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Jamaican And West Indian Events Calendar
Published Aug 1, 2003February
- Black History Month
March
- Canadian Reggae Music Awards
April
- Reel World Film Festival (featured Super Bob produced by Jamaican-born Devon Haughton and starring some of the most talented Jamaican actors living in Toronto)
- Harry Jerome Awards
- Angus Glen Caribbean Golf Tournament
June
- Metro International Caravan (usually has a Jamaican pavilion)
July
- Caribbean Day Festival (Main Street, Markham)
- Jamaica Day Celebration
- Canadian Urban Music Awards
August
- Caribana
- Jamaican Independence Celebrations at City Hall
- Harriet Tubman Track Meet
September
- Toronto International Film Festival(Jamaican movies such as Shottas and Dance Hall Queen have been featured)
- The REEL BLACK AWARDS , Sponsored by the Black Film and Video Network
November
- Simulcast of Red Stripe Superstake to Woodbine International Racecourse from Caymanas Park in Jamaica at Toronto's Woodbine racetrack. An opportunity to also enjoy Jamaican food and music.
December
- Jamaican Canadian Association, Traditional Jamaican Christmas
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