Jamaican Rhythms - Jump for Jamaica

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Jump with the STARS!
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Jamaica 50 Celebration inc.
JAMAICA 50 CELEBRATION
Under the Patronage of the Jamaican High Commissioner, Her Excellency Sheila Sealy Monteith and
Jamaican Consul General to Toronto, Seth George Ramocan
CANADA PATRON
Canadian Senator, Honourable Reverend Don Meredith
TORONTO PATRONS
Honourable Margarett Best, Minister of Consumer Services
Councillor Michael Thompson, City of Toronto
THE CELEBRATIONS
On midnight, August 5, 1962, thousands of Jamaicans packed the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica, to witness the final lowering of
Britain’s Union Jack and the unfurling of the black, green and gold, to signify the birth of an independent Jamaica.
The pride experienced by Jamaicans on Independence Day, Monday, August6, 1962, is being replicated 50 years later in
2012 as Jamaicans worldwide celebrate the golden anniversary of independence.
In Toronto, a group of Jamaicans – the Jamaica 50 Celebration Inc. Committee – has planned a series of events in the areas
of visual, literary, performance and culinary arts, to celebrate the island’s vibrant cultural heritage. The year-long program,
under the banner, Jump for Jamaica, will highlight the positive contributions Canadians of Jamaican heritage have made
to Canada their adopted home.
Jamaica 50 Celebration is an exciting calendar of events and installations showcasing Jamaican ingenuity– from the arts to academia to
athletics. Jamaica 50 Celebration boasts the best of the best, Jamaican-born personalities, second-and third-generation Jamaicans, as
well as friends of Jamaica, renowned experts and artistes – from Canadian communities and around the world. We invite all Canadians
and the world to experience our Jamaica 50 Celebration events and to partner with us
to celebrate in the warm, vibrant, one-love spirit that is Jamaica.
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The Jamaica 50 Celebration Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that has established a Steering Committee for Toronto and the Greater
Toronto Area to plan an exciting and wide-ranging program of events and activities. The Committee’s goal is to show case the
outstanding contributions of Jamaicans In Canada; to foster tourism to Jamaica; to encourage youth of Jamaican heritage to be better
informed and to support Jamaica; and to provide a legacy to Jamaica and Canada through charitable and other social and cultural
initiatives. The Toronto Committee will also collaborate with various community organizations in celebrating the 50th anniversary. These
are the persons responsible for planning and bringing you Jamaica 50 Celebration Events in Toronto:
STEERING COMMITTEE
About us
Joe Halstead & Pamela Appelt | Co-Chairs, Steering Committee
Paula de Ronde, Jennifer Walcott, Darrell McCalla | Co-Chairs, Art +
Literature
Gail Scala, Diana Burke, Sandra Whiting | Co-Chairs, Marketing +
Sponsorship
Nadine Spencer | Co-Chair, Communications & Sponsorship
Cayla Allain, Tka Pinnock | Co-Chairs, 4WD (Youth)
Trevor Massey, Dr. Avis Glaze | Co-Chairs, Future Leaders
Institute
Sandra Whiting, Audrey Campbell | Co-Chairs, Gala
Diana Burke | Chair, Online Presence & Golf
Tiffany Harris, Anne Marie McLeod | Co-Chairs, Legal &
Administration
Kevin Ormsby, Sandra Whiting | Co-Chairs, Performing Arts
Kamala-Jean Gopie | Chair, Publication
Nadine Mendez, Olive Parkins-Smith | Co-Chairs, Multi-Faith
Service
Pamela Appelt & Joe Halstead
Co-Chairs, Steering Committee
THE EXECUTIVE
Joe Halstead - President
Trevor Massey - Vice-Chair +Secretary
Pamela Appelt- Director
Tiffany Harris - Treasurer
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Len D. Henry | Brand Director
Michelle Gordon | Secretary
Marsha Brown | Volunteer Coordinator
Donald F. McLeod, The McLeod Group | Legal Advisor
OPERATIONS
Diana Burke, Gail Scala, Nadine Spencer, Sandra Whiting
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ART & LITERATURE
ART | Contemporary Jamaican Art
c. 1962 / c. 2012
From July 12–September 8, the Art Gallery of
Mississauga will feature masterworks from
the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Jamaica.
