The Yurumein Project and Melisizwe Brothers Continue Their Collaborative Mission with Gold Mind Belize 2025

Empowering Youth Through Music, Education, Sports and Culture

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Posted Apr 14, 2025 • 2 min read

The Melisizwe Brothers & The Yurumein Project. Dangriga, Belize.

The Yurumein Project, a not-for-profit organization focused on preserving Garifuna language, culture, and community advancement, recently concluded another impactful edition of Gold