The Caribana* Episode (*and yes we're still calling it that)
Leah and Falen look into the orgins of the biggest street festival in North America
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
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.