Barbadian-Canadian
Encyclopedia
The following is an article about notable Canadians of Barbadian
origin. This includes both native born Canadians of Barbadian heritage, as well as individuals who originally hailed from Barbados
but have become naturalized citizens
.
Barbados
Barbados is an island country in the Lesser Antilles. It is in length and as much as in width, amounting to . It is situated in the western area of the North Atlantic and 100 kilometres east of the Windward Islands and the Caribbean Sea; therein, it is about east of the islands of Saint...
origin. This includes both native born Canadians of Barbadian heritage, as well as individuals who originally hailed from Barbados
Barbados
Barbados is an island country in the Lesser Antilles. It is in length and as much as in width, amounting to . It is situated in the western area of the North Atlantic and 100 kilometres east of the Windward Islands and the Caribbean Sea; therein, it is about east of the islands of Saint...
but have become naturalized citizens
Naturalization
Naturalization is the acquisition of citizenship and nationality by somebody who was not a citizen of that country at the time of birth....
.
Sports
- Fred BrathwaiteFred BrathwaiteFredrick Brathwaite is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for Adler Mannheim of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga. He previously played in the National Hockey League for the Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, St. Louis Blues, Columbus Blue Jackets and Atlanta Thrashers...
- Pierre BrownePierre BrownePierre Browne is a Canadian sprinter of Barbadian descent. He represented Canada for the 100 and the 200 meters dash in the 2000 Sydney Olympics, 2002 Commonwealth Games, and the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics.-Biography:...
- Anson CarterAnson CarterAnson Carter is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger of Barbadian descent who last played for HC Lugano in the Swiss Nationalliga A. In the past, he has played for eight different National Hockey League teams, most notably with the Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver...
- Ray EmeryRay EmeryRay Emery , often nicknamed Razor or Sugar Ray, is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender, currently with the Chicago Blackhawks. He formerly played for the Anaheim Ducks, Philadelphia Flyers, and the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League and Atlant Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey...
- Patrick HusbandsPatrick HusbandsPatrick Husbands is a Barbadian jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing. The son of a jockey, he began riding as a young boy, turning professional in his home country where he rode successfully until emigrating to Toronto, Ontario in 1994.Racing out of Woodbine Racetrack, in 2003 Husbands won the...
- Nicholas IfillNicholas IfillNicholas Ifill is a Barbadian-born Canadian cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-pace bowler.He played in the 1988–89 Under-19s World Cup in Australia, and was a standby for Canada for the 1997 ICC Trophy...
- Jonathan JonesJonathan JonesJonathan Jones may refer to:*Jonathan Jones , British journalist and art critic*Jonathan Jones , lead vocalist and keyboardist of We Shot the Moon*Jonathan A. Jones , British physicist...
- Marita PayneMarita PayneMarita Payne-Wiggins is a Canadian athlete who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for Canada, starting in 1984. She ran for Florida State University...
- Joel WardJoel Ward (ice hockey)Joel Ward is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League .-Early life:...
- Kevin WeekesKevin WeekesKevin Weekes is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who most recently played for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League . He is now a color commentator on Hockey Night in Canada, and a studio analyst for NHL on the Fly.- Player :Weekes' career began with the Owen...
See also
- Barbados–Canada relationsBarbados–Canada relationsBarbados-Canada relations are the relations between the countries of Canada and Barbados. In 1907, the Government of Canada opened a Trade Commissioner Service to the Caribbean region located in Bridgetown, Barbados. Following Barbadian independence from the United Kingdom in November 1966, the...
- List of Canadians by ethnicity
- Canadian High Commission to BarbadosHigh Commission of Canada in BarbadosThe High Commission of Canada to Barbados is Canada's foreign mission to Barbados. The exact location is Bishop's Hill Court in Bridgetown, St. Michael...
- Barbadian High Commission to CanadaHigh Commission of Barbados in OttawaThe High Commission of Barbados in Ottawa is the government of Barbados' highest and primary foreign mission to the country of Canada.The High Commissioner's office is located in the downtown, Ottawa, Ontario on Metcalfe Street...
External links
- Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) - Government of Canada country profile on Barbados.
- Canadian Factsheet on Barbados