The talent of Jamaican artists is often described as unprecedented and
unequalled. The country boasts a significant number of gifted
individuals who have brought honour and pride to all Jamaicans. The
Art + Literature Committee will showcase the work of Jamaican artists
and feature authors of Jamaican heritage.
LITERATURE | An Evening with Malcolm Gladwell
On May 28, 2012, Jamaica 50 will present An Evening with Malcolm Gladwell at the
Bluma Appel Salon, in the Toronto Reference Library, as part of the Canadian
celebration of Jamaica's 50 years of Independence. As a showcase of Jamaican
cultural heritage and to make this affordable to all, there will be no admission charge
to attend.
Best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell was born in Fareham, Hampshire, England. His father,
Graham Gladwell, is a civil engineering professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo, Ontario,
Canada. His mother, Joyce (nee Nation) is Jamaican-born, and a psychotherapist. Malcom has
said that his mother, who published a book titled, Brown Face, Big Master in 1969, is his role
model as a writer.
Gladwell has been a staff writer with The New Yorker magazine since 1996, and in 2005 he was
named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People. He is the author of four books
including The Tipping Point: How Little Things Make a Big Difference, Blink: The Power of
Thinking Without Thinking and Outliers: The Story of Success, all of which were number one New
York Times bestsellers. His fourth book, What the Dog Saw: And Other Adventures is a
compilation of stories published in The New Yorker.
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JAMAICA 50 LITERARY SERIES
& LITERATURE
ART
+ LITERATURE
ART
Toronto Public Library and Jamaica 50’s Art and Literature Committee celebrate 50 years of Jamaica’s
independence with an exciting series of literary and cultural events showcasing the creative excellence and
contributions of Jamaican-Canadian writers.
PETA-GAYE NASH
MARTIN MORDECAI
Sat. Apr. 14, 2-3:30 pm
Maria Shchuka, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W.
Thurs. Jun. 7, 7-8:30 pm
Bloor/Gladstone, 1101 Bloor St. W.
MARY LOU SOUTAR-HYNES, JENNIFER WALCOTT AND
QUENTIN "VERCETTY" LINDSAY
SPECIAL JAMAICA 50 MUSICAL AND LITERARY GALA
Mon. Apr. 16, 7-8 pm
Malvern, 30 Sewells Rd.
Sat., Jun. 9, 2-4 pm
Afua Cooper, 2 pm; Music by La Petite Musicale choir, 3 pm
York Woods, 1785 Finch Ave. W.
VALERIE WINT, YVONNE BLACKWOOD
FRED KENNEDY
Sat. May 12, 2-3:30 pm
Pape/Danforth, 701 Pape Ave.
Thurs. Jun. 14, 7-8:30 pm
Parkdale, 1303 Queen St. West.
MALCOLM GLADWELL
Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell (Blink, Outliers) on his work and his Jamaican
heritage. With CBC’s Eleanor Wachtel.
Toronto Reference Library, Appel Salon, Mon. May 28, 7 pm
Free tickets required: torontopubliclibrary.ca/appelsalon
torontopubliclibrary.ca
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ART & LITERATURE
ART | Contemporary Jamaican Art, c. 1962 / c. 2012
The National Gallery of Jamaica was established in 1974, as the first
national art gallery in the Anglophone Caribbean, and has a
comprehensive collection of early, modern and contemporary art from
Jamaica, along with some Caribbean and international holdings.
This summer, the Art Gallery of Mississauga will host an exhibition of
master works from the permanent collection of the National Gallery of
Jamaica - July 12 – September 8th 2012.
