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Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
A new commemorative medal was created to mark the 2012 celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is a tangible way for Canada to honour Her Majesty for her service to this country. At the same time, it serves to honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians.
During the year of celebrations, 60 000 deserving Canadians have been recognized.
We are happy to announce that the Canadian Federation of Steelpan Chairperson Ken Bhagan and our Secretary Veronica Tyrrell were among those who received Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Award for services and contribution to the community and the country.
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CFSP Steel Band at the Toronto Onyx Lions Club Christmas Concert
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Dear Friends,
On Wednesday, December the 5th 2012, we held “A Celebration of Christmas” with Dinner and Entertainment, at Our Lady of Lourdres Church, 520 Sherbourne Street, Toronto. The event was well attended and people enjoyed themselves.
Also, that evening, we announced the formation of our own Steel Band.
The CFSP Steel Band performed at the Toronto Onyx Lions Club Christmas Concert on Sunday, December the 9th 2012 at St Mathews Cathedral, 875 Queen Street East, Toronto. We hope you like the pictures.
Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy, peaceful Christmas and best wishes 2013.
Yours Sincerely,
Ken Bhagan
Chair, CFSP
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| Dear Friends,
Our Federation lost one of our great supporters in the death of Charles Roach, on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. He was known to many of us as Charlie.
Charlie and I have been friends for the past thirty-three years. We worked on Social Justice Issues e.g. Police Reform, Race Relations.
Most people knew that Charlie was a founding member of Caribana and Charlie loved the cultural arts.
When we held the Official Launch of the Federation at the Toronto Board of Trade on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, Charlie was very happy and honored to be invited, and he attended the launch. Afterwards, he phoned me and offered his congratulations to us for starting the Canadian Federation of Steelpan.
On behalf of the Federation, I offer our sincere sympathy to his loving wife, June, his three daughters and son. Charlie will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
May Charlie rest in peace.
Ken Bhagan
Chair of the Canadian Federation of Steelpan
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CFS Welcomes New Representative for Alberta...
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CFS is pleased to welcome Margaret Rose Williams as our newest affiliate from Western Canada and representative in the province of Alberta. Mrs. Williams is a proud Canadian of Caribbean descent with a deep love and appreciation for the arts and creative expression as a means of promoting cultural education. To read more about her profile, please visit our Affiliates page.
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The Festival Celebrating Steelpan was a great success! We achieved all our objectives and the participants and guests had a wonderful time. Please read the letter from the Honourable Bob Rae.
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" A Festival Celebrating Steelpan from the Caribbean" at the Chinese Cultural Centre.
Don't miss this wonderful celebration of the art form called Steelpan...
Date: Saturday, December 3rd, 2011
Address: 5183 Sheppard Ave E; Scarborough; ON Driving Directions
More information will be available in EVENTS SCHEDULE SECTION.
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Canadian Federation of Steelpan - Official Launch July, 27, 2011
We were delighted with the huge success of the Official Launch of Canada's first national organization dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of the musical art form called Steelpan. On Wednesday July, 27th 2011 invited guests on hand to take part in this historic occasion at the Toronto Board of Trade listened to keynote speake Joe Mihevc and were then treated to a wonderful sampling of Steelpan music along with complimentary cocktails and a delectable array of hors d'oevres and international treats.
In addition to Steelpan supporters from as far away as Europe, the Canadian Federation of Steelpan's MC Pooja Handa (from CP24) shared messages of support from Honourable Steven Harper (Prime Minister), Honourable Bob Rae (PC, OC, MP), Honourable Peter Kent (PC MP), Rob Ford (Mayor), Glen Murray (MPP), Gary Carr (Halton Regional Chair), and O.L. David Ssmith (President TTCSBC).
For more information about becoming an Affiliate please contact Veronica Tyrrell at 905.257.0581 or Ken Bhagan 416.515.7884
Email: info@CanadianFederationofSteelpan.org
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