Toronto Racialized Members Committee Newsletter, Raffle, and Important dates
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Check out the second edition of the Toronto RMC Newsletter attached here – the next edition will be in September:
RAFFLE DRAWS: The Toronto Racialized Members Committee invites you to submit your name for a chance to win two tickets to Panorama or to the Toronto Caribbean Carnival Parade! The draw for both events will take place on July 22nd and winners will be notified shortly after. To enter, please email rvctoronto@gmail.com with your full name and PSAC ID number by July 21st.
Please note that winners must be available to attend these events on either August 1st or 2nd and they will be required to submit pictures and a short write-up of their experiences at these events which will be included in the next edition of our newsletter:
– Panorama Festival August 1st, 2025 – 1 draw for 2 tickets – A central symbol of this cultural celebration is the steel pan, a musical instrument invented in Trinidad and Tobago and widely recognized as the only acoustic instrument created in the 20th century. Born out of oppression and creativity, the steel pan emerged when enslaved people were forbidden from using drums. It stands today as a powerful reminder of resilience, ingenuity, and cultural pride. The steel pan and its cultural significance is celebrated in a yearly event in Toronto called Panorama.
– Toronto Grand Parade Carnival tickets August 2nd – 1 draw for 2 tickets – Emancipation Day is not only a day of remembrance, but also one of celebration. One of the most vibrant expressions of this celebration is the Toronto Caribbean Carnival (formerly Caribana), which takes place each summer and has its roots in Carnival traditions from Trinidad and Tobago. These celebrations began as acts of resistance and expressions of freedom by formerly enslaved Africans. They brought their music, dance, and culture into the streets to reclaim space, identity, and joy.
Important dates:
July 21st – Deadline to enter Raffle for Panorama and Toronto Carnival Tickets (Draw takes place July 22nd)
August 27th – Labour Day Sign Making Event (PSAC office) at 6:30pm
September 1st – Join us along with other committees as we March in the Labour Day Parade – More details to come
September 18th – Toronto Racialized Members Committee Meeting (virtual) starts at 6:30pm – please RSVP and agenda to come shortly.