It has been 27 years since the last major art exhibition from the National
Gallery of Jamaica took place in Toronto. The National Gallery of
Jamaica and the Art Gallery of Mississauga will partner to present this
eight-week exhibition that will feature works by Barrington Watson, Edna
Manley, Mallica "Kapo" Reynolds, Eugene Hyde, Karl Parboosingh,
Milton Harley, Osmond Watson, Ebony G Patterson, Marlon James,
Petrona Morrison and Leasho Johnson.
This exhibition will explore changing ideas about contemporary art in
Jamaica from the period of Independence in 1962 to the present day.
“The exhibition is a showcase
of Jamaica’s artistic patrimony,
a gift we share with our fellow
Canadians.”
Paula de Ronde
Art and Literature Media
Spokesperson | Chair
[email protected]
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BOOK | Jamaicans In Canada
GOLF
JAMAICANS IN CANADA
WHEN ACKEE MEETS CODFISH
Jamaicans in Canada: When
Ackee Meets Codfish is a
celebration of Jamaican-Canadians migrating to Canada
over the past 50 years. It documents and highlights the
contributions and achievements of Canadians of Jamaican
heritage to the country they now call home. From doctors
to lawyers to teachers, from scientists to politicians and
athletes, they have all made a positive contribution to their
adopted home and share their experiences in this book.
The title represents the meeting of the Jamaican Ackee
with the Canadian Salted Codfish; converging the items
that make up Jamaica’s national dish, “Ackee & Codfish.”
“The 192-page coffee
table book is a musthave for every
Canadian home.”
Kamala-Jean Gopie
Publication Media
Spokesperson | Chair
[email protected]
Cover by designer, Darrell McCalla
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CHARITIES
CHARITIES
Net proceeds from the
celebrations will be
donated to the People
Bridge Charitable Foundation (Registered #869790766RR0001).
The Foundation is dedicated to reducing poverty and promoting good
health care in communities around the world, while also being
responsive to emergencies wherever they may be. The organization
provides financial assistance to a wide range of charitable causes and
will have a special focus on initiatives for Jamaica in 2012.
RISE Jamaica
(Reaching Individuals through Skills and Education)
Empowering at risk Youth through education to elevate and celebrate
for future successes and reduction in poverty.
Provides services in the prevention and treatment of addictive
disorders; community based health and education interventions –
violence, drug and HIV/AIDS prevention programs for at-risk
youth and families – risejamaica.org
"The JCA Scholarship
Program provides
financial assistance to
worthy students from the
Caribbean/ African
community, who are
pursuing post-secondary
studies in Ontario
Universities/ Colleges."
Audrey Campbell,
President
SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH JCA
(Jamaican Canadian Association)
Proceeds benefit post-secondary students.
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EXCLUSIVE JAMAICA GOLF & TOUR
Jamaica GOLF
Jamaica | April 22 – 30
The golf tournament showcases Jamaica’s
unique history of old and some of the finest
courses in the Caribbean. The tour also
provides opportunities for participants and
accompanying non-golfers to learn more about
Jamaica through visits and exploration of the
many attractions, beaches and historic sites
on the island.
“Playing on the OLDEST Golf course in the Western Hemisphere, Manchester Golf Club, now identified as a World Heritage site,
brought visions of men in knickerbockers with wooden head drivers enjoying this beautiful nine-hole double tee golf course,
located in the centre of the town of Mandeville. Golfer shave played here as far back as 1865.”
Diana Burke Golf
Media Spokesperson Chair
[email protected]
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GALA
LoveGALA
WeLOVE
LandWE
JamaicaLAND
JAMAICA
On Saturday, August 11, 2012, the Jamaica 50 Committee Inc., in
partnership with the Jamaican Canadian Association, presents the
Jamaica Land We Love GALA – a spectacular, four-course evening
that warmly welcomes all Canadians to celebrate and feast on the
splendour, rhythms, heart and soul that is Jamaica.
