Guyanese community mourns MV Barima tragedy The Guyana Canada Association recently held a candlelight vigil at Thomson Memorial Park in Scarborough, honouring the lives of the victims lost in the MV Barima tragedy in Guyana; the ferry capsized on July 18th travelling from Georgetown to Port Kaituma. The community, family, friends, and loved ones gathered […]
Afropan Celebrates Steelpan with Historic Summer Events By Twylan Best Afropan Keeps the Summer Vibes Alive with Packed Events and Historic Friday Night Mas Debut While Afropan Steelband will not be participating in Pan Alive this year, the band is proving that there is still plenty to celebrate as they roll out a full slate […]
Canadian Born Caribbean Youth Embrace Dual Identity By Charles Agard For many second generation Black Caribbean Canadians, the question “Where are you from?” is more than casual conversation. Researchers say it reflects a broader struggle over identity, belonging and what it means to be accepted as fully Canadian despite being born and raised in the […]
Toronto Welcomes Global Black Women Dance Festival Toronto will host the third edition of the YENSA Festival from August 20 to 23, bringing together Black women dance artists from around the world for four days of performances, workshops and community events. The international biennial festival will take place at the Betty Oliphant Theatre at Canada’s […]
Junior Carnival Moves to Sunday Over Storm Threat By Twylan Best The Festival Management Committee (FMC) has announced that the 2026 Junior Carnival Parade has been rescheduled from Saturday, July 18 to Sunday, July 19, 2026, due to forecasts calling for heavy rain and thunderstorms. In a notice issued to band leaders on July 15, […]
Educators gather for 11th Annual JDTAN Education Summit By Neil Armstrong For the first time in its 11 years of existence, the Jamaica Diaspora Taskforce Action Network (JDTAN) Advancement in Education Summit, one of the diaspora’s largest international professional learning initiatives usually held in the United States, will be held in Canada and attended by […]
‘Supergirl’ – a surprisingly emotional space adventure By Janet Grant When you think superhero movies have shown you everything, Supergirl arrives and takes a different path. Craig Gillespie directed Supergirl, which is based on the acclaimed comic book miniseries, Woman of Tomorrow. This isn’t the bright, cheerful Supergirl many are expecting. Instead, it’s a surprisingly […]
Books That Deepen Understanding of Indigenous Canada By Yolanda T. Marshall These books by Indigenous writers give readers a chance to learn, reflect, and celebrate Indigenous experiences and perspectives. Bob Joseph explores Indigenous self-government and what the future could look like beyond the Indian Act. Adrian Sutherland shares personal stories about life in Attawapiskat. Melanie […]
NIMBA brings African dance-circus spectacle to North York By Stephen Weir It is circus. It is African-inspired dance. And the best news is that when NIMBA makes its Toronto premiere this Friday, it will not be happening downtown. Instead, this evening of heart-stopping dance, music, and acrobatics will take place at the Lyric Theatre at […]
Rhoma Spencer Explores Carnival’s Hidden Roots Toronto’s Caribbean arts community gathered on Saturday, May 30, for the cocktail launch and reception of Danse Macabre, a bold new theatrical production by acclaimed Trinidad-born playwright and performer Rhoma Spencer. Hosted by the Canadian Caribbean Arts Network (CCAN), the evening offered guests an intimate look into a production […]
