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Before the 1960s, not many people immigrated to Canada from _______.
Before the 1960s, not many people immigrated to Canada from _______.
Jamaica
Most Jamaican women came to Canada as domestic or household workers or _______.
Most Jamaican women came to Canada as domestic or household workers or _______.
nurses
Between 1970 and 1979, about _______ Jamaicans immigrated to Canada.
Between 1970 and 1979, about _______ Jamaicans immigrated to Canada.
57,000
The photo from _______ shows the Josephs family reuniting.
The photo from _______ shows the Josephs family reuniting.
The Toronto Caribbean Carnival is North America’s largest cultural _______.
The Toronto Caribbean Carnival is North America’s largest cultural _______.
On average, more than _______ million people visit Toronto for the Carnival each year.
On average, more than _______ million people visit Toronto for the Carnival each year.
Jamaicans with experience or training often worked in _______ and healthcare.
Jamaicans with experience or training often worked in _______ and healthcare.
The festival was modelled on Trinidad’s annual _______.
The festival was modelled on Trinidad’s annual _______.
Flashcards
Why was immigration from Jamaica limited before the 1960s?
Why was immigration from Jamaica limited before the 1960s?
The Canadian government favored European immigrants, and Jamaican immigrants needed special policies to come to Canada.
What happened to Jamaican immigration in the 1970s?
What happened to Jamaican immigration in the 1970s?
The number of Jamaican immigrants rose significantly, with many families joining their relatives who had already immigrated as workers.
What role did women play in Jamaican immigrant families?
What role did women play in Jamaican immigrant families?
Many Jamaican women arrived as domestic workers or nurses, and often continued working after their husbands joined them.
How did Jamaican immigrants maintain their culture in Canada?
How did Jamaican immigrants maintain their culture in Canada?
Many Jamaican households lived in neighbourhoods with other Jamaicans, creating communities with a strong sense of shared culture.
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What is the origin of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival?
What is the origin of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival?
The Toronto Caribbean Carnival, a grand festival celebrating Caribbean culture, has its roots in a smaller festival started by Caribbean immigrants in the 1960s.
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What were the typical jobs of Jamaican immigrants in Canada?
What were the typical jobs of Jamaican immigrants in Canada?
Jamaican immigrants in Canada worked in various fields, with those with training often pursuing careers in education, healthcare, or business.
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Why does the Jamaican Canadian Association offer programs?
Why does the Jamaican Canadian Association offer programs?
The Jamaican Canadian Association offers assistance to Jamaican immigrants through programs like tutoring and support services.
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What roles did children play in families?
What roles did children play in families?
Many Jamaican families relied on older children to care for younger siblings, creating family bonds and shared responsibility.
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Jamaican Immigration to Canada
- Pre-1960s: Limited Jamaican immigration due to preference for European immigrants; immigrants often came under special policies.
- 1960s onward: Immigration restrictions eased; many Jamaican families immigrated, mostly the families following initial female domestic workers and nurses.
- 1970-1979: Roughly 57,000 Jamaicans immigrated to Canada.
- Toronto: A major destination for Jamaican families.
Family Life for Jamaican Immigrants
- Women often supported families financially before and after husbands found employment.
- Families often used childcare arrangements with external helpers or relied on older children.
- The Josephs family photo from 1969 illustrates family reunification.
Social Life of Jamaican Immigrants
- Jamaican neighbourhoods were common in cities like Toronto.
- Social activities included soccer, cricket, clubs, block parties, and dances, and involved Jamaicans and other Caribbean immigrants.
- The Toronto Caribbean Carnival developed from a Caribbean-immigrant festival in 1967 and is the largest cultural celebration in North America annually drawing over 1 million visitors, generating hundreds of millions of dollars for Toronto.
Economic Life of Jamaican Immigrants
- Many Jamaicans with professional qualifications worked in healthcare, education, or started businesses.
- Others worked in manufacturing and service industries.
Contributions of Jamaicans to Canada
- Strong ties to Jamaica remained, demonstrating through frequent visits and financial support to family back home.
- This led to close relationships between Canada and Jamaica, including partnerships in education and healthcare.
- Canadian products are also a key import to Jamaica.
Jamaican Canadian Association
- The Jamaican Canadian Association offered programs (example: tutoring in 1992) to support Jamaican immigrants.
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