Empowering Caribbean millennials of the diaspora to reconnect with their island roots, and foster a sense of pride in their rich heritage. Everything shared is ...
From the UK to Grenada: Moving Back Home to Reconnect, Rediscover & Rejuvenate | Kered Clement
Kered Clement, a creative and storyteller, shares her journey of moving from the UK to Grenada 10 years ago. She highlights the importance of preparation, cultural immersion, and building a strong community network to transition to life in the Caribbean. If you've ever though about moving back home, this episode is for you!~~Connect on Socials~~Instagram ♡Follow Keyanna: https://www.instagram.com/keybees/ Follow Kered: https://www.instagram.com/keredclement/ Follow In We Blood: https://www.instagram.com/inweblood_/ Tiktok ☆In We Blood: https://www.tiktok.com/@inweblood
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Why Making Caribbean Culture Accessible to People w/ Low-Vision & Blindness Matters | CNIB
Keya, the Director of Disability Justice from CNIB foundation, shares her experience of playing mas in Trinidad as someone with low-vision, why its necessary to make Caribbean culture more accessible, and shifting attitudes towards people with blindness.~~Connect ~~CNIB: https://www.cnib.ca/Instagram ♡Follow Keyanna: https://www.instagram.com/keybees/ Follow In We Blood: https://www.instagram.com/inweblood_/ Tiktok ☆In We Blood: https://www.tiktok.com/@inweblood
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Passing Down the Culture: Helping Picky Children Learn to Enjoy & Cook Caribbean Food
Tiana, owner of Aunty T's Kitchen, visits schools in the Peel region teaching students about Caribbean cuisine through her hands-on cooking classes. She discusses how her classes have helped children build confidence in the kitchen and develop an appreciation for Caribbean cooking, often inspiring them to help with cooking more often at home. She also shares tips on how to encourage picky eaters to become more open to trying traditional foods.
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The Moko Jumbie's Cultural and Spiritual Significance in the Caribbean
Michael Lee Poy, founder of Moko Jumbie Mas Camp, shares the African roots of Moko Jumbie, its spiritual significance during life transitions, and cultural significance in the Caribbean. He's hosted Moko Jumbie workshops across North America and Trinidad, empowering participants, especially children, to connect deeper with their culture through practicing the Moko Jumbie art form—from learning how to walk on stilts, to costume making. As a post-secondary instructor, he also shares his plans to integrate Moko Jumbie into academic curriculums. ~~Connect on Socials~~Instagram ♡Follow Keyanna: https://www.instagram.com/keybees/ Follow Moko Jumbie Mas Camp: https://www.instagram.com/moko_jumbie_mas_camp/Follow In We Blood: https://www.instagram.com/inweblood_/ Tiktok ☆In We Blood: https://www.tiktok.com/@inweblood
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Sustainability & Carnival: Shifting to a Sustainable Model from Production to Parade
Denise, the founder and creative director of Made Neo, a sustainable fashion brand, points out how fast fashion culture is impacting carnival, highlighting the importance thinking about sustainability from production to the parade itself.~~Connect on Socials~~Instagram ♡Follow Keyanna: https://www.instagram.com/keybees/ Follow Denise: https://www.instagram.com/made.neo/ Follow In We Blood: https://www.instagram.com/inweblood_/ Tiktok ☆In We Blood: https://www.tiktok.com/@inweblood
Empowering Caribbean millennials of the diaspora to reconnect with their island roots, and foster a sense of pride in their rich heritage. Everything shared is intended to reignite a deep appreciation for Caribbean traditions and culture, building a stronger sense of cultural identity throughout the diaspora.This mas, this culture, is in we blood.
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