CBC Television’s Dwight Drummond and Anne-Marie Mediwake host over 1,500 dinner
guests through a lush program of special presentation and top entertainment toasting
Jamaica and honouring great Canadian-Jamaican achievements.
LOCATION
Toronto Metro Convention Centre (South building)
THE FULL COURSE EVENING
The ’62 Reception, Dinner in Hope Gardens, Jamaica Jubilee and The After Party – $500,
$350 and $175 – part proceeds benefit the Jamaican Canadian Association Endowment
Legacy Scholarship Fund.
SHOW ONLY
The ‘62 Reception, Jamaica Jubilee, The After Party $75 & $50
CBC’s Anne-Marie Mediwake & Dwight Drummond
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Jamaica Land We Love GALA
APPETIZER | ‘62 Reception
Flashback to a time when Jamaica was heady with high hopes and optimism–sweet, swinging, 1962–the year Jamaica became an island
nation. Everywhere, the air was explosive with fireworks and celebration. We kick-off the Jamaica Land We Love GALA with The ’62
Reception– a media-graphic black and white snapshot peek into the euphoria of 1962. On arrival, guests are swept up in a sensory feast
of taste, sight and sound.
Decor: Famous Jamaican streets, signs and intersections, where the crowds would have gathered to cheer its independence: bars, lounges,
stores, celebration installations and projections. At the epicentre, guests step into a time tunnel of displays, a fore telling of what’s to come in the
future– JAMAICAINCANADA– the events, milestones and achievements of Jamaicans in Canada – Arts, Athletics, Business, Community
Service, Health Sciences, Leadership, Media & Entertainment, Technology & Innovation.
MAIN COURSE | Dinner in Hope Gardens
All that glitters is golden for the GALA’s Garden of Hope. Feast on fine Jamaican cuisine created by The Art of Catering’s star-chef, Selwyn
Richards – in a fresh fragrant and scenic dining experience inspired by Jamaica’s iconic Hope Gardens – decorated through a creative
collaboration with celebrated guest designers of the Jamaican Horticultural Society.
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THE ENTERTAINMENT | Jamaica Jubilee
The GALA’s intimate Hope Gardens setting unfolds into the Jamaica Jubilee theatre and an additional 1,000 show-only guests join over 1,500
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dinner guests to celebrate Jamaica’s golden, 50 Jubilee. The floating in-the-round 100’ long wood carving of the map of Jamaica with its floating
mobile of vertical, multi-media projection screens become prime focus. Lights, cameras, action–visuals, music, dance, spoken word –a jawdropping flow of top Jamaican and Canadian stars and personalities take centre stage in a spectacular showcase of sight and sound – the
honouree, our beloved Jamaica. The show is created and seamlessly woven by veteran producer Len D. Henry.
NIGHT CAP | The After Party
Starry tropical night skies; the thunderous energy and electric colours of Jamaica’s nightclubs today – Partiers dance the night away – into the wee hours
of the morning – with set performances by featured artists – old and nu-skool
“We invite you to share this special evening
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as we present
the very best of us!”
Sandra Whiting
Gala Media Spokesperson| Co-Chair,
[email protected]
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Jamaican Rhythms
JAMAICAN RHYTHMS
Dance, Music and Talk
LOCATION
Sony Centre for the Performing Arts | June 28 2012
TICKETS
Available at Ticket Master: $35, $50, $70, VIP $150
How does a country of less than three million people have such an impact
on the world musically, culturally and creatively? JAMAICAN RHYTHMS,
a three-hour “rocumentary,” will feature Jamaica’s performance arts in its
finest forms and will answer that question.
Jamaican Rhythms tributes, the legend, Bob Marley
JAMAICAN RHYTHMS will walk through the five decades of reggae music
with icons from each decade. FAB 5, Jamaica’s hottest live band, will
present the rhythms of the 60’s; JOHN HOLT will strut through the 70’s; Reggae Queen MARCIA GRIFFITHS (member of Bob Marley’s I
Threes) will rock the 80’s; Grammy nominee KING YELLOWMAN, will chant the rhythms of the 90’s; silky smooth Grammy nominee
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MAXI PRIEST will have Sony Centre swooning through 2000; and BEENIE MAN, Grammy winner and King of the Dancehall, will jump
into this decade.
