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May 26, 2023 (Toronto, Ont.) – Heritage Toronto, in partnership with the Black Business and Professional Association, is pleased to announce a special community event celebrating the cultural heritage of Toronto's Little Jamaica.
For many Black Torontonians, Little Jamaica has long been an important cultural hub for music, language, business, and food. Recently, the pandemic and transit construction have disconnected the neighbourhood from the wider Toronto community. From 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on June 3, members of the public are invited to a free celebration to learn about and reconnect with Little Jamaica.
Working in teams, people will be encouraged through an interactive game to immerse themselves in the area's lived experiences while tackling trivia questions for amazing prizes. Participants will get to taste delicious Jamaican and Caribbean cuisine (limited quantity), listen for clues in the groove of the reggae tunes, and try their skills at Black hair care.
Most importantly, while strolling the area's sidewalks, dashing into local businesses, and exploring alleyways, participants will engage local residents and shop owners, all to uncover the vibrant history of this Caribbean community.
“The Likkle Heritage Treasure Hunt was developed by a young emerging historian within a game format to encourage Torontonians to actively engage with each other while physically exploring a neighbourhood not previously emphasized in our city's heritage", says Allison Bain, Executive Director of Heritage Toronto.
The event is the result of the work of Victoria Atteh, who also undertook an oral history project of the neighbourhood. The Likkle Heritage Treasure Hunt is the first special event offered under Heritage Toronto's Equity Heritage Initiative, which provides mentorship and paid work to emerging historians from equity-deserving communities, while supporting new programming and community partnerships.
Registration for the event is encouraged. The treasure hunt will be facilitated through the free Goosechase App. For more event information, visit our website.
This event and Heritage Toronto's Equity Heritage Initiative is made possible by TD Bank and funding from:
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