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Welcome to the West Indian Youth Association of Ottawa
Caribbean Heritage Month
October is also a celebration of our Creole Heritage Month. For this Creole Heritage Month, we celebrate the history, beauty of the Madras fabric; a symbol of our identity and heritage.
Many thanks to Ms. Brenda Williams of New Project Life for teaching our participants to make their very own Madras skirts.
Many thanks to Ms. Suzan Richards for leading us in Tete Casse workshop. the making of Creole headdresses that tell the story of the wearers marital status.

2025 Caribbean Heritage Month Greeting
by His Worship Mayor Mark Sutcliffe
2024 Caribbean Heritage Month Greeting
by His Worship Mayor Mark Sutcliffe
2023 Caribbean Heritage Month Greeting
by City Councillor Rawlson King
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