How did this country end up with the biggest Caribbean Carnival in North America? Leah and Falen dive into history of how a small one time event during Expo ’67 became one of the longest running street parties in Canada — all courtesy of Trinidad and Tobago. With special guests Michelle Walker and Martin Scott-Pascal.
Listen to the episode here, and get transcripts of our series here.
Key References
Toronto Caribbean Carnival
Canadian Encyclopedia – Multiculturalism
Canadian Encyclopedia – Caribbean Canadians
Caribbean Carnival Exhibit: An Act of Opposition
Museum of Toronto – The Grand Parade
Kenneth Shah fonds – York University
Caribana, the greatest celebration by Cesil Foster and Chris Schwarz
Toronto Caribbean Carnival, a tribute book by David Ayers
Carnival is woman:feminism and performance in Caribbean mas Contributors: Henry, Frances, 1931- editor. ; Plaza, Dwaine, editor.
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