
A multicultural story that centres on the growing friendship of a newly-arrived West Indian child and a Canadian girl as they both discover how the black community organizes a yearly festival featuring costumes, music and a little history. This filmstrip introduces a festive occasion celebrated by the black community in several cities, sensitizes children to the feelings of those who have recently arrived in Canada, and fosters appreciation of the culture of others.
Jump-up: Caribbean Carnival in Canada was directed by Claire Helman.
Jump-up: Caribbean Carnival in Canada runs for 11min, and was released in 1995.
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