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CONGRATULATIONS to the 2007 Camp Carnival participants for making the We Makin' Mas program a success! Stay tuned for information on the 2008 program!
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Camp Carnival Leaders
ALLISHA MALENA ALI » Co-founder and Program Director
As an educator, entrepreneur and self-professed life-long learner, Allisha’s passion for education is well demonstrated by her academic, volunteer and work endeavours. Recently awarded a Master of Science degree with Distinction, she is a part-time teacher and the proud owner of Beyond Learning, a company specializing in the development of educational resources for the cultural institutions industry. She has already made a strong academic impression, having been invited annually as a guest lecturer at the University of Toronto.
An active advocate of education, community and cultural initiatives, Allisha maintains a lengthy track record of volunteer work for prominent institutions including the Oxford Museum of Natural History, Toronto Zoo, Royal Ontario Museum, Hospital for Sick Children and Prime Mentors of Canada. She passionately supports the Caribana Festival and regularly contributes to event operations and mas-making. Of Trinidadian ethnicity, overwhelming pride in her Caribbean heritage inspired and compels the Camp Carnival initiative.
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DION D. MARAJ » Co-founder and Program Producer
Dion’s contribution to the successful operation of Camp Carnival goes far beyond his fifteen years of event co-ordination, promotions and management experience. Following mass communications studies at York University, Dion pursued his lifelong interest in the music and entertainment sectors. Extensive experience in all facets of the industry, particularly production, performance, event and band management, has afforded him a unique perspective and insight into the Arts..
Comfortable behind his instruments, ‘authentic’ and make-shift, including drums, bass guitar and ‘iron’, he has participated in a number of musical undertakings during the Caribana parade. Dion is also fortunate to have experienced the making of mas first-hand through decades of familial involvement in the art. Currently serving the financial sector, he is an influential member within an elaborate network of corporate and community connections.
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BRYANT SINANAN » Project Consultant
Bryant’s passion for and skill in the arts resulted in a Graphic Design and Illustration diploma from Seneca College School of Communication Arts. With years of Caribana costume production under his belt, Bryant’s designs have been sought after by many band leaders including three of the largest Caribana masquerade bands (Prem Ramsahai & Associates, Louis Saldenah Mas-K Club and Marlon Singh’s Callaloo). His passion for the art intensifies with each year and motivates his commitment to the trade for years to come. Determined to promote both the arts and the Caribbean culture in Toronto, Bryant is excited to join the Camp Carnival team.