2022

4th Annual Event of Celebrating Cultures

June 27, 2022

David Crombie Park | The Esplanade & Princess St

In light of nationally recognized Canadian Multiculturalism Day, Jamii invited community members to engage with the rhythm and sounds of music and dance from various parts of the world. The event included dance by Ballet Creole accompanied by Carribean steel pan music by Trevor Redhead and Susette Vidale, Japanese Yosakoi dance led by Takako Segawa and performed by Kochi Yosakoi Ambassador KIZUNA International Team, Indigenous hoop dancing by Emilee Ann Pitawanakwat, and clarinet performence by Majd Sekkar. The event was wrapped up with a photo exhibit unveiling by Murphy Owusu and panel discussion with the photographer who responded to our 2022 season theme "Water is Memory" through the lens of his camera.

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"Water No Get Enemy"Photo Exhibition

Jamii produced and unveiled a photo exhibition featuring Murphy Owusu's work as part of Canadian Multiculturalism Day celebrations in David Crombie Park. This exhibition, presented from June to December 2022, is a selection of 8 photos and it takes us on a journey with Murphy as he reflects on his travels from his home country Ghana, to São Tomé, Ethiopia, and Turtle Island. Through his lens, Murphy reminds us that, despite colonial legacies that separate us from it, we are a part of Nature – the land, its waters and other-than-human life forms.

Visit Water No Get Enemy for more information about the photo exhibition!

Credits

Live at the Kisanii Hub Produced & Presented by Jamii

Jamii Team: Afnan Yakot, Hadeal Karrar, Iris Unlu, Isorine Marc, Maysam Ghani,

Nadifa Daud Mohamed, Yusra Yacout

Host: TrudyLee Gayle

"Water No Get Enemy" Photo Exhibit: Murphy Owusu

Live Performer: Trevor Redhead, Suzette Vidale, Allan Ramsaran

Dancer: Ballet Creole

Japanese Yosakoi Dance: Kochi Yosakoi Ambassador KIZUNA International Team

Clarinet: Majd Sekkar

Indigenous Hoop Dance: Emilee Ann Pitawanakwat