Featured Panelists & Topics

·       Danielle Bossineau: Exploring the links between Cuba's struggles and First Nations issues, focusing on sovereignty, land relationships, and insights from her visit to Cuba. Danielle is a 2-Spirit femme Anishnaabekwe from Garden River First Nation, now in Hamilton, known for her evocative poetry and performances centred on liberation and autonomy.

·       Chryler Sewell: Sharing a First Nation youth perspective and drawing parallels to the Cuban experience. Chryler is an acclaimed writer, performer, and facilitator passionate about storytelling and social justice.

·       Fidel Castro Diaz: Discussing the cultural history of New and Old Trova and its influence on the Cuban Revolution. Fidel is a seasoned journalist, writer, and director, and a longstanding member of the Hermanos Saiz Association.

·       Carlos Torres: Analyzing Cuba's impact across Latin America. Carlos is a political scientist with degrees from (MA) York University and (Phd) Universidad Arcis-UCM, and a former member of Toronto’s Socialist Project.

·       Keith Bolender: Investigating media disinformation and imperialism. Keith is a freelance journalist and author specializing in Cuban affairs, with experience at the Toronto Star and the University of Toronto.

Join us for an engaging discussion featuring poets, activists, journalists, and scholars sharing unique perspectives on sovereignty, cultural history, media, and international solidarity.