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Playmas Montreal Cultural Association Montreal , Quebec , Canada
Playmas Montreal Cultural Association was established in 2000 by Grenadian born Gemma Raeburn-Baynes , as a non-profit organization to promote Caribbean culture and provide a wide range of Caribbean cultural and social development programs to the Black and Caribbean Canadian community . Playmas Montreal acts as a vanguard for showcasing Caribbean cultural and artistic talents .
Gemma and her Organization , Playmas Montreal , have been involved in the Montreal Carnival since the year 2000 . The Organization serves to expose the culture of the Caribbean to the population of Montreal and Canada . As several cultural communities participate in the many functions staged by Playmas Montreal , it increases mutual understanding between Montreal ’ s diverse cultural communities and helps to improve the social climate and quality of life in our city .
In addition , Playmas Montreal Cultural Association works to enhance the qualityof-life of Caribbean and other seniors by offering programs and events . This will address isolation , anxiety , reduce stigma , elder abuse and ageism . As all seniors are an integral part of our community , Playmas Montreal works to encourage active participation . Playmas Montreal Cultural Association is a support network that provides resources and information to our youth and seniors .
Playmas Montreal is governed by a volunteer executive membership . Membership is open to all individuals who share the mission and vision of the association .
Playmas Montreal was incorporated under the Quebec Charter on October 14 , 2004 under Registration No . 1162542931 .
MISSION
To promote the Caribbean culture in Canada and strengthen the cultural and social understandings for present and future generations of Black and Caribbean Canadians .
Working with seniors to foster and promote seniors ’ mental , physical , and social well-being , through dialogue , inclusiveness and social connections .