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A Soulpepper & Obsidian Co-Production

• Three Sisters – A Soulpepper & Obsidian Co-Production
By Inua Chekhov | Directed by Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu

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The 12th Annual Afro-Carib Fest

Heritage Skills Development Centre (HSDC) is excited to present the award-winning 12th annual Afro Carib Fest on August 19th & 20th, 2023, at Thomson Memorial Park in Scarborough, Ontario. Join us as we celebrate the culture and diversity of Afro-Caribbean communities and beyond, showcasing our cultural heritage through art, music, dance, and food. The event will engage audiences with live exciting performances and fun-filled, interactive activities that the entire family can enjoy.

Event Details

• Free Entry!
• Live Performances
• Cultural Parade
• Kids Zone
• Drum Circle
• Dance Competitions
• Exciting Prize Giveaways
• Vendors
• Beer Tent

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GhanaFest – Toronto

GhanaFest is annually celebrated and held around the world in notable cities such as GhanaFest Chicago, New York, and London. The Ghanaian Festival of Arts & Culture has come to symbolize the unity of the community in appreciation of the beautiful culture of the Ghanaian people across Canada and comes as an avenue to showcase businesses and talents in engaging as one interactive celebration.

Ghanaians come from six main ethnic groups: the Akan (Ashanti and Fanti), the Ewe, the Ga-Adangbe, the Mole-Dagbani, the Guan, and the Gurma. The festival will include performances from various ethnic groups. The performances will consist of music, dance, spoken word, drumming, and traditional engagements. The festival will also be graced with Ghanaian symbolic Chiefs, Queen mothers, Princes and Princesses of the chief’s courts in Canada adorned in the most beautiful Ghanaian traditional fabrics, gold ornaments, and other paraphernalia shall take center stage during the celebrations. The festival will be the place where the community comes together under one roof to enjoy the rich culture, food, music, art, and traditions of the Ghanaian people in Canada. The festival IS FREE FOR THE GENERAL Public. 

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About the Celebration: The tradition dates back hundreds of years and was widely indulged by slaves as part of their principal holiday celebration. John Canoe was at its peak in the 18th century but was suppressed by authorities who wanted to dismiss the possibility of slave uprisings.

After emancipation, John Canoe suffered further decline due to non-conformist missionaries who attempted to stamp out pagan amusements and rituals. The John Canoe riots of 1841 resulted from the Mayor of Kingston’s banning of the John Canoe Parade.

Over the years, John Canoe has significantly died out, except for performances at some organized social events. The John Canoe masquerade involves players wearing masks and costumes, and recognition by the public of the characters they represent.

The common characters include the King, the Queen, the man with the house on his head (Ku-Ku), the devil, Belly Woman, the policeman, Cow Head, Head, Warriors, and Dancing Ladies. John Canoe costumes are brightly colored and decked with ribbons, with head-dresses of wire and colored paper. The King and Queen wear costumes of shiny materials and crowns of cardboard covered with silver paper.

The John Canoe tradition is kept alive today mainly through government-sponsored events such as the Jamaica festival.

• Lead Person: Vincent Kwame Boakye  

Hope Gala & Awards 2023

Help raise vital funds and honour hero’s who have contributed relentlessly to the advancement of Sickle Cell Disease.

Take part I raffles, a silent action, and much more. Buy your tickets today!

Funds raised will support Sickle Cell Disease research, Access to Equitable Care and Emergency Support for people living with Sickle Cell Disease.

TICKETS
• Individual: $150.00 | Table: $1,120.00

DATE
• June 17th, 2023

TIME
• 5:30 PM

LOCATION
Woodbine Hotels and Banquet Hall (c)
30 Vice Regent Blvd. Toronto, ON M9W 7A4

2023 Event

Annual General Meeting for The Year 2022

• Uzima Women Relief Group International

• Theme – #Embrace Equity

• Date: Friday March 10, 2023

• Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location

• Address: 100 Consilium Drive Suite 200, Scarborough, Ontario, M1H 3E3

ACSDC 2023 Event

• ACSDC Fund Raising Dinner

ACSDC 2023 Event

• Annual General Meeting

ACSDC 2023 Event

• Confronting Anti Racism & lslamophobia Conference

ACSDC 2023 Event

• Employment Workshop for Refuges, Newcomers from African Communities’