What a Gwaan - Canada
A discussion program with Jamaican-Canadian lens of issues related to Jamaica, Jamaicans and black communities. It is a collaboration between Jamaican associations and those interested in building community. It is the channel that brings back memories, shares positive energy and embraces everyone as part of our cultural journey.
Episodes
Sunday Jul 23, 2023
Sunday Jul 23, 2023
A discussion on the current plans to update the Jamaican constitution. Attorney-at-law and former Member of Parliament, Victor Cummings shares his thoughts on what is proposed and what additional items should be included
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
A discussion with Dr. Clovis Nelson on the strategies being used to focus on education in science, technology, engineering and math. Where is the focus on the arts?
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
A discussion about human trafficking and the violence and social stigma that affects our women and children. Stacy-Ann Smith and Dr. Heather-Dawn Lawson-Myers from Pursued International shares their views and experience based on the work they do every day with those directly affected.
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
A discussion on the needs of our men, how they are acknowledged and communicated plus the impact of culture on the response of men versus women. Shelley Morgan and Shekinah Ade-Gold add their perspectives to the topic.
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Friday Jun 23, 2023
A discussion on the keys to being financially independent and creating wealth with Dermaine Whittaker
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
A discussion with Omar Lewis and Chevaughn Fuller about the different elements to being a father and how they have tackled the tasks and their expectations going foward
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
A discussion on the cancers that affect men and their families with Yinka Oladele and Kenneth Noel. Looking at the prevalence of cancers in black men and how they, and their, families deal with the issues.
Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
Men commit more suicide than women and are often dealing with mental issues inadequately. Timi Abiola, RN and Mental Health nurse checks in to share some issues, challenges and strategies for our men to better deal with mental health issues.
Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
In 1948 many Jamaicans went to Britain on the SS Windrush. In this episode, Tony Fairweather captures some of the stories of those who sailed looking to help Britain rebuild while wanting to build a life for themselves
Sunday May 14, 2023
Sunday May 14, 2023
A discussion on motherhood with Lois Patterson, and her daughters Adaoma and Chioma, on the journey, the influence of community and culture on how they embraced their roles and mothers.
About What a Gwaan National
What a Gwaan – National was created in 2020 by the JCAA in Calgary as an experiment to connect with potential members via social media. After thousands of views, it has since grown to become a major voice and source of information, entertainment and connection for Jamaicans in Canada.
The program shares stories and information from all across the country. It is now a collaboration between Jamaican associations in Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, and Winnipeg.