lakeshore Boulevard on […]