Emancipation Day Walkathon 2026
Aug
1
8:00 AM08:00

Emancipation Day Walkathon 2026

This FREE event welcomes all community members! Everyone is encouraged to wear Jamaican colours -- yellow and green -- to participate. Together, we'll walk the paved trails of McQuesten Park, working together to better our communities. Participants are encouraged to collect at least $100 in pledges and donations in support of the two host organizations.

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Jamaica Night
May
16
to May 17

Jamaica Night

Jamaica Night is an annual event hosted by the Jamaica Foundation Hamilton to showcase and promote the Jamaican culture. This year the event takes on added significance because in addition to celebrating Jamaican food, drink, folklore, music, dance, skits and folk songs, part proceeds will be in aid of the Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund to assist with the devastating damage that the island suffered in 2025.

  • Tickets can be bought by calling 905-519-6261. For Online purchase available through Eventbrite.

  • Doors open at 6:00pm

  • Instead of a full meal, food tasting of various dishes (sample size portions) will be provided for the following menu:
    - Chicken Soup

    - Jerk Chicken with Hard Dough Bread

    - Saltfish Fritters

    - Escovitch Fish with Festival

    - Ackee and Saltfish with Bammy squares

  • PLEASE NOTE, Food tasting will only be available from 7:00pm to 8:00pm then the sample food station will be closed and cleared for the night.

  • You may donate to the Melissa Hurricane Relief Fund at CanadaHelps.

  • If you are unable to attend the event but you wish to sponsor a college student or an elder person, please email us at (admin@jamaicafoundationhamilton.org)

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Apr
18
to Jun 13

Pickney Arts Program

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Mar
2
2:00 PM14:00

Pickeny Arts Program

Pickney Arts Program – Jamaica Foundation Hamilton
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Pickney Arts Program

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PICKNEY ARTS PROGRAM
Art Gallery of Hamilton, L8P 4S8
Apr 18 – Jun 13, 2026
🎟️ PICKNEY ARTS PROGRAM — Multiple dates

Pickney Arts Program
April 18 – June 13, 2026 | 8 Weeks | Ages 8–12
Location: AGH Education Space

The Pickney Arts Program is a free immersive creative experience for children ages 8–12. Through guided gallery exploration and hands-on studio practice, participants will discover new ways to see, think, and express themselves through art.

Each session begins in the gallery, where children engage with featured exhibitions through conversation and reflection. Inspired by what they observe, they move into the studio to create original works while developing foundational art skills such as drawing, composition, color theory, texture exploration, and mixed media experimentation.

Parents and caregivers are welcome to stay with their child(ren) or enjoy a complimentary gallery tour.

This program nurtures creativity, confidence, and joyful learning in a welcoming space where culture is expressed, preserved, interpreted, and shared.

Free program · Registration required · Presented by Jamaica Foundation Hamilton
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Feb
21
10:00 AM10:00

BHM Film Matinee: Garvey’s Ghost

🎬 BHM Film Matinee: Garvey’s Ghost 🇯🇲
Join Jamaica Foundation Hamilton for a powerful Black History Month screening honouring the legacy and impact of Marcus Garvey.
📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026
⏰ 12 PM – 3 PM (Kiddies program starts at 10 AM)

📍 Valley Park Library, Stoney Creek
✨ PLUS: Kente Cloth Design Workshop

🎟️ FREE admission
Bring the family, learn, create, and celebrate our history together.
🔗RSVP today!

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Benefit Concert - Hamilton Loves Jamaica Melissa Relief
Nov
8
5:00 PM17:00

Benefit Concert - Hamilton Loves Jamaica Melissa Relief

The Cause 

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, the people of Jamaica face a devastating humanitarian crisis. Lives have been lost, thousands are displaced, and critical infrastructure such as schools, hospitals, and homes have been destroyed. The need for help is urgent.

