About – WHAT A GWAAN NATIONAL

About Us

About us

Our Stories. Our Experiences.

What a Gwaan – National is a national initiative in Canada produced by volunteers and is committed to connect Jamaicans in Canada, and those interested in Jamaica and Jamaican culture, on social media. The goal is to promote the recognition of the Jamaican culture in a positive and authentic way through sharing about our cultural heritage, cuisine, music and the challenges that affect Jamaicans in Canada.

What a Gwaan – National is committed to representing Jamaicans in Canada by sharing authentic stories, providing solutions, and engaging the minds of its viewers. The program is a collaboration of Jamaican associations in Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, and Calgary.

Promoting & Embracing our Culture

What a Gwaan – National is the product of the work done by volunteers from Jamaican Associations in Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, and Winnipeg.

With the specific goal of ensuring that the stories and experiences of Jamaicans across Canada are shared with all.

Our Focus

Our Stories. Our Experiences.

Culture

Embracing and promoting the unique features of our culture

Diaspora

Bringing the voice of the diaspora into key conversations

Community

Promoting community and building a healthy societal foundation

Objectives & Values

Our Stories. Our Experiences.

Vision Statement:

What a Gwaan is the most influential, vibrant, and authentic social media platform for Jamaicans by Jamaicans in Canada, promoting our cultural heritage, cuisine, music, entertainment, and real issues that affect us nationally and internationally.

Mission Statement:

What a Gwaan is a national initiative in Canada produced by Jamaicans and is committed to connect Jamaicans in Canada on social media; to promote the recognition of the Jamaican culture in a positive and authentic way through dialoguing about our cultural heritage, cuisine, music, and the challenges that affects us in Canada. What a Gwaan is committed to representing Jamaican in Canada by sharing authentic stories, providing solutions, and engaging the minds of its viewers.

Value Prop/Core Objective:

Authenticity: We value true stories about Jamaicans in Canada who represents the wider experiences of our viewers.
Openness: We are committed to a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
Credibility: We are committed to provide relevant and researched facts that affects Jamaicans in Canada.
Participation: We value and recognize the contribution of our volunteers, guest speakers, producers and host.
Quality: We strive for excellence through continuous improvement.
Accountability: We value the participation of our guests, viewers and subscribers and committed to providing quality content for all.

frequently asked questions

What a Gwaan – National is the product of the work done by volunteers from Jamaican Associations in Calgary, Toronto, Montreal and Winnipeg.

The program aims to share the stories of Jamaicans and Canadians who interact with Jamaica, Jamaicans and the issues that affect them. It is intended to educate, inform and entertain while promoting Jamaican culture and the perspectives of Jamaicans in the diaspora

What a Gwaan – National is the output of a team of volunteers based in Calgary, Toronto, Montreal and Winnipeg representing the local associations.

There is always a need for support which can come in the form of volunteer labor or monetary donation. Please complete the Contact Us form and someone from the team will be in touch. There is also a Donation button for easy donating to the effort.

Collaboration Team

What a Gwaan – National is the product of the work done by volunteers from Jamaican Associations in Calgary, Toronto, Winnipeg, and Montreal.

JCA

Alberta

JCA

Ontario

JAMAICA ASSN.

Manitoba

JAMAICA ASSN.

Montreal