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Moyo Wa Africa Toronto holds meetings for local members of MWA and operates the Chezuva Cultural Education Program. Through this program MWA holds gatherings and does educational workshops for people of African descent. At Chezuva gatherings and workshops people of all ages can learn about, experience and celebrate African spiritualities and cultures. We explore our history, present and future, as we build the consciousness and connectedness of local African communities. Each session features a small ceremony and drum circle/ jam session, which acts as an entrance point into African spirituality. At workshops and special events Chezuva brings in professional presenters to share knowledge and culture.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

In partnership with anitAFRIKA! dub theatre, Moyo Wa Africa presents Chezuva.

Elder Medesto Amegago will lead us in a West African ceremony, speak about African spirituality and offer an introduction to West African drumming and dance!

Soul food provided!

The workshop will be followed by a jam session/drum circle where all are welcome to share songs, poems, stories, or any other art which speaks to the spirit.

When: Sunday October 12th, 12noon-3pm
Where: anitAFRIKA! dub theatre 62 fraser avenue toronto ontario m6k1y6
Contact: info (at) moyowaafrica.com or call (647) 340-2265 with any inquiries
Bring: Your selves, your kids, your instruments!!!

 

 

 

PAST EVENTS

CHEZUVA 

GATHERINGS

JULY 13th, 20th and 27th from 2-4 pm at High Park!

 

CHEZUVA gatherings offer a chance  for people of African descent to come together to reconnect to our communities, to our past and our present, to our ancestors, to our cultures and to the land. Each session features a small African ceremony and drum circle/jam session! Everyone is welcome to participate -share songs, poems, stories, or any other art which speaks to the spirit. Or you can simply share your presence!

 

When: July 13^th, 20th and 27^th from 2-4pm

Where: HIGH PARK. We are across from High Park subway station. Enter the park from the South-East corner of High Park and Bloor. Look east from the park bench and you'll see African frabics.  Call (416) 419-3265 if you require further directions.

Bring: Your selves, your kids, your instruments�

 

On July 27th  there will be 

*A traditional West African ceremony lead by Medesto Amegago

*An African dance workshop 

* Musical performances by Ania Soul, Kobena Aqua-Harrison and Amai Kuda.* Soul food provided!

This session will go an extra hour (from 2-5 pm). 

 

 

Sankofa

~ It is not taboo to go back and fetch what you forgot~

 

 

Welcoming Back the Sun!        Sunday May 25th, 2-5 @ High Park  

After a winter spent re-grouping and laying the foundations for new initiatives, we invited you to join us in 'Welcoming back the Sun!' 

This gathering offered a chance for people of African descent  ( and allies) to re-connect to our community and our cultures as we celebrated new beginnings. There was an opportunity to share information and learn about current community initiatives, to discuss partnerships, network, and find out how to get involved in positive grassroots organizing. 

 

Sunday January 6th, 1-3, Moyo Wa Africa Open Meeting

This meeting was open to anyone interested in getting involved or simply learning more about Moyo Wa Africa. Refreshments and a Jam session followed. Rec room of the YWCA at 80 Woodlawn Ave E 

 

Sunday January 13th, 1-3, End of Year Celebration

Ann Phillips shares tolls for emotional,mental,  spiritual and physical wellness. Refreshments and Jam session to follow. Rec room of the YWCA at 80 Woodlawn Ave.

 

End of Year Celebration   December 30th, '07   Rainos Mutamba shared traditional mbira songs, taught southern African dance, and told stories and riddles for the children and adults present. The event closed with our usual jam session during which everyone got a chance to drum, sing or dance.

 

Revisiting the Holiday Spirit(s) December 16th '07  Patricia Koine shared her knowledge and love of Kwanzaa and guidance for carrying the Kwanzaa principles into everyday life.Kwanzaa is a Pan-African celebration that was created by Africans in the diaspora as a means of honoring and affirming African heritage and values.

 

Sistah Song         December 9th '07       Lead by FAITH NOLAN, Women of African descent shared songs and dances with each other as a form of healing and celebration. 

 

Launch of CHEZUVA       November 18th '07    The world renowned musician and spirit medium Mbuya Stella Chiweshe lead a group African women in traditional songs and dances. Following this, was a discussion about traditional Zimbabwean spirituality. 

 

 

To find out more or become a member of MWA Toronto and receive notifications about local events, contact Amai Kuda

Email: Toronto "at" moyowaafrica.com
(type @ for "at") or call (416) 651-6774

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