Jamaican Rhythms
The decades of JAMAICAN RHYTHMS will be connected with dances and talk of the decades. From the arrival of the first European in
1492 to the 1500’s when Africans first arrived in Jamaica, a foundation was laid that has created a small nation with a performance arts
fraternity that has impacted the planet over and over again in music, folk, jazz, classical, reggae, dance, and the spoken word.
From the Bruckin Party’s parent Dinki Mini of the 1800’s through to the reggae rhythms of today, Jamaican culture has significantly
impacted the world. Lyrics and verses have told the history of our nation, cultural nuances that bring laughter to our ears and rhythms
that have soared to the top of the charts internationally. The acclaimed movement of Jamaica’s National Dance Theatre Company
(NDTC) and Usain Bolt’s dancing Gully Creepa to celebrate his Olympic & World records ricocheted across the globe, generating a vibe
that engaged Jamaicans and the millions of friends of Jamaica.
JAMAICAN RHYTHMS will play tribute to Reggae icon Bob Marley, whose international reach has touched people on every corner of the
planet. Among the top catalogue musicians in Canada today, he sits snugly between Elvis and the Beatles. Bob’s One Love, the song of
the last century, is an anthem of peace and love which flows from the lips of millions of people. Our Folk Music has been well-preserved
and remains engaging and current.
“As we celebrate our 50th year of independence, in a
three-hour “rocumentary,” we will showcase the best of
our performance arts as we present highlights of the
finest works of our first 50 years of independence,
reinforcing the Jamaica brand”- Denise Jones
Denise Jones
Jamaican Rhythms Media Spokesperson,
[email protected]
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“Jump For Jamaica”
“Jump For Jamaica” | THE SONG
Our song “Jump For Jamaica” a one-world voice
Jamaica 50 Celebration Inc.,
Chris Smith Management
and Fashcam corp. partner to produce the song, “Jump for Jamaica” – Canada’s
contribution to the worldwide mosaic of artists and producers bringing their
voices together in celebration of Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary of independence.
Jamaican-born music entrepreneur, Chris Smith, helms the production. He
is responsible for the careers of: Nelly Furtado, Fefe Dobson, Tamia,
Kreesha Turner, Jarvis Church, Courtney John, Miss Jamaica Universe Yendi Phillipps, Chef - Roger Mooking, Athlete - Rohann Rickets, to
name a few.
Smith commissioned Jamaican singer/songwriter, Courtney John to
create the “Jump for Jamaica” track and together with JamaicanCanadian DJ, Mr. Lexx, they have proposed three versions of the
song – Radio, DJs, Radio/DJ mash-up - for worldwide release via
iTunes and other online outlets.
Proceeds from the sale of “Jump for Jamaica” will benefit RISE Life
Management Services, a non-governmental organization, established
in Jamaica in 1989 as the island's first outpatient treatment center for
addictive disorders.
Beenie Man, Brick & Lace, Cherine Anderson, Courtney John, Etana, Jay
Douglas, Jully Black, K’Naan, Kardinal Offishall, Kreesha Turner, Marcia
Griffiths, Mr. Lexx, Steele and T.O.K. have already voiced on the track. Recording
sessions will continue through to early April at which time the producer will begin
mastering the mixes.
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“Jump For Jamaica” | THE SONG
RELEASE, DISTRIBUTION & PROMOTIONS
“Jump for Jamaica” will be released to the public on May 21st at the first in a series of Summer Sintings - Free experience-Jamaica
pop-up mini-events across the GTA. It will be available for download on iTunes and most online stores – worldwide – also on May 21st
The song will be distributed for radio play and integrated via live performance at key events.
