The National Heroes’ Day celebration pays tribute to members of the Jamaica Canadian Diaspora who; advocate for education, poverty, and oppression, fighting for social justice, immigration and the rights of citizens’.
The Jamaica National Heroes challenged the institution of colonialism. This changed the course of Jamaica’s history giving social and political freedom to its people. Today, the statues of Jamaica’s seven National Heroes stand in proud acknowledgment, in the National Heroes Park in Kingston where they are viewed with inspiring pride, unforgettable symbols of Jamaica’s enduring strength.