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SUMMARY:JCA's Annual Walk Good Walkathon
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URL:https://jcaontario.org/event/jcas-annual-walk-good-walkathon/
LOCATION:Jamaican Canadian Community Centre\, 995 Arrow Rd\, ON\, North York\, Ontario\, M9M 2Z5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Caribbean Canadian Seniors Bus Trip
DESCRIPTION:The Caribbean Canadian Seniors Group is hosting their spring bus trip on May 20th to the St. Jacobs Farmers Market. Join for a day of fun activities for only $45.00.Email: seniors@jcaontario.org to register your spot!
URL:https://jcaontario.org/event/caribbean-canadian-seniors-bus-trip/
LOCATION:St. Jacob’s Farmers Market\, 878 Weber St N\, Woolwich\, ON\, N2J4A9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:JCA's Summer Family Fest Picnic
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URL:https://jcaontario.org/event/jcas-summer-family-fest-picnic/
LOCATION:Queenston Heights Park\, 14184 Niagara River Parkway\, Niagara-On-The-Lake\, ON\, L0S1J0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:JCA’s Annual Independence and Anniversary Celebrations
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://jcaontario.org/event/jcas-annual-independence-and-anniversary-celebrations/
LOCATION:Jamaican Canadian Community Centre\, 995 Arrow Rd\, ON\, North York\, Ontario\, M9M 2Z5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251207T100000
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SUMMARY:Breakfast With Santa
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://jcaontario.org/event/breakfast-with-santa/
LOCATION:Jamaican Canadian Community Centre\, 995 Arrow Rd\, ON\, North York\, Ontario\, M9M 2Z5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260308T140000
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SUMMARY:Join us in celebrating International Women’s Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating International Women’s Day 2026 at the JCA Women’s Committee’s 26th Anniversary Lunch & Awards Event — a powerful and heartfelt afternoon honouring Women Who Inspire Change under this year’s inspiring theme: “Give To Gain.” \n\n\n\nTogether\, we will recognize extraordinary women whose leadership\, service\, and impact continue to uplift our communities\, while creating space for connection\, joy\, appreciation\, and celebration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 8\, 20262:00 PM – 6:00 PMJamaican Canadian Association995 Arrow Road\, Toronto\, Ontario M9M 2Z5Admission: $75 per person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n\n\nA vibrant Vendor Marketplace featuring unique shopping experiencesExciting door prizes\, gifts\, and special surprisesA heartfelt Awards Presentation celebrating trailblazing womenEngaging live entertainmentA delicious lunch in an elegant\, celebratory atmosphereMeaningful fellowship and networking opportunities \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEveryone is invited. Men are encouraged to come out and celebrate the women who inspire them. Families are welcome to honor the incredible women in their lives — mothers\, daughters\, sisters\, mentors\, colleagues\, and friends. This is a community celebration for all of us. \n\n\n\nWhen we choose to uplift and invest in one another\, we all rise. \n\n\n\nCome ready to celebrate.Come ready to connect.Come ready to Give To Gain.
URL:https://jcaontario.org/event/join-us-in-celebrating-international-womens-day-2026/
LOCATION:Jamaican Canadian Community Centre\, 995 Arrow Rd\, ON\, North York\, Ontario\, M9M 2Z5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Explore Your Future with JCA & George Brown
DESCRIPTION:Explore Your Future with JCA & George Brown \n\n\n\nReady to connect with the next generation of talent? \n\n\n\nThe NextGen Job Fair\, hosted by the Jamaican Canadian Association\, brings employers and high school students together to explore career options\, build connections\, and unlock real-world opportunities—designed exclusively for high school students. \n\n\n\n📅 April 25th\, 2026 \n\n\n\n⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM \n\n\n\n📍 995 Arrow Rd\, North York\, ON M9M 2Z5 \n\n\n\nWhether you’re seeking to recruit early talent\, build brand awareness\, or introduce students to your industry\, this is where future careers begin. Be a part of it and don’t miss out—secure your spot today! \n\n\n\n💼 Business casual attire \n\n\n\n🤝 Sponsors welcome \n\n\n\nBusinesses register here: https://lnkd.in/ehQ8XamF \n\n\n\nStudents register here: https://lnkd.in/e75cFAek
URL:https://jcaontario.org/event/explore-your-future-with-jca-george-brown/
LOCATION:Jamaican Canadian Association\, 995 Arrow Rd\, North York\, ON\, M9M 2Z5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Supporting Black Youth Mental Health: Community Research Initiative
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to share this important initiative led by Dr. Beverly-Jean Daniel\, recipient of the 2025 JCA International Women’s Day Award. This research addresses the urgent rise in suicide in Black youth; and focuses on creating meaningful\, community-driven solutions rooted in care and lived experience. \n\n\n\n📅 Wednesday April 8 \n\n\n\n⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM \n\n\n\n📍 Virtual (Zoom) \n\n\n\nParticipate to: \n\n\n\n\nLearn about the research initiative\n\n\n\nShare your perspective\n\n\n\nContribute to real change\n\n\n\n\nYouth Register Here: click here!