SOCIAL MEDIA CONTESTS
Fans, Friends and Followers are consistently prompted, via promotions and contests – live and online – to join the fun Jump for
Jamaica movement – and tell two friends. All social media platforms are registered with the global username: jamaica50. Interact - follow
and comment on vlogs and blogs produced by the Toronto celebration’s student Jump Reporters
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Buy the song – music have proof of purchase to enter the contest
Learn the dance at Summer Sintings or via instructional online Jump dance videos and the music video
Upload their own homemade videos of themselves singing the song and/or doing the dance
Encourage friends to vote
The top three finalists are chosen – live and/or remote via text - at the Independence Sinting – centrestage at
Jambana on August 6th, Downsview Park
The contest winner is announced at the Jamaica Land We Love GALA – August 11th, Metro Toronto Convention
Centre
“I remember when I first approached Chris with the
idea, he said, “It’s got to be a hit!“ And it will be. So
many talented artists and producers have come
onboard this project - this international anthem of
our One Love for Jamaica. When Jamaica goes gold
at the Olympics and on Independence Day, this will
be the song on everyone’s lips.”
Len D. Henry
Jump for Jamaica Song Media Spokesperson
Brand Director
[email protected]
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PERFORMING ARTS AT ITS BEST
PERFORMING ARTS
“Presenting and showcasing the creativity of Jamaica
and Jamaican-Canadians”
Jamaicans are tallawah. From the very beginning we have fought for what we believe
in and our national heroes have helped to carve an identity now known the world over.
But where did it all start? The majestic blue waters washed a variety of cultural
influences to our shores. In carving cultural or individual identity, one cannot forget
the past. "Di calling of the Abeng, the Bruckins of Emancipation, the Kumina downbeat,
the Pocomania upbeat, the torso isolations of Dinki Mini and Gerrehbenta giving rise to
the mento. "Out of Many, One People" moving into the next 50 years.
Jamaica’s artists have always been groundbreaking while showcasing their creativity on the international stage.
We eat, live and sleep the culture of our people. The Performing Arts Committee will showcase and present the wealth
of creativity emanating from Jamaica through Canadians of Jamaican heritage. Our unique perspective is that no celebration
of a country’s milestones and history can be represented without the presence of its artists from the visual to the performing arts.
Who can forget iconic scenes from such memorable films as Dancehall Queen, Lunatic, Smile Orange, Milk and Honey,
to name but a few? Pantomime and Miss Lou’s passion for the patois we have embodied, from Anancy story to Ring Ding.
Ska, Rock Steady, Dub, Reggae and Dancehall music have captivated the essence of a people to MOVE! And the moves
we have, "Bogle, Butterfly, Signal di Plane, Summa Bounce and Chant Riddim." They inspire many genres, from modern and
contemporary to hip hop and R 'n B dance forms.
“Culture is the heart of society, and at the heart of culture
has always been artistic expression. The Jamaica 50
initiative and a comprehensive celebration of Jamaica’s 50
years of independence would be incomplete if it didn’t
involve an exploration and celebration of the very things that
make Jamaicans who they are.”
Kevin Ormsby
Performing Arts Media Spokesperson | Co-Chair
[email protected]
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EXPERIENCE JAMAICA
SUMMER SINTINGS
A Sinting is “a something”, a happening – a chance to get
together.
Jamaicans love to dance, eat and have fun. Summer Sintings
is a weekly series of free-to-the-public interactive Flash-MobStyle events across the Greater Toronto Area that bring the fun
to you. The series takes place at public parks and squares
during lunch hours.
SUMMER SINTING FEATURES
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Music and Dance
Surprise celebrity appearances, live and interactive
A travelling dance crew coaches onlookers to quickly
learn a new dance called THE JUMP. Each event then
builds to a massive group performance.
Soul Train style "Real People Fashion/Jamaican Stylin'"
fashion/dance show.
Shop for Jamaica 50 souvenirs, posters t-shirts, CD’s and
support Jamaica 50 Charities.
