Marlon Merraro presents at Spice Youth Toronto's 'Lets talk about SEX baby' Education Seminar

Marlon Merraro
presents
@ Spice Youth Toronto’s

Sexual Education seminar
‘Lets talk about SEX baby’ - An open discussion on sex, sexual health, sexuality and relationships

 Marlon is the Manager of Agency Based Training Support (OACAS) in Education Services. Marlon‘s has served as Director of Education and Community Development at Learning Matters Consulting Group, an organization that works with non-profit and private sector organizations and has also been the Manager of Youth Services St. Stephen’s Community House, Youth Arcade for the past seven years. His work has been in the field of Social Work for the last twenty years.

Marlon is a well-recognized facilitator and city builder with a clear focus on poverty reduction based on the board social determinants of health. He has worked with youth from diverse backgrounds including the Children’s Aid Societies, street involved/homeless youth, youth in the justice system and other high-risk population groups. Marlon has also worked with various community Boards, the United Way Allocations Committee and has volunteered with individuals and com­munity organizations. He has earned a B.S.W. from Ryerson University, a Community Worker Diploma from George Brown College and completed the Emerging Leaders Program with Schulich School of Business, United Way of Greater Toronto and the Metcalf Foundation.

During his tenure at St. Stephen’s House, Marlon assisted in the compilation of two books; ‘The little black book for boys’ and ‘The little black book for girls’; books by youth, for youth on sex, sexuality and relationships.

Let's Talk About Sex Baby!!

Spice Youth Toronto hosts an evening of open talk, learning and sharing.

Marlon Merraro, experienced youth facilitator, leads an interactive discussion on sexual health, sexual behaviour and relationships. Geared for youth aged 18+. Bring a friend, a lover, a brother, a sister and ...

LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX BABY ...

February 18, 2011 

7 to 9pm

York University Student Centre, Room 311C

Email spiceyouthtoronto@gmail.com for more info

Light refreshments will be provided.

AL ST LOUIS SPEAKS at Spice Youth Toronto’s Literary Night ~ ‘Crick Crack’

AL ST LOUIS SPEAKS at Spice Youth Toronto’s Literary Night ‘Crick Crack’

Thursday February 10^th, 2011

439 University Avenue, Suite 930

Grenada Consulate Office

Time: 6 – 9pm

Al St. Louis is one of Toronto’s foremost Spoken Word Poet, Motivational Educator, Actor, Host and all-round Entertainer. Being an ambassador for change, Al performs his unique brand of spiritually intense poetry throughout the Canadian scholastic system.  He is the founder and host of When Words Are Spoken, an ongoing event created as a platform for established and up-and-coming artists to share their inspirational spoken words and musical talents.  Al’s wit and charm rounds out his equal passion and talent for acting.  Al has acted and performed with Billy Dee Williams, Terence Howard, Andre 3000, Tyrese & Roy Ayers as well as worked behind the scenes with John Singleton, Spike Lee and many other reputable artists. 

St. Louis discovered the power of the spoken word to affect change, to bring social and personal consciousness, in 2000 and has since performed his own brand of spiritually intense Spoken Words on many stages in Toronto, sharing the spotlight with various established artists. His passion for life is evident not only in the painstaking effort he applies to setting up his entertaining shows, but also in his writing style and delivery. His words alter one's perspective on the man-made "absolutes" of this world, as his voice resonates through the rafters of each venue powerfully, rhythmically, “Poetically”…gently expanding minds made narrow by social pressure. Enabling; probing; creating….A new school of thought, a new system of …… ‘OVERstanding….’.
On Thursday Night, February 10th, 2011, at Spice Youth Toronto’s Literary Night, dubbed ‘Crick Crack’ after a popular Caribbean story-telling tradition; St. Louis will appear once again to thrill his audience. Bringing, as always; a spiritual awakening of sorts, expounding a theme specifically geared towards enlightening the mind, body and soul, because….. 

“Spoken Word is the medium from which change will come.”  

Crick Crack

Crick Crack

Monkey break he back 

On a rotten pomerac'

Spice Youth Toronto and the Office of the Consul General of Grenada at Toronto

presents ...

Crick Crack - A celebration of Grenadian writers, poets and playwrights.


As part of the 37th anniversary of independence celebrations of Grenada, SYT will co-host a night of recognition and celebration of Grenada's literary art forms. Join us on an exploration of literature in all its forms: poetry, song, prose (fiction/non-fiction) and theater. On exhibition will be a selection of books written by Grenadian authors and playwrights. We will also showcase some Grenadian artifacts and author profiles.

Please see the flyer below for more details.

Ten Year Old Wins Independence Theme Competition

Ten Year Old Wins Independence Theme Competition

Grenada Independence Celebrations - Toronto

This year the Isle of Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique celebrates its 37^th year of Independence. 

To commemorate this momentous occasion the Grenada Association (Toronto) under the distinguished patronage of the Consular General of Grenada in Toronto, will host a Grand Independence Gala Celebration.  

The Gala will be held on Saturday 5^th February, 2011 at the Spirale’s Banquet Hall (888 Don Mills Road - Don Mills & Eglinton) commencing with cocktails at 6:30pm.

The evening will feature a carefully choreographed selection of traditional folk song, dance and musical accompaniment all designed to grant the event goer a titillating opportunity to reminiscence; remember… Home…Ahhhhh….Yes sweet Grenada. Remember the folk songs we used to sing and the dances we used to dance? Well yes, we are bring those back to you during dinner and later on in the evening we will rock the night away to the mastery of DJ Slim on the turntable.

Come on out and celebrate your Grenadianess…participate in your culture; embrace it, claim it, own it; all for a small fee of $70. Dress – Black Tie so come out in your best ‘dan dan’.  

We go certainly have a time….Tickets can be obtained from any member of the Grenada Association, the consulate office or the Executive of Spice Youth Toronto.

For more information or tickets, please contact:

Grenada Association – 647-456-3743/416-653-2722   

Grenada Consulate office – 416-595-1343

Spice youth Toronto – 647-203-5957/647-449-6737

Spice Youth Toronto Hosts Successful Networking Event

On a brisk fall evening in Toronto's downtown core, Spice Youth Toronto and the Grenada Consulate celebrated the spirit of Harambee, which took the form of a professional networking event. In a packed room, guests listened to the words of guest speaker, Mr Perry Douglas, a Grenadian national, and financial and real estate investor based in Toronto. The event included individuals from several professions, and was graced by the presence of Hon. Jean Augustine PC, Fairness Commissioner.

Spice Youth Toronto would like to extend gratitude to all those who attended and assisted in the planning of this event, your support is fully appreciated.

Below is the official press release issued by the Office of the Consulate General:




Executive Committee of Spice Youth Toronto, along with Hon. Jenny Gumbs (Consul General), Mr Perry Douglas (Guest Speaker), Ms Carol Douglas (SYT Mentor and Consultant)

Mr Douglas, the key note speaker during his address





Mrs. Jenny Gumbs the Consul General during her welcome speech







Mix n' Mingle


Cross-section of attendees



Cross-section of attendees