Fundraising Goal: $50,000.00

Start Date: Nov 3rd, 2025

End Date: March 31st 2026

The Partnership

Jamaica Foundation Hamilton (JFH) in partnership with the Afro-Canadian Caribbean Association (ACCA) and Hamilton Caribbean Women’s Group (HamCar) will host several fundraising events across the City of Hamilton under the theme “Hamilton Loves Jamaica”.

On Saturday November 8, 2025, there will be a benefit concert at a VENUE TBD………Doors open at 5:00 PM.  Show starts: 6:00 PM.

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Jamaica Foundation Hamilton Annual Banquet
Oct
17
6:00 PM18:00

Jamaica Foundation Hamilton Annual Banquet

The Jamaica Foundation Hamilton invites you to our Annual Banquet!

Join us for a night of celebration, culture, and community at the Carmen’s Banquet Centre. Get ready to enjoy delicious Jamaican cuisine, music, and dancing.

Don’t miss out—enjoy an amazing gala with unlimited food, drinks, entertainment.

Take advanatge of our early bird Tickets $110

This event is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow Jamaicans and supporters of our foundation. Come dressed to impress and ready to have a fantastic time!

Cocktail hour starts at 6:00 PM
Dinner starts at 7:15 PM

Please contact June or Elene with dietary resctrictions and for further information:
June : (905) 546 - 7509
Elene : (905) 741 - 8839

We can't wait to see you there!
Please note purchasing tickets online will result in service and processing fees.

Ticket sales end September 26, 2025.

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Emancipation Day Walkathon
Aug
1
8:00 AM08:00

Emancipation Day Walkathon

This FREE event welcomes all community members! Everyone is encouraged to wear Jamaican colours -- yellow and green -- to participate. Together, we'll walk the paved trails of McQuesten Park, working together to better our communities. Participants are encouraged to collect at least $100 in pledges and donations in support of the two host organizations.

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Mar
15
7:00 PM19:00

Karaoke Night - Sing and Mingle: A Caribbean Vibe

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Stories of the Diaspora: Past, Present and Future
Feb
15
1:00 PM13:00

Stories of the Diaspora: Past, Present and Future

Come and join us for a free event on February 15, 2025, for our Black History Month Panel Discussion "Stories of the Diaspora - Past, Present & Future", at Valley Park Library. 970 Paramount Dr in Stoney Creek.

There will be a cultural performance by Jamaica Foundation Ambassador Miss Tania Lou, with light refreshments to follow. Please register for this FREE event here: https://events.hpl.ca/event/12820714

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Jamaica Foundation Hamilton Annual Banquet
Oct
18
6:00 PM18:00

Jamaica Foundation Hamilton Annual Banquet

The Jamaica Foundation Hamilton invites you to our Annual Banquet!

Join us for a night of celebration, culture, and community at the Michelangelo Banquet Centre. Get ready to enjoy delicious Jamaican cuisine, music, and dancing.

The first 150 people to purchase tickets for the Jamaica Foundation Hamilton Banquet by September 25th will be entered into a draw to WIN a pair of Blue Jays tickets! ⚾️

Don’t miss out—enjoy an amazing gala with unlimited food, drinks, entertainment, and a chance to experience the Blue Jays game on Sunday, Sept 29th! 🎟️

Here’s how to enter:

1️⃣ Buy your Banquet ticket by Sept 25th

2️⃣ Be one of the first 150 buyers to automatically enter the draw

Tickets $100

This event is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow Jamaicans and supporters of our foundation. Come dressed to impress and ready to have a fantastic time!

Music by Supercharge Sound

Cocktail hour starts at 6:00 PM
Dinner starts at 7:15 PM

Please contact June or Elene with dietary resctrictions and for further information:
June : (905) 546 - 7509
Elene : (905) 741 - 8839

We can't wait to see you there!
Please note purchasing tickets online will result in service and processing fees.

Ticket sales end October 10, 2024.

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