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Nanny of the Maroons: Jamaica's Heroine

Nanny of The Maroons When we think about the people who fought for freedom and justice, we often remember well-known figures like Harriet Tubman or Nelson Mandela. But there is one incredible woman from Jamaica whose courage and determination helped shape the path to freedom for many people—her name was Nanny of the Maroons also known as Queen Nanny and affectionately as Grandy Nanny. You might wonder, who was Nanny of the Maroons, and how did she contribute to the end of slavery? Let’s take a journey into history to learn about this amazing woman and how her actions impacted the lives of many. Who Was Nanny of the Maroons? Not much has been documented/uncovered about Nanny's pre-slavery origins. Nevertheless, what is known and documented is that Nanny of the Maroons was a strong and fearless leader who lived in Jamaica in the 17th and 18th centuries. According to oral history, she was born in West Africa (present day Ghana) amongst the Asante people, but was captured and sold into...
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52+ Fun Kid Approved Weekend Activities

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  1. Visit the library and borrow a book
  2. Visit a Kids Museum
  3. Visit a Pet Store
  4. Visit an Art Gallery
  5. Visit an Animal Rescue/Shelter
  6. Go for walk in a nature trail
  7. Take a bike ride in a park
  8. Tour an old/heritage building 
  9. Visit an indoor playground 
  10. Learn a new sport 
  11. Sign up for a Kids Workshop (Home Dépôt)
  12. Sign up for weekend art class
  13. Play a round of mini golf 
  14. Kick ball in a park
  15. Play a round of tennis or pickle ball
  16. Visit a zoo
  17. See a movie in theatre
  18. Go camping in the backyard
  19. See a movie outdoors 
  20. Visit the bookstore and wander through
  21. Have a movie marathon at home 
  22. Play basketball in the park
  23. Have a picnic in a park
  24. Have a fashion show at home 
  25. Visit a new farm
  26. Visit an art makers space and create something new alongside other creators.
  27. Go on a road trip to somewhere new 
  28. Visit a garden centre 
  29. Visit a splash pad 
  30. Go for a family swim
  31. Visit an outdoor skate park 
  32. Visit an indoor skating rink
  33. Play a round of mini golf 
  34. Build a toy from scratch 
  35. Learn to code something new (www.coding.org)
  36. Visit an orchard to pick what’s in season
  37. Visit a heritage site 
  38. Wander through a historic landmark 
  39. Have a lego tournament 
  40. Visit a Wild Life Nature Reserve 
  41. Visit a Wild Life Rescue Centre
  42. Volunteer at a wild life nature reserve 
  43. Attend a child safety class, conference or workshop (check with your local fire station, police station or school if they have any upcoming community programming)
  44. Have a board game tournament 
  45. Have a card game marathon
  46. Have a dance off 
  47. Have a great baking contest 
  48. Have a toy wash & toy rehabilitation clinic
  49. Have a toy drive & donate toys to children’s home
  50. Create a toy library and exchange toys with friends 
  51. Attend a community event near you
  52. Join a foreign language conversation group 
  53. Visit a nature centre
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