Jamaican Canadian Cultural Association of British Columbia
Unit 2820 P.O. Box 33642, 10153 King George Boulevard V3T 5R5 Surrey, BC, Canada

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WOMEN! May we know them. May we raise them.... May we be them. Happy International Women's Day! #HappyInternationalWomensDay #WomensDay2021 #blackwomen

Want to get some more Beres Hammond? Catch him live now! https://youtu.be/1ms3ihZ2xPs

Join us for short trip back in time to enjoy Beres Hammond during his 2018 concert in Barcelona, Spain.

Our Black History reflections would be incomplete without taking time to look at the life of Marcus Garvey. Join us as we get to know the man behind the revoluntionary advocate. #BlackHistory #MarcusGarvey #JamaicanHistory #UNIA

Today is PINK SHIRT DAY! Let us wear pink to raise awareness about bullying in our schools and workplaces. Taking this stand will encourage people to help one another and stand collectively against bullying in our communities. #PinkShirtDay #SayNoToBullying #BullyingEndsHere

Tax season is on the horizon! Get prepared by signing up for CRA's information webinars to learn about what benefits and credit payments you are eligible to receive, how benefits are calculated and when you should apply. Click the link below to register: https://canada.webex.com/canada/onstage/g.php ... #JCCABC #taxseason2021 #CRA

The celebrations continue! Join us live now.

As part of our Black History Month celebration and in recognition of the late Bob Marley's 76th birthday today, we will be taking you back in time to 1979 to enjoy a live concert by Bob Marley and The Wailers in Boston. The concert was called AMANDLA: Festival of Unity - A benefit concert for relief and humanitarian aid to Southern Africa #BlackHistoryMonth #BobMarley #JamaicanCulture #JamaicansInCanada

Let's kickstart Black History Month by going down memory lane with Miss Lou! In this video, she explains the meanings of some popular Jamaican proverbs. Do you remember some of these favourites? #BlackHistoryMonth #JamaicanProverbs #MissLou #Jamaicanculture

BC Premier John Horgan, Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, and Dr. Penny Ballem, executive lead of the B.C.immunization rollout, announce next steps in B.C.'s COVID-19 Immunization Plan. Watch it live now!

Watch the 2020 Remembrance Day Ceremony live!

Dr. Bonnie Henry and BC Health Officials hold a rare weekend COVID-19 briefing. Watch it live now!

COMPETITION ALERT! The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission is reaching out to Jamaicans in BC, Canada and across the world for an official logo to commemorate Jamaica's 60th year of Independence - the Diamond Jubilee. The individual with the winning design will be awarded a US$2500 prize! YOU MUST HAVE A VALID JAMAICAN PASSPORT IN ORDER TO SUBMIT AN ENTRY.... All submissions must be sent by email to [email protected]. See the flyer below or visit https://jis.gov.jm/jamaica-60-logo-competition/ for more details. The deadline to enter is January 19, 2021 at 9pm PST. Spread the word and let's find that winning Jamaica 60 logo! #competition #jamaicans #jamaicansincanada #jamaica60 #logodesigner #graphicdesign Jamaica Information Service Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment & Sport - CGES Jamaica Cultural Development Commission ( JCDC)

MIGRATION - Is it greener on the other side? Tune in now to watch the discussion and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!

We're excited to share the Jamaican National Dish (ackee and saltfish) with you as part of the 2020 Virtual Surrey Fusion Festival! Shout out to Chef Anthony Cross from Jamaican Mi Juicy for leading the cooking demonstration. Try making your own ackee and saltfish at home and share a photo of the finished product with us! Check out the full recipe at http://ow.ly/syeb50BVS0B #CultureDays #CultureDays2020 #SurreyFusion #jamaicanculture #ackeeandsaltfish #JamaicansinCanada

Migration - Is it greener on the other side? Tune in to What a Gwaan this Friday, October 2 at 6PM PST to share your thoughts. Catch the broadcast live on this page!

In honour of Jamaica’s National Heroes, this video is a reflection on the stories of their sacrifices and dedication during their lifetime to help build the island nation that we know and love today. #jamaicaheroesday #jamaicanculture #jamaicansincanada #nationalheroes

It's the Virtual Surrey Fusion Festival celebration! This 90-minute livestream will feature a series of segments including cultural performances, musical entertainment, Surrey history, Indigenous education and cooking segments. Check it out now!

It's National Heroes Day in Jamaica. Today, we recognize and celebrate seven stalwarts who made it their life's mission to give our island a future that was much better than the present they lived through. WE ARE BECAUSE THEY WERE! Grab your lunch or a coffee at noon and join us as reflect on their lives and contributions. ... #nationalheroesday #jamaicansinBC #jamaica

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Join us live as we watch the Jamaica Heroes' Day National Honour and Awards Ceremony where we recognize and celebrate Jamaicans who demonstrate exceptional contribution, actions and service to others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NalU3DZOHo

Fame FM in Jamaica is going back in time tonight with a Heroes Day Weekend tribute to the Heroes of Reggae and Dancehall. Tune in live now to enjoy the music!

Our President was in an interview today on The Charles Matthews Show about the JCC Group's Back to School Drive, donating 1000 backpacks to students in Jamaica. Just $35 will get a fully stocked backpack to a student in need! Visit jcccgroup.ca to donate today.

The Labour Day long weekend is on the horizon! Have fun, enjoy the time with your family and friends but remember that we are also still in the middle of a pandemic. Stay in your social bubbles, practice social distancing, wash your hands, sanitize and wear a mask! Let's stay safe and healthy together

We're celebrating 1000 Facebook followers! Thank you to everyone who stays connected to our channel and continuously supports the Jamaican community in British Columbia. If you know a Jamaican in the province, someone of Jamaican heritage or just someone who is a lover of all things Jamaican, tag them below so they can join our virtual family too! Stay tuned for more updates!

Join us at the Caribbean Food Truck Drive Thru Festival going on now at Guilford Town Centre in Surrey!

Donate $35 to help Jamaican Canadian Associations from Coast to Coast purchase well needed back to school supplies for vulnerable infant and primary school students in Jamaica. Every dollar counts towards our goal of 1000 backpacks. Visit www.jcccgroup.ca to make a donation today! Donations are being accepted to September 5.... Remember, every child can learn, and every child must learn. Your gift of love will help to make sure no child is left behind!

It's been a crazy summer! But as Jamaicans love to say, "every ting nice wid likkle food". Let's end the month with Jamaican Mi Juicy at the Caribbean Food Truck Drive Thru Festival at the Guilford Town Centre in Surrey! You can order in advance or drive by on the day. Either way, make sure you get a taste of Jamaica's finest!... #jamaicanfood #surreyevent #summervibes

We're at church! Join us on zoom now at https://zoom.us/j/96506887548

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It's the final day of our Virtual Jamaican Independence Celebrations across Canada! Tune in today at 11am PST on our Facebook page at www.jcccgroup.ca to watch it live! We're kicking off the show with cooking demonstrations of authentic Jamaican meals and ending the night with a virtual party. See you soon! #jamaica58 ... #jamaicansinBC #jamaicans #jamaicansincanada See more

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Watch Day Two of the Virtual Jamaica Independence Celebrations now!

Let's celebrate together! Join us online this Sunday at 10am PST, for our Jamaican Independence Church Service with the Holy Spirit Anglican Church. We look forward to having you with us as we give God thanks for 58 years as a nation. #jamaica58 #jamaicansinBC #church