spotlight
The Mermaid and the Whale | Meet Author Djenane Saint Juste
Goldeen, catches up with Djenane at the launch of her children’s book The Mermaid and the Whale.
Meet Djenane Saint Juste, author, storyteller, and artistic director of Afoutayi Haitian Dance, Music and Arts Company.
A professional choreographer, dancer, and writer specializing in Haitian traditional dance and folklore, Djenane shares the richness of Haitian culture through movement, music, and storytelling.
Goldeen Duncan, Self-Employment Worker at North York Community House, catches up with Djenane at the launch of her children’s book The Mermaid and the Whale.
This beautiful retelling of a beloved Haitian fable follows a man who travels to the island of La Gonâve in search of gold. With the help of two mysterious creatures he discovers that he already has everything he needs for a happy life.
Written in English, Haitian Creole, French, and Spanish, the book invites children and families to sing, dance, and discover Haitian culture through storytelling.
Djenane participated in the Self-Employment program at North York Community House, which helps newcomer entrepreneurs develop their business ideas and launch ventures in Canada.
Video by Santiago Alvarez Urbina.