MATSIMELA

This group of 20 dancers ranging from 13 – 19, reflects the spirit of resistance and continual empowerment that we pass on to our youth.  Matsimela means “Roots” in Sesatha, one of the languages spoken in South Africa. Their repertoire includes Farburundi means Dance a vibrant dance that embraces the joyous the mineworkers of contemporary South Africa who inspired it. I spirit inherent in traditional dance of the Sou Sou people of the Republic of Guinea. The Mineworkers Hails the mineworkers of contemporary South Africa who inspired it.  I Am Ancient Afrika, a chant in tradition ‘call and response’, brings us full circle as the youth look back with pride and confidence at the unrecognized contribution of their ancestors to civilization.

THE NCA YOUTH Exhibit

As part of the NCA exhibit, The works of art students from major college and university programs across the U.S were showcased.  This exhibit focused on the innovative young people and the diversity of their work from paintings to quilts and prints. 

NCA Student Juried Show included: 

Sharon Minor-King

Goergette Parnell

Denga McKanta

Toni Chipenda

Sandra Ford

Selma Gless Varnette

Yvonne Cutching

Cynthia potter

Albert Shore

Bernard Cully

Paul Goodnight

Earl Jackson

Frank Frazer

Honey Wood

Michelle Woods

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THINK - Theatre In A New Key

THINK is a community based theatre group in New  York and composed of talented Black youth ranging from 13 to 21 years of age. Under the direction of Dale Byam, THINK has developed from community theatre workshop to an exciting repertory company with individual members conducting independent theatre workshops throughout the city. The core members of the company are Broadway veterans and are very excited about bringing The Chalk Circle to Toronto as part of Celebrating African Identity.

YOUTH MUSICAL SHOWCASE

Award-winning youth showcase traditional, classical, jazz and gospel music.

Performances by the next generation of artists:

Stewart Goodyear

Kunle Owolabi

Kala Owolabi

Youth Outreach Mass Choir

THE NCA ELDERS Exhibit

In the spirit of Celebrating Africa Identity, NCA also displayed works by elders that spoke  to that theme.

Participants included: 

Jack Jordan

William Bing Davis

Marg Burroughs

Claude Clark

Elizabeth Catlett

Lois May Jones

Murray Depillars

Ernie Crushlow

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OBHS BUS TOUR

DISCOVER BLACK HISTORY TORONTO

July, 1992

This unique bus tour visited specific sites that are a testimony to the presence, achievements and contributions of African-Canadians in the city of Toronto. Points of historical interest include:

Toronto's oldest established church, and the site of one of Canada's first black owned newspapers.

3 hour bus tour included opportunities to shop and dine.

Programmer: Rose Mary Sadler, Founder

Ontario Black History Society