JA50th JUMP DANCE CREW performing to the 50th
Anniversary Jump for Jamaica Song and teaching audience
participants THE JUMP, Flash Mob style.
Caribbean food vendors
Board games
Proceeds from merchandise sold at the Sintings support
RISE Jamaica through our partnership with the People
Bridge Charitable Foundation.
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SUMMER SINTING DATES
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SUMMER SINTINGS
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Christie Pits | May 21 | 12 – 5pm
Scarborough CC–Albert Campbell Square | June 5 | 11:30am – 2:30pm
Mel Lastman Square | June 12 | 11:30am – 2:30pm
York-Eglinton | BIA June 19 | 11:30am – 2:30pm
Mississauga Celebration Square | June 26 | 11:30am – 2:30pm
JAMBANA | INDEPENDENCE DAY SINTING
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Special Sinting Event on August 6th at Jambana on
Jamaica’s Independence Day.
Annual reggae festival
40,000 attendees annually
JAMBANA | DATE
August 6th 2012
JAMBANA | SPECIAL FEATURE
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The Jamaica 50 Village
JUMP TALENT CONTEST Semi-finals
Video broadcast by the top three semi-finalists as voted on by fans
Live Text Voting to pick the top 3 – winner announced at the Jamaica Land We Love Gala
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THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Thanksgiving Service
August 5, 2012 starting at 3:00 pm
LOCATION
Revivaltime Tabernacle, 4340 Dufferin Street (south of Finch Ave. West)
Jamaicans are a blessed people and are renowned for giving thanks to the
Almighty for our many blessings. The celebrations of Jamaica’s Golden Jubilee
would not be complete without a Thanksgiving Service.
The 50th Anniversary Church Service promises to be extraordinarily different. It
is designed to include all individuals who are desirous to celebrate Jamaica’s
Golden Jubilee in reverence to God, and will be officiated under the theme,
“Feel the Heart and Soul of a Nation – Jamaica 50 and Going Strong”
The exciting programme for this significant milestone includes: an Officiating
Clergy of eight Senior Pastors from various denominations (Anglican, Baptist,
Catholic, Church of God, Pentecostal, Seventh-Day Adventist); a combined 50Voice Community Choir (compiled from various churches); performances by the
Heritage Singers, The Toronto West SDA Youth Choir, The Praise Cathedral
Dancers, The Pathfinders, among others.
“The Church Service Committee is
established under the auspices of the
Consulate General of Jamaica in order to
celebrate Jamaica’s Independence
Celebrations annually. It comprises eight
members representing a number of Jamaican
organizations.”
Nadine Mendez
Church Committee Spokesperson | Co-Chair
[email protected]
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4WD Committee events are run by young people; our leaders of tomorrow. The events focus on future contributions that will be made to
our communities and each other. Our mission is to empower each other by harnessing our potential and showcasing our talent through
various events and activities in 2012.
| 4WD
YOUTH
Initiative
4WD – Youth
4WD VLOG SERIES
This guerrilla-style video series follows the 4WD team as we explore why young people
are excited to celebrate Jamaica’s golden anniversary in 2012.
GET UP! WRITE UP! WRITING COMPETITION
A competition which invites young Canadians in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to
celebrate the Jamaican influences in their lives. Contestants submit a short story, prose,
poem or song lyrics to a maximum of 500 words that speaks to how Jamaica, its culture
and/or people, has positively impacted them. Rooted in the mosaic of our home, the
competition is not limited to those of Jamaican background. Six winners will be selected by
a panel of esteemed authors and young people.
AFRO CHIC CULTURAL EXHIBIT
Four women bring their collective ideas and interests to create a forum to address, embrace and
reconstruct the portrayal of the Black Female, including the stigma attached to natural hair and
natural beauty, coupled with the emotional and touchy sentiment tied to those concepts
“Children are the living messages we
send to a time we will not see.”
