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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.
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The Toronto Caribbean Carnival is North America’s largest cultural _______.
The Toronto Caribbean Carnival is North America’s largest cultural _______.
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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.
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Jamaicans with experience or training often worked in _______ and healthcare.
Jamaicans with experience or training often worked in _______ and healthcare.
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The festival was modelled on Trinidad’s annual _______.
The festival was modelled on Trinidad’s annual _______.
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Study Notes
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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Explore the journey of Jamaican immigrants to Canada, particularly from the 1960s onward, when restrictions were eased. Learn about their family dynamics, social life, and how communities developed in cities like Toronto. This quiz highlights key events and contributions of Jamaican families in Canada.
