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By Desirée Zagbai Exploring the intersection of minority identities and immigration, “Those Roots Within” is a contemporary dance duet that creates a unique dialogue between Deaf and Hearing experiences. Co-created by Alida Esmail, Hodan Youssouf, and Sophia Wright, the performance featured Youssouf, a Deaf theatre artist, and Esmail, a hearing dance and theatre artist, as they navigate the complexities of shared stage and divergent truths. Youssouf explained that they wanted the show to be as visually accessible as possible without needing subtitles, captioning, or interpreters on stage. She added that they ensured the performance would be fully simultaneously accessible to …

Coming soon to a workplace or academic institution near you. It has long been said that when America sneezes Canada catches a cold, and concomitantly with the intertwining of their economies forming the world’s largest bilateral trading partners when the US economy coughed the Canadian economy choked. President Trump is to all appearance’s hell bent on carrying out his oft repeated promise to make America Great Again. He said it before being selected and elected, and he certainly means it regardless of who gets affected. There is an increasing obsession by the President and much of the GOP on diversity, …

On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, a great voice and entertainer, Dennis James, was laid to rest after a short battle with cancer. Left to mourn is his wife and companion of over fifty years, Mildred James (née Douglas). Also mourning his passing are his children: daughter Kimberly and sons Dennis Jr. and Devaughn. His surviving siblings include Joan, Horris, and Robert, along with his grandchildren, nephews, and nieces. Dennis James was born on the island of St. Lucia to parents Adriana “Addie” James from Guyana and Lawrence James from Bequia, St. Vincent. He was the eighth of ten children. Dennis …

Playmas Montreal Cultural Association proudly presents the 15th Annual A Taste of Tea – Mardi Gras Edition, a vibrant celebration of excellence, culture, and community. On March 9, 2025, we invite you to join us as we honor this year’s distinguished Women of Merit, recognizing their outstanding contributions to society. Ann-Marie Stewart Anne Janice Farray Jewel Jones Seeta Ramdass Theresa Cloe Henwood Yvonne Sam Karen Macdonald Dressed in your finest Caribbean attire, immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the islands, enjoy an afternoon of elegance, delicious cuisine, entertainment, and compete for fabulous prizes for the most impressive outfits! Event …

Anne Janice Farray Come One, Come All – Our Grenadian Community & Friends of Grenada are invited to Montreal’s grand celebration of our 50+1 Anniversary of Independence on Saturday, February 15, 2025 @ the Polish Hall in Montreal. This year’s Gala is hosted by the Grenada Nationals Association of Montreal, Inc. (GNAM) and the Spice Island Cultural Day Association of Quebec (SICDAQ), in collaboration with the Consul General of Grenada in Toronto, Mr. Gerry Hopkin. The event will mark the end of Grenada’s Golden – 50th – Anniversary of Independence, and usher in its 51st. year. Throughout 2024, our Island …

Reggae history and Montreal’s vibrant sound system culture will be the main focus at The String Up, a new exhibition by the Afrosonic Innovation Lab launching on Feb. 7, 2025 at the National Film Board in Montreal’s Quartier des Spectacles . The exhibition will feature iPad stations with sound archives from CKUT 90.3 FM. The String Up is a multimedia exhibition sampling elements of Montreal’s rich reggae music histories. It is designed to honour and salute the many selectahs, sound systems and deejays that have made the scene so vibrant and memorable. Mark V. Campbell founded the Afrosonic Innovation Lab, to support …

On Monday, January 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his decision to resign as leader of the Liberal Party and Prime Minister of Canada, bringing an end to his nearly nine-year leadership. The announcement comes amid mounting internal pressures and challenges that have tested the party’s unity. “I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its new leader,” Trudeau said during a press conference in Ottawa. While Trudeau emphasized his resilience as a leader, he acknowledged that stepping aside was in the best interest of Canadians and the party. “I am a fighter, and …

  On Dec. 3, 2024, the healthcare company Novartis Canada announced that the non-profit organization Black Physicians of Canada (BPC) won $240,000 for its health equity initiative. BPC will use the funds to improve health equity for Black communities in Canada. BPC aims to build a community of Black physicians and physicians in training. Its goal is to empower these positions through mentorship and advice on advocacy, support, representation and more. BPC also wants to provide economic support to help fund research projects and initiatives. BPC executive director Julie Sobowale said she is excited about the health equity initiative and …

The 54th Barbados House Montreal Gala in Montreal was more than just another event; it was an extraordinary night filled with culture, community, and unity. Guests gathered to celebrate the our independence month of the republic of Barbados while contributing to a vital cause for our building and scholarship funds. Each year, the Barbados House Montreal Independence Galas draws together a diverse crowd that cherishes the island’s culture and the power of community support. The essence of the Barbadian spirit shone brightly throughout the evening, captivating everyone present. The gala was a tribute to Barbados’ rich history and cultural heritage. …

  Our Contact staff, contributors and alumni are constantly making ripples in society. It gives us great joy to celebrate our very own Yvonne Sam, who was recently honoured as part of the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women in Toronto. She has been writing for our paper for the past 28 years. She is a retired nurse, Certified midwife, forma Examiner for the Order of Nurses of Quebec (OIIQ), Registered mental nurse and secondary school teacher, and both nursing and teaching careers have been practicing simultaneously. She’s also the chair of the rights. And Freedom Committee of the Black Community …