Global Frequencies

Ronald's Delicacies Treats is a bakery based in St John's.  They provide baked goods that have an African/Canadian flavour.  Tadiwa Ronald Rushambwa is the main baker and founder of the business who hails from Zimbabwe.  Ronald has a Degree in Business from Memorial University.  He was inspired to start the business with his love for baking.

His products can be found at the Farmers Market on Saturdays and The Family Market Cafe, and orders can be placed online via social media platforms.

In the second week of our Global Music Series podcast, we are joined by SeanT Le Savant.  Le Savant is an independent singer, songwriter, and producer initially born and raised in the Caribbean island of Antigua and Barbuda.  His music has elements of R&B, Reggae, Hip-Hop, Soul, Blues, and Soca. This talented singer talks with us about his single "Captivated" and his musical journey in NL.

You will also get a taste of upcoming Global Music artists Shamik Ahmad and Chanel Rolle & Ibukun Olomodosi, who will be sharing the stage with SeanT Le Savant on Wednesday, August 10th at the Rooms Amphitheater. We are excited to share this music with you!

For more information; visit musicnl.ca

Global Music is Back!

Music NL, Association for New Canadians (ANC), and the Rooms kick off the Global Music summer series 2022 on August 3rd. Now in its second year, the Global Music series has grown from three concerts to five. Concerts will take place every Wednesday evening at 7 pm in The Rooms outdoor amphitheatre.

In celebration of the Global Music Series, Global Frequencies will highlight several musicians from this summer's concert series. In our first episode, we talk to Mariana Castro Carvajal,  Diversity and Community Coordinator / Connector Program Manager at MusicNL, and Global Music performer, Onelvis Fernandez.

Mariana explains how newcomer musicians can connect to the music industry in Newfoundland and Labrador and what support Music NL provides for newcomer musicians.

Onelvis Fernandez, originally from Cuba, shares his music experience. Listen Now! The lineup for the Global Music Series - Wednesday, August 3rd, starts at 7 Pm: 

- Onelvis Fernandez 

- Nostalgic Neel

- Ana & Eric

If you want to know more about the Association for New Canadians, please visit us at acnl.ca. For more information about Music NL, visit musicnl.ca, and for The Rooms Museum, visit therooms.ca.

In this third episode, we welcome Navel Sarr originally hailing from Mauritian. He is the founder and President of SarFest (St.John’s African Festival)  based in St John's, Newfoundland.

Navel was born in Mauritania and studied computer science in Senegal and Mauritania, and has lived in Canada for 16 years, of which 5 have been in NL.  Navel created SARFest 5 years ago when he noticed that the Africans and Afro-descendant didn't want to stay in NL because they didn't feel at home. Some say there are not a lot of cultural activities for them in NL. In order to retain Africans and Afro-descendants in NL, he decided to build a bridge between Newfoundlanders and the African community. Hence SARFest was born!!

Welcome to ANC's Black Excellence in NL podcast series; in this second episode, we welcome Tendai Mudunge from Zimbabwe. He is the director of Jebula Entertainment and a dancing enthusiast based in St John's, Newfoundland, who first fell in love with Latin dancing in Vancouver in 2015. Since then, he has continued to evolve by learning from some of the top dancers in Canada. His greatest strength is his charming personality, and nothing makes him happier than sharing his knowledge and spreading his love for dance across Newfoundland.

Jabula means "rejoice" in Zulu, and dancing is our way of adding value to the community. To know more about Jebula, visit: www.jabulaentertainment.com 

Welcome to week three of Global Frequencies Pride Month 2022 programming. This week our host Renata Lang spoke with Misha Liman, Nikolas Mesher and Martina Lavalee about pride events in Labrador. This enlightening discussion ranges from exploring lived experiences in rural communities, support available to the 2SLGBTQ+ in Labrador, and why Pride is still relevant 17 years after the government of Canada legalized same-sex marriage.

If you want to know more about the Association for New Canadians, please visit us at acnl.ca. You’ll find information on the many programs we have to support newcomers, free workshops and training sessions available to businesses and organizations

Pride Month Podcast, Episode Two

Welcome to our second episode in our Pride Month Celebration on Global Frequencies. This week we are joined by Quinn Jesso. Quinn is the Mental Health Promotions Coordinator for the Community Mental Health Initiative in Corner Brook, NL. She is a strong advocate for the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community and mental health initiatives, as well as a proud transgender woman.

Host Renata Lang, a Business Diversity Officer at the ANC, and Quinn explore in-depth the topic of Transgender and the support systems available to 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in the province.

If you want to know more about the Association for New Canadians, please visit us at acnl.ca. You’ll find information on the many programs we have to support newcomers, free workshops and training sessions available to businesses and organizations.

Welcome to ANC's Black Excellence in NL Podcast Series on Global Frequencies; In this podcast, we cover several black individuals in Newfoundland and Labrador who are passionate about their work contributing to the province. This week we welcome Didan Ashanta! She is a Resilience Strategist and Migrant Integration Specialist who loves to promote simplicity, joy and resiliency to everyone she encounters. Born and raised in Jamaica, she has spent the last 20 years travelling, working, and studying throughout the Caribbean, North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Didan founded Resilient Foreigner to help people overcome the social isolation, cultural fatigue and financial insecurity they face after moving to a new country. She is on a mission to equip 1 million foreign workers and international students worldwide to become Resilient Foreigners.

If you are from the Black community and require assistance on how to navigate your new life in NL, don't hesitate to get in touch with [email protected]

Happy Pride Month 2022!

Welcome to Global Frequencies; Pride Month Edition 2022! This June, we celebrate Pride Month as we highlight the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community's contribution to the diversity, economic growth and community support in the province.

In this first episode, we chatted with the owners of Tlacuache Mexican Restaurant,  Jorge Serrano and Diego Cortes from Mexico. Tlacuache Mexican Restaurant opened three months ago at 47 Main Street in Corner Brook, NL. The restaurant is already garnering rave reviews from customers and is becoming a safe community space for all people to share food and language while celebrating diversity. We'll also hear a beautiful song from Evelyn Jess, a local musician and member of the 2SLGBTQIA+.

If you would like to know more about the Association for New Canadians, please visit us at acnl.ca. You’ll find information on the many programs we have to support newcomers, free workshops and training sessions available to businesses and organizations.