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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/
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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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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/
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