URL:https://jcaontario.org/event/supporting-black-youth-mental-health-community-research-initiative/
LOCATION:Ontario
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SUMMARY:The Black Business Renaissance: Membership Social & Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) \n\n\n\n📆 Friday April 24\, 2026⏰ 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM🎉 After party starts at 10:00 PM📍 Jamaican Canadian Centre\, 995 Arrow Road \n\n\n\n✨ A powerful joint celebration of business\, community\, and opportunity. \n\n\n\nAdmission: \n\n\n\n\nFREE EVENT (registration required)\n\n\n\nFinancial donations encouraged in support of the JCA Annual Children’s Santa Village\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nnetworking session\n\n\n\nvendors market\n\n\n\nfood\n\n\n\nawards ceremony\n\n\n\npanel discussions\n\n\n\nCBCC Pitch to Win\n\n\n\nafter party with DJ Bagga Flexx\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Opportunity✨JCA-CBCC Dual Membership Specials (One Night Only) \n\n\n\n👉🏾 Register using the link below! \n\n\n\nhttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/jamaicancanadianassociation1/2130180
URL:https://jcaontario.org/event/the-black-business-renaissance-membership-social-networking-event/
LOCATION:JCA\, 995 Arrow Rd\, North York\, M9M 2Z5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:JCA Presents: The NextGen Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for The NextGen Job Fair\, proudly hosted by the Jamaican Canadian Association—an exciting opportunity designed exclusively for high school students to explore and apply to their future summer jobs. \n\n\n\nTaking place on April 25\, 2026\, from 10 AM to 2 PM\, this dynamic event connects students with a wide range of local businesses and industry professionals. Attendees will have the chance to network and discover potential summer job opportunities in a supportive and engaging environment. \n\n\n\nHiring businesses are also invited to participate and connect with the next generation of talent. Sponsors are welcome! \n\n\n\n📍 Location: 995 Arrow Rd\, North York\, ON M9M 2Z5👔 Dress Code: Business casual (no running shoes\, torn jeans\, casual t-shirts).  \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a student ready to take your first step into the workforce or a business looking to inspire and recruit young talent\, The NextGen Job Fair is the place to be! ✏️
URL:https://jcaontario.org/event/jca-presents-the-nextgen-job-fair/
LOCATION:JCA\, 995 Arrow Rd\, North York\, M9M 2Z5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T093000
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SUMMARY:44th Annual 'Walk Good' Walkathon
DESCRIPTION:Lace up and join us for one of JCA’s most anticipated community events of the year! \n\n\n\n📅 Sunday May 3\, 2026 \n\n\n\n⏰ 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM \n\n\n\n📍 Jamaican-Canadian Association — 995 Arrow Road \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMove for Health\, Move for Community \n\n\n\nWhether you are walking with family\, friends\, or your team\, this is your chance to come together\, stay active\, and support a great cause. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\n5km & 10km routes\n\n\n\nprizes & giveaways\n\n\n\nrain or shine!\n\n\n\nCommunity Health Fair (open until 3pm)\n\n\n\n\n🔥 Team Challenge 🔥 \n\n\n\nGTA East & GTA West  — Who’s bringing the most energy this year? 👀 \n\n\n\nRegister here ➡️ registration link
URL:https://jcaontario.org/event/44th-annual-walk-good-walkathon/
LOCATION:Ontario
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SUMMARY:Mothers Day Brunch at JCA 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://jcaontario.org/event/mothers-day-brunch-at-jca-2026/
LOCATION:Jamaican Canadian Community Centre\, 995 Arrow Rd\, ON\, North York\, Ontario\, M9M 2Z5\, Canada
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