Reggae In The Fields
Saturday July 25th, 2015 with Junior Smith
Summer Party continues. Celebrating carnival with the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Ottawa (Trinibago Day)

Trinidad and Tobago Caribs and Arawaks lived in Trinidad long before Columbus encountered the islands on his third voyage in 1498. Tobago changed hands between the British, French, Dutch and Courlanders, but eventually ended up in British hands. Trinidad remained Spanish until 1797, but it was largely settled by French colonists from the French Caribbean, especially Martinique.‪ In 1889 the two islands became a single crown colony. Trinidad and Tobago obtained self-governance in 1958 and independence from the British Empire in 1962 Diversity is the status quo in Trinidad and Tobago. It is sometimes known as a "rainbow island" or more fondly "a callaloo" (local dialect for a delicious dish prepared by blending a variety of ingredients). There is a wide range of ethnicity, religion, and culture. As of the 2011 Trinidad and Tobago Census, the population was 35.43% East Indian, 34.22% African, 7.66% Mixed - African and East Indian, and 15.16% Mixed - Other.‪ Trinidad is popular for its savory food options. The food is diverse breakfasts, cultural and traditional in many cases. It is influenced by many different styles, such as East Indian, Spanish, African, Chinese and more. Over time it has been adapted and changed to what is known as Trinidadian food today. The most popular Trinidadian dishes include pelau (rice, vegetables and sometimes meat cooked together), doubles (an East Indian delicacy), roti, callaloo, fried bake and shark and crab and dumplings. (WIKI) Trinidad and Tobago Association of Ottawa What We Do The Trinidad and Tobago Association of Ottawa is a community-based, non-profit organization, operating in the National Capital Region. Established in 1983, the Association regularly sponsors cultural and social programmes and projects intended to benefit the Trinidad and Tobago community, as well as the wider community in the National Capital Region. The Association maintains relationships with organizations, Caribbean and otherwise, in the community, Trinidad and Tobago Associations across Canada, and, through the High Commission in Ottawa, with the Government and people of Trinidad and Tobago, as well as community service organizations or other institutions in the twin island state of Trinidad and Tobago. Our Mission Promoting and maintaining the integrity of our cultural heritage and assisting in the continuing development of nationals of Trinidad and Tobago. Goals and Objectives 1 To implement strategies which will encourage networking and mentoring within the Trinidad and Tobago community in the National Capital Region and its environs. 2 To maintain an inclusive organization which sponsors and supports activities and events that are reflective of the cultural diversity of Trinidad and Tobago. 3 To foster and maintain better relationships with other community organizations in the National Capital Region as well as with Trinidad and Tobago Associations in the diaspora. To maintain linkages with our homeland by supporting the efforts of the government and community organizations as they attempt to carve a niche for the twin island state in today’s global society. (TTAO website)