Series consists of media coverage of Jean Augustine's professional activities as a member of Parliament, cabinet minister and community advocate, including video recordings of her public appearances, as well as recordings of her appearance on radio and television. Also includes music recordings and documentaries submitted to Augustine by members of the community and some lobby groups.
Series consists of Jean Augustine's collections of artwork, portraits, posters, social activist and political buttons and pins, campaign promotional material and other three dimensional items and ephemera accumulated during her professional life. Item lists are available upon request.
Series consists of amateur and professional photographs taken and accumulated by Jean Augustine during her personal and professional life in Canada. This series documents Augustine's personal and family life in Grenada and Canada from the 1940s through to 2005, including her emigration to Canada, her social activities as a young woman in Toronto, her life as a young mother, social activist, teacher and student.
Photographs also document her early involvement in the 1970s and 1980s in community movements, cultural events, social justice and political organizations, as well as her professional career as an elementary school teacher and principal in the Metropolitan Separate School Board, her activities as part of Premier David Peterson's 'transition team' in 1985 and her work as chair of the Metro Toronto Housing Authority. Events documented include the election campaign of American politician Jesse Jackson, the earliest celebrations of the Caribana parade in Toronto, women's rights events and protests, and local Black History Month celebrations.
Photographs also document Augustine's activities as a federal politician, including her activities on Parliament Hill, her administration of federal committees and the Secretariats of Multiculturalism (later Multiculturalism and Status of Women), as well as her election campaigns (including door-to-door campaigning; fund raising; speeches; debates and promotion), and local activities (including celebrations at her constituency office; round table discussions and meetings with community organizations; annual Christmas parties; summer picnics; community celebrations; banquets; and Remembrance Day ceremonies).
Photographs also document Augustine's extensive travel overseas in the Caribbean, the United States, South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Asia, Central Asia and the Far East, both in her official capacity as a politician and cabinet member, and as a tourist and traveler.
Series consists of the administrative records created and accumulated by Jean Augustine in the course of her activities as a community advocate, activist and volunteer; in her role as an administrator and chair of various local, municipal, provincial, federal and international organizations, associations, boards, committees and conferences; as a federal politician representing the constituency of Etobicoke-Lakeshore in Ontario; and in her role as Ontario's Fairness Commissioner. Series is organized into several functional categories used by Augustine herself, including Community Action files ; Parliamentarian files ; Correspondence and subject files ; Trips and conferences; Canadian Association of Parliamentarians on Population and Development; Canada Africa Parliamentary Group; Special Advisor for Grenada; Secretary of State (Multiculturalism); Women's Issues; Schedules from the daily operations of the Office of the Fairness Commissioner; and Status of Women Canada. Series also includes groups of records related to her election campaign strategies; the Congress of Black Women of Canada; the Ontario Bicentenary Commemorative Committee; Black History Month celebrations and promotions; the Sugar Caucus; Anti-racism efforts; her work as a school principal and teacher; her official correspondence, business contacts and the contents of several briefcases.
Fonds consists of the professional records of Jean Augustine, including documents, reports, speech notes, press releases and publications relating to her activities as a community activist and volunteer; a elementary school teacher; her administration of the Metro Toronto Housing Authority; her participation on various international, national, provincial and municipal advocacy boards organizations and associations; and her activities as a federal politician and member of cabinet.
Augustine, JeanFile contains image of Serena Williams and pertains to the Rogers Cup held at York University.
File pertains to an event in recognition of Nova Scotia born Black RCMP officers held at the Black Cultural Centre.
File contains poster featuring Augustine.
File contains poster designed by African-Canadian artist Robert Small with french version on back titled “Legacy : Élévation du fils : célébration des homme Africain-Canadiens”.
File contains poster featuring Augustine.
File contains poster produced by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History
File pertains to event titled “Coming Together” in Markham.
File contains reproduction of painting by Richard Evans (circa 1816)
File contains poster featuring Augustine with the launch of “Breaking the Chains”.
File contains poster featuring Augustine as a keynote speaker.
File contains poster for parent information night.
File contains two awards from the society recognizing Augustine's support for student-directed outreach initiatives.
File contains magazine article about Jean Augustine in South Africa affixed to a wooden plaque.
Great seal of Canada affixed to document.
Great seal of Canada affixed to document.
Great seal of Canada affixed to document.
