In We Blood
Empowering Caribbean millennials of the diaspora to reconnect with their island roots, and foster a sense of pride in their rich heritage. Everything shared is intended to reignite a deep appreciation for Caribbean traditions and culture, building a stronger sense of cultural identity throughout the diaspora.
This mas, this culture, is in we blood.
Episodes
40 episodes
From the UK to Grenada: Moving Back Home to Reconnect, Rediscover & Rejuvenate | Kered Clement
Kered Clement, a creative and storyteller, shares her journey of moving from the UK to Grenada 10 years ago. She highlights the importance of preparation, cultural immersion, and building a strong community network to transition to life in the ...
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Why Making Caribbean Culture Accessible to People w/ Low-Vision & Blindness Matters | CNIB
Keya, the Director of Disability Justice from CNIB foundation, shares her experience of playing mas in Trinidad as someone with low-vision, why its necessary to make Caribbean culture more accessible, and shifting attitudes towards people with ...
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Passing Down the Culture: Helping Picky Children Learn to Enjoy & Cook Caribbean Food
Tiana, owner of Aunty T's Kitchen, visits schools in the Peel region teaching students about Caribbean cuisine through her hands-on cooking classes. She discusses how her classes have helped children build confidence in the kitchen and develop ...
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47:37
The Moko Jumbie's Cultural and Spiritual Significance in the Caribbean
Michael Lee Poy, founder of Moko Jumbie Mas Camp, shares the African roots of Moko Jumbie, its spiritual significance during life transitions, and cultural significance in the Caribbean. He's hosted Moko Jumbie workshops across North Am...
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Sustainability & Carnival: Shifting to a Sustainable Model from Production to Parade
Denise, the founder and creative director of Made Neo, a sustainable fashion brand, points out how fast fashion culture is impacting carnival, highlighting the importance thinking about sustainability from production to the parade itself.
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Behind the Scenes of Canada's Biggest Dutty Fete - Jouvert in June | Mr. Ron Dukes
Mr. Ron Dukes, co-founder of Jouvert in June, shares how they went from 250 attendees and struggling to cover the expenses of the event to almost 5000 attendees and becoming one of the most anticipated fetes of the year... and building on the j...
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All About Travelling to Grenada, Carriacou & Petit Martinique | Pure Grenada
Sekou Stroude, Grenada Tourism Authority's Sales and Marketing Director in Canada, shares the various ways travelers can experience the island. From simple stays and volunteer experiences with locals to luxury experiences, there's something for...
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45:51
Publishing Caribbean Stories: Representation in Children's Literature | Yolanda T. Marshall
Yolanda T. Marshall, a traditionally published author who writes children's stories representing the African and Caribbean diaspora including C is for Carnival and one of CBC’s best Canadian picture books of 2020 and TD’s Top Recommended Reads ...
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The Intricacies of Steelpan, Panyards & Pan Culture | Aldene Herman
Aldene, a member of New Dimension Steel Orchestra in Toronto, who's played pan since she was 8 years old discusses the intricacies of the steelpan music, and the culture behind it. If you've ever wanted to learn more about the nuances of pan, a...
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Simplifying Carnival Band Management w/ E-commerce & Operations Technology | Playmas
Rory, Sales & Operations Director of Playmas, a platform that has helped Carnival bands in 12 countries around the world process over 55,000 costume payments, shares how they help band leaders manage, and protect their band through their e-...
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37:58
Cultural Identity and Anti-Black Racism in the Indo-Caribbean Community | Brown Gyal Diary
In this episode we discuss the South-East Asian heritage of the Indo-Caribbean community, exploring their cultural identity and addressing the issue of anti-black racism that persists within the community.~~Connect on Socials~~Insta...
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46:05
Mental Health, Shaming, and Therapy in The Caribbean Community | Breanna Chanelle
Breanna Chanelle, a seasoned psychotherapist with a focus on the black Caribbean community and social worker whose work focuses on advocating for black youth and families facing systemic racism, discusses mental health, aversions to therapy, an...