TKA Pinnock
4WD Media Spokesperson | Co-Chair
[email protected]
Original Poster, 1962 from the archives of the Jamaica
National Library
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EVENTS
& COMMUNITY
OFFICIAL
ARTS
PERFORMING
OFFICIAL + COMMUNITY
EVENTS
OFFICIAL + COMMUNITY EVENTS… There’s something for everyone
2012 will be a jam-packed year of events honouring Jamaica’s 50th - all over the world. In Canada, the Jamaica 50 Celebration Calendar
of Events is a series of free and ticketed events produced by the Jamaica 50 Celebration Inc. Toronto Committee combined with a series
of select events planned and produced by partnering community organizations located in the Greater Toronto Area.
4WD
Jamaican Rhythms | Jun 28
4WD On-Line Writing Contest | Mar.7– Apr.15
Jam for Jamaica | Apr. 21
4WD Sports Launch | May 6
Afrochic Cultural Art Exhibit | June
4WD Short-Video Competition | September
50 Years of Jamaican Music, Dance and Talk
Fab 5 | John Holt | Marcia Griffiths |Yellowman | Maxi Priest |
Beanie Man | 2012 Juno Nominees Jay Douglas, Steele, Exco Levi
& Mountain Edge
ART + LITERATURE
CHARITIES
Toronto Public Library Reading Series | April 14 –June 14
A Book Sinting | A Different Booklist | May 11
An Evening with Malcolm Gladwell | May 28
Contemporary Jamaican Art, c. 1962 / c. 2012 | Jul.12 – Sep.8
Authors at Harbourfront Reading Series | Sep.19
The People Bridge Charitable Foundation |peoplebridgecharity.org
JCA Scholarship Awards Program | jcaontario.org/scholarship
Ev’ry MickleMek a Muckle | peoplebridgecharity.org
Jamaica GOLF
Jamaica 50 National Launch | Mar.22
Hallelujah Pepperpot | May 6 & 12
Summer Sinting Launch | May 21
Jamaica50.ca Online Talent Contest | May 21
“Jump for Jamaica” Song | buy it on jamaica50.ca + iTunes
Soccer fest | July 17
Flag Raising | Aug.5
Multi-Faith Service | Aug.5
Independence Day | Aug.6
Culinary Sinting | Aug. & Sep.
Constant Spring Golf Club | Apr.22
Manchester Golf Club | Apr.23
Tryall Golf Club | Apr. 25
Cinnamon Hill Golf Club | Apr. 27
Cayman as Golf + Country Club | Apr.28
The‘62 Reception | Aug.11
Dinner in Hope Gardens | Aug.11
Jamaica Jubilee | Aug.11
The Jamaica 50 Celebration After Party | Aug.11
PROMOTIONAL
PERFORMING ARTS
Reel World Film Festival | April 14
rd
Marley May 3 | May 5th
Jambana | Aug.6
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Jamaican Living Library | Sept 27 to Oct 18
Skating Party | Dec
MEDIA CONTACT
MEDIA CONTACT
Planet 3 Communications Ltd. - Joanne Smale /Tristan Torralba / Jennyfer Sanchez
Email: [email protected]
T: 647 346 4101 F: 647 346 4104
Jamaica 50 Celebration Inc.
The Jamaica 50 Celebration Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that has established a Steering Committee for Toronto and the Greater
Toronto Area to plan an exciting and wide-ranging program of events and activities. The Committee’s goal is to showcase the outstanding
contributions of Jamaicans in Canada; to encourage youth of Jamaican heritage to be better informed and to support Jamaica; and to
provide a legacy to Jamaica and Canada through charitable and other social and cultural initiatives. The Toronto Committee will also
collaborate with various community organizations in celebrating the 50th anniversary.
Gail Scala
Co-Chair, Marketing
& Communications
[email protected]
PH:647 799 6546
Nadine Spencer
Co-Chair, Communications
& Sponsorship
[email protected]
PH:416 708 0521
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Jamaican Rhythms - Jump for Jamaica

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