Photograph is signed.
File features illustration of two women grinding maize with huts in the background.
File features a print of hands holding a drawing of a house.
File features Jean Augustine, Lincoln Alexander, and award receipents.
File features Jean Augustine next to a portrait painting of a Black man. The photograph is embossed and contains artist’s signature.
File contain relief print, #30 of 350, featuring the profile of four men
File contains a letter of appreciation from Ambassador Sallama Shaker alongside artwork.
File contains print #611 of 2300, an illustration of the Kingsmere MacKenzie King estate.
File contains a print of artwork
File contains a graphic for the community picnic and a picture with Jean Chretien.
File contains print outs of webpages.
Objects primarily pertain to Ontario, including Chatham-Kent and the Chippewas of Nawash Reserve #27.
Buttons pertain to Laura Albanese, Margarett Best, Michael Ignatieff, Barrack Obama, George Smitherman, David Miller, James Maloney, Stephen Harper, and “Yes/Oui”.
Compact disc produced by the Brokeside Studio and funded by Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit.
Compact disc is a DBS Radio Production.
A note to Jean Augustine is written on the compact disc jacket.
Compact disc contains music.
Compact disc contains music.
A note to Jean Augustine is written on the compact disc.
Compact disc contains music.
Compact disc contains music.
Compact disc, produced by the Ontario Calypso Performing Artists, features a compliation of artists to show the evolution of calypso in Canada. Artists include Rajiman, Guney, Mon-T-Hama, King Cosmos, Naki, Susan G., Bryan Thornhill, Crooner, Connector, Kempha Fields, Delee, Dynasty, Villaz, King Lion, Charlo.
Compact disc, produced by the Caribbean cultural Committee and the Organization of Calypso Performing Artists, contains songs performed by Connector, Kester Duncan, Sparkles, Jayson, Crooner, Yellows, Macomere Fifi, Web, Lady Scorpio, Guney, Dennis James, Mon T Hammer.
Compact disc contains music.
DVD contains an advertisement to promote and encourage nominations for award.
Compact disc contains a website through html files and include label stating “for more information please contact Dennis Mills, MP. (613) 992-7771.
Compact disc contains one textual document (a biography of Neals Chitan) and two powerpoint presentations.
DVD pertains to television show catered to ethnic and immigrant communities on the subject of health.
DVD pertains to the story of Noia Negrea, Madeleine Mangos, Dr. Joanna Goncalves, and Nick Noorani.
DVD includes keynotes by Pamela Appelt and the Hon. Lincoln Alexander.
DVD pertains to the top twenty award recipients over the past ten years.
DVD contains preview to the Roots of Freedom documentary.
CD contains pre-recorded discussion between Ambassador (retired) John McDonald;d and Professor (Emeritus) John Sigler for program broadcasted on Chin Radio 97.9 FM on 22 November 2007, show number 147, titled “Negotiation processes in the Middle East: Are they in accord with the needs of the people? What happened to the Oslo Accords?” and hosted by Ernest G. Tannis.
File contains certificate recongizing her distinction as the first Black female member of parliament.
File contains didactic for a photograph.
File pertains to book launch at A Different Booklist.
Photograph is signed by Paul Martin.
DVD contains sideshow of photographs including Jean Augustine.
Recording contains speeches and artistic performances.
DVD includes a biography of Augustine as a recipient of the Caribbean Luminary Award.
DVD contains a video biography of Jean Augustine, produced by Sandra McLean and created by Windsor Women Working with Immigrant Women.
DVD contains previews to episodes on Rosemarie Sadlier, Herbert Carnegie, Bernice Carnegie, Jean Augustine, Donald Oliver, and Dr. Alexander Macgregor.
DVD contains an episode charting Augustine's career and impact in, and beyond, Canada.
DVD pertains to event occurring at Bratwurst, New Brunswick.
DVD contains a recording of the organization's official launch in St. George's and includes remarks by Jean Augustine.
DVD contains slide show of photographs with Jean Augustine and others bringing bags of clothing, books, and toys to children in Ghana.
DVDs include keynote by the Hon. Jean Augustine, introduced by Wintson LaRose, and an interview in her office, along with a tour of Parliament.
File includes photographs with Gloria Lindsay-Luby, Barbara Hall, Rev. Sanderson, and Sophia Leung.