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The Business of Carnival & The Building Black Entrepreneurs Program | Michelle Lochan
Michelle Lochan, the General Manager of the Building Black Entrepreneurs Program (BBEP), a free 9-month program offered online in partnership with George Brown College to empower Black and Caribbean entrepreneurs and upcoming entrepreneurs. One...
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51:06
From Side Hustle to Main Gig: Thriving as a Female Soca DJ | Steph Honey
Steph Honey, a Toronto DJ whose opened for Patrice Roberts multiple times, and has worked alongside well-known soca DJ, Dr. Jay, shares how she got started in the industry and scaled up her DJ'ing side hustle to replace her full time income in ...
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47:18
From A Childhood Practice to Big Business as a Caribbean-Fusion Caterer & Chef | Chef Kareema
Chef Kareema, a personal chef and caterer specializing in gourmet Caribbean fusion cuisine, shares her journey from helping her mom cook since childhood to becoming a highly sought-after chef, featured on Cityline as an expert, and earning a si...
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50:56
Reasoning w/ Bob & Rita Marley's Eldest Grandaughter on Rastafari & Community | Donisha Prendergast
Donisha Prendergast, speaker, activist, filmmaker, and the eldest grandaughter of Bob and Rita Marley shares knowledge on Rastafari, her grandfather, and building community. In this episode we explore Rastafari and it's power and global...
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Chelsea Naomi on: Preserving Caribbean Culture in the Diaspora Through Food | Sunday Lunch
Chelsea Naomi, Founder & CEO of Sunday Lunch catering shares her culinary journey of documenting, preserving, and creating traditional Trinidadian cuisine, and using it as a means to build community. Our food runs deep, and so much of it is...
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From UWI to Canada: The Reality of Studying Abroad as a Jamaican International Student | Siamoy Stewart
Siamoy Stewart, a master's student of Tourism at the University of Guelph, dives into her studies on how the Jamaica Tourism Board can market the island to Gen Z travelers using TikTok. Despite having less money than baby boomers, Gen Z's are c...
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51:00
The Deep Side of Uber Soca Cruise: Freedom, Joy, & Feeling the Ancestors Presence | Jade Nixon
Jade Nixon, a Ph.D. candidate at the Women & Gender Studies Institute at the University of Toronto, noticed a gap in academia. While there's a lot of research on black women, there isn't much that focuses on Caribbean women or those with Ca...
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53:19
From Section Leader to Band Leader: Navigating the Business of Mas in Toronto | Hayden Joseph
Hayden 'Pumpkin' Joseph, band leader of Lavway Mas, formerly known as Venom Carnival shares insights into his transition from section leader to band leader in Toronto Carnival, desigining for King and Queen in Trinidad, and how making mas is so...
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Beyond the Feathers: Navigating Toronto Carnival's Competitive Mas Culture | ft. @madangelo
Carnival veteran Nicholas, who has been participating in big mas since childhood, winning multiple titles and now leading his own section with Saldenah, discusses Toronto Carnival's challenges, controversies, and his hopes for the future. <...
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The Power of Honouring and Documenting Our People & Stories Through Photos | Jerawl Jordan
Jerawl, a passionate portrait photographer with a focus on capturing black stories, particularly those rooted in Grenadian life and culture, uses photography to document the island and its people in a raw and authentic way, to showcase the beau...
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The Healing Effect of Community Work w/ Caribbean Youth | Freshmen Global Fund for Children
Khadejah Chrysostom, CEO of Freshmen clothing and Founder of Global Fund for Children, an international youth empowerment initiative, shares the reason for starting her non-profit work, particularly in the Caribbean. In this episode we explore ...
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Louis Saldenah on: Running Toronto Carnival's Leading Band, Passing on Legacy, & 'When Mas was Mas'
Louis Saldenah, a Toronto Carnival veteran and band leader of Saldenah Carnival, which holds 21 Band of the Year titles and 13 second-place titles, reflects on 80 years of Saldenah. From growing up in the mas camp under his father to pa...
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Why Traditional Calypso is Protest Music | History, Growth, and Changes to Authentic Calypso
Jesse Ryan, grandson of calypsonian the Mighty Bomber, and the visionary behind the Kaiso Street Society, an organization dedicated to researching, documenting and reigniting an appreciation for authentic calypso discusses how calypso is a form...
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