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SUMMARY:Contemporary African Voices
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Zoom for our 2026 CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN VOICES event! \nOtoniya Juliane Okot Bitek\, with her novel\, We\,The Kindling\, in Conversation with Garvia Bailey\, followed by a Q & A \nLive On Zoom on Thursday\, April 9\, 2026\, at 10 AM PDT/ 1 PM EDT \nRegistration is required. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/contemporary-african-voices-tickets-220144948467 Recording available from Thursday\, April 9 to Thursday\, April 23\, 2026 \nOtoniya Juliane Okot Bitek is a Kenyan-born Ugandan-raised diasporic poet and scholar. She has lived in Canada for more than three decades and is an Assistant Professor in the Black Studies Program at Queen’s University in Kingston\, Ontario\, joint-appointed in Gender Studies and English. She is an award-winning author. We\, The Kindling is her first novel; it was long listed for the 2025 Giller Prize. \nThere is no charge for this event. Donations to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign are welcome and greatly appreciated. To make an online donation\, please click here: https://slf.akaraisin.com/ui/grandmotherscampaign2026/p/90a585f5c42049119759eccc7af8c18a Donations of $20 and more will receive a charitable tax receipt directly from the Stephen Lewis Foundation. \nThis online event is presented by 5 SLF Grandmothers Groups: East Van Gogos\, Tikun Olam Gogos\, VanGogos\, and Welisa Gogos in Vancouver; and One World Grannies in Ottawa. \nFor more information\, please contact vangogos1@gmail.com
URL:https://grandmotherscampaign.org/event/contemporary-african-voices-4/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, United Kingdom\, E16 2DQ
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SUMMARY:Pasta Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a warm\, community‑focused evening in support of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.\nDinner is by donation\,
URL:https://grandmotherscampaign.org/event/pasta-dinner-2/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s United Church\, 308 King St\, Midland\, Ontario\, L4R 3M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="In Grandmothers Hands Huronia":MAILTO:mchotowetz@rogers.com
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SUMMARY:MUSICATHON 2026
DESCRIPTION:7 continous hours of music\, all genres; big band\, choir\, country and folk\, guitar\, Celtic fiddle music\, African drumming circle. Audience particpation prizes. Refreshments are available. Come and spend the whole day or come to hear your favourite singers or group. Admission by donation to the Stephen Lewis Foundation\, Grandmothers Campaign.
URL:https://grandmotherscampaign.org/event/musicathon-2026/
LOCATION:Create St. James Anglican Church\, 7 Bond St. E.\, 7 Bond St. East.\, Fenelon Falls\, Kawartha Lakes-Brock\, ON\, K0M 1N0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fenelon Falls Grandmothers to Grandmothers":MAILTO:gdbachman@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY:Harmony & Hope: Jazz\, Soul and Blues Benefit Concert
DESCRIPTION:  \nA concert to celebrate the 20th year of the Grandmothers Campaign featuring two great Canadian icons: Jay Douglas and Jackie Richardson! \nHeadlining the evening is Jay Douglas\, a three-time Juno nominee whose rich career spans global music festivals and iconic stages such as Koerner Hall\, Harbourfront Theatre\, the CNE Bandshell\, and The Old Mill. Known for his deep connection to reggae\, blues\, jazz\, and soul\, Jay has collaborated with reggae legends and is the subject of the new TVO original film Play It Loud\, chronicling his life\, struggles\, and triumphs. \nJay will perform with a full band and backup singers. Joining him as a special guest is Jackie Richardson\, award-winning vocalist and actress\, widely regarded as Canada’s foremost singer of gospel\, blues\, and jazz\, a Canadian jazz legend\, and a proud recipient of the Order of Canada. \nGuests are invited to arrive early for a silent auction and light refreshments\, with doors opening at 6pm and the concert beginning at 7:30 pm. The Fairview Library Theatre offers comfortable\, fully accessible seating\, free parking\, and easy TTC access.
URL:https://grandmotherscampaign.org/event/harmony-hope-jazz-soul-and-blues-benefit-concert/
LOCATION:Fairview Library Theatre\, 35 Fairview Mall Drive\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Conversations on Global Health: Impact & Inspiration
DESCRIPTION:Conversations on Global Health: Impact & Inspiration \nJoin a moderated discussion with the Honourable Bob Rae (ally of SLF) and Meg French\, Executive Director of the Stephen Lewis Foundation\, hosted by Nyanyas of Niagara\, a Grandmothers’ group supporting the SLF. \nEVENT: April 23\, 2026\, 6:00 – 9:00 pm\nCentral Niagara\,\nHosted by Nyanyas of Niagara (nyanyas means grandmothers)\nFundraising event for the Stephen Lewis Foundation \nTo purchase tickets:\nhttps://events.niagaratix.ca/events/an-evening-with-bob-rae-4-23-2026 \nWe are living through a moment of significant change in global health funding. \nAs international funding declines\, communities across Africa are facing increasing challenges in responding to HIV and AIDS and related crises—making local\, community-led support more important than ever. \nMeg French will share inspirational stories and insights into the current global landscape and what these funding shifts mean for communities on the ground. The discussion will also explore Canada’s role in decades of progress—and how to sustain that momentum despite declining funding. \n6:00 pm: Reception\, Hors D’Oeuvres & Refreshments\, Cash Bar\n6:45 pm: Introductions & Overview\n7:15 pm: Moderated Conversation \nBe inspired\, be educated—and be part of a collective solution.\nTicket purchases directly support grassroots organizations working on the frontlines of HIV/AIDS across Africa. \nTickets\n$125 per person | $40 charitable tax receipt per ticket\n$200 for 2 tickets (Save $50) | $50 charitable tax receipt\nCash Bar $8/glass\nHors D’Oeuvres by Stonemill Ballroom Catering \nWe hope you will join us and be part of the solution. \nThis is a non-political\, non-partisan event. \nNyanyas of Niagara has submitted over $130\,000 to the Stephen Lewis Foundation through the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. Nyanyas means ‘grandmothers’ in Swahili. \nThe Stephen Lewis Foundation was created with the express purpose of supporting community-led organizations working on the frontlines of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in countries across Africa.
URL:https://grandmotherscampaign.org/event/conversations-on-global-health-impact-inspiration/
LOCATION:680 York Rd\, Niagara-on-the-Lake\, 680 York Rd\, Niagara-on-the-Lake\, ON\, L0S1J0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Nyanyas of Niagara":MAILTO:nyanyas2018@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Kingston Grandmother Connection Spring mini-Market
DESCRIPTION:Kingston Grandmother Connection’s Mini-Market comes early this spring! 9 AM to 2 PM Saturday April 25\, 2026. Welcome all early bird Mother’s Day shoppers – and others! Join us at St. John’s Anglican Church\, 41 Church St\, Kingston\, Ontario. \nOur extensive selection of gifts suitable for Mother’s Day (and other occasions) includes a wide variety of beautiful Sandglass Creations\, the inimitable and gorgeous African baskets\, and distinctive note cards both hand-crafted and featuring stunning nature photography. If you’re familiar with our range of eco-products\, you’ll be delighted to be able to stock up on your favourite sustainables. Then choose amidst our magnificent range of sewn and handcrafted items – totes\, purses\, fabric bowls\, aprons\, place mats\, table napkins\, water bottle carriers\, and the list goes on. Find a fresh springtime outfit in our quality pre-loved Ladies Wear section. Jazz it up with a choice piece of select jewellry. Sample some of our delicious home-made jams\, jellies\, cakes\, breads and cookies. These vanish quickly. Bring your family and friends to this fun spring market. \nAll proceeds go directly to Help Lesotho and to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign in support of families affected by the continuing AIDS epidemic in greater southern Africa.
URL:https://grandmotherscampaign.org/event/kingston-grandmother-connection-spring-mini-market-2/
LOCATION:St. John’s Anglican Church\, 41 Church St\, Kingston\, Ontario\, K7M 1H2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Kingston Grandmother Connection":MAILTO:kingstongrandmotherconnection@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Songs and Scones
DESCRIPTION:Brookbanks for African Grannies present the Emerging Canadian Artists of the Amadeus Choir.\nA traditional Afternoon Tea will follow. 2 pm at Jubilee United Church 40 Underhill Dr\nTickets $30 call 416 427 4357
URL:https://grandmotherscampaign.org/event/songs-and-scones/
LOCATION:Jubilee United Church\, 40 Underhill Dr\, North York\, Ontario\, M3A 2J5
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Songs and Sweets
DESCRIPTION:A lovely concert of Emerging Artists of the Amadeus Choir with some Choir members\, followed by tea with refreshments.
URL:https://grandmotherscampaign.org/event/songs-and-sweets/
LOCATION:Jubilee United Church\, 40 Underhill Dr\, North York\, Ontario\, M3A 2J5
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