Trinidad and Tobago (Trinbago) Community

Trinidadan Community in Hamilton | General Information about Trinidad

Trinidadan Community in Hamilton

• Population in Canada:

  150,000

• Population in Ontario province:

  20,000

• Population in Hamilton:

  8,000

• History of immigration:

  Economic recession forced this community to immigrate.

• Languages spoken:

  English

Common Foods

Pelau, calalloo, crab and dumplings, bacalau (codfish), roti (bread), fish cake and shark

Art and Culture

• Musical Instruments:

  Common musical instruments are Steel Drums, which were invented here, the Pan, and the Quatro. To make steel drums iron and steel is cut to different heights, with notes fashioned on one end. The steel drums were developed in the 19th century, after African drums were banned.

Traditional Clothing

Women's clothing: Indian Sari, African and Western clothing. Men clothing: Indian Dhoti, Dashiki, and Western clothing. Children's clothing is the same as that of the adults.

The Community in Hamilton

• Major Ethnic businesses in Hamilton:

  Chan Roti Shop

• Major occupations of the community members:

  Teachers, Caregivers, Nurses, Lawyers, Engineers, Artisans and Civil servants

• Areas of residence of the community's members in Hamilton:

  Hamilton mountain area

• Hamilton's Community Organizations/Associations:

  The Trinidad and Tobago Association

  The Trinidad and Tobago Association's purpose is to create and foster a spirit of understanding among Trinidad and Tobago nationals and other Canadians.

• Person in charge:

  Angela Dauda

• Organization Address:

  762 Upper James St. Hamilton, ON, L9C -3A2 Phone: (905) 312-4548, (905) 385-5943

  Organization established on January 4, 2006

Popular Artists in Canada

• Visual artists:

  Christopher Pinhiero

• Singers:

  David Rudder

• Movie/drama stars:

  Paul-Keens Douglas

Popular Artists in Hamilton

• Visual artists:

  Roger Ferreira

• Singers:

  Heather Briggs, Jasm Perez

• Movie/drama stars:

  Heather Briggs

Information about the community youth

• Major schools attended by community youth:

  Cathedral and other Catholic schools

• Popular music and art:

  Hip Hop, Calypso, and Soca

• Major sport activities:

  Soccer, Basketball, and Cricket

• Popular musicians:

  David Rudder, Lucris

• Popular visual artists:

  Kareem Ferrevia

• Popular drama artists:

  Errol Fabian, Penolope Spance

• Popular film artists:

  Loriaine Toussaint

• Popular Male Artists:

  Geoffrey Holder, Billy Oceam

• Popular Female Artists:

  Heather Headley

• Popular althletes:

  Russell Latapy, Daright Yorhe, Brian Lara, Alo Boldon, and Hoseley Crawford

• Popular women:

  Miss. Universe: Janelle Commisslong, Wendy Filzwilliam, Glielle La Ronde

Academic achievement

• Languages spoken:

  English is the official language, but other languages including Hindi, French, Spanish and Cantonese are also spoken.

• Success stories of individual community members:

  Gary Warner (Order of Canada)

• Success stories of communities at large:

  World Cup Qualifier for 2006

• Newcomer professionals:

  Major professions include Engineers, Nurses, Lawyers, and Teachers.

General Information about Trinidad

• Country's Population:

  1.15 million in both islands

• Location:

  (Caribbean Sea) Seven miles from Venezuela (most southerly Caribbean island

• Climate:

  tropical; rainy season (June to December)

• Capital city:

  Port of Spain

• Holidays:

  Emmancipation Day, Indian Arrival; Day, Easter , Christmas , Eid , Diwali

• Major Languages:

  English (mainly) Spanish, French

• Art Festivals:

  Carnival, Panorama

• Theatre:

  Banyan Productions

• Music:

  Parang, Calyppse, Soca, Chutney Soca, Parang Soca, Steel Drum (Pan)

• Dance:

  Pique, Bongo African, French, Spanish, East Indian

• Visual Arts:

  Peter Minshall

• Photography:

  Norton

• Archaeological / Cultural sites

  Eclectric French, Spanish, English, Amerindian

• Literature:

  Booker Prize, Nobel Prize winner Derrick Walcott

• Museums:

  National Museum (Republic of Trinidad and Tabogo)

• Major Religions:

  Roman Catholic 26% Hindu 22.5% Anglican 7.8%

• National Symbols:

  
  

  Symbolism of the flag:

  Red: represents the vitality of the land and the people, the warmth and energy of the sun, as well as courage and friendliness.

  White: representS the sea, the purity of national aspirations and the equality of all men

  Black: represents strength, unity and purpose, as well as the natural resources.

• National anthem:

  Forged From the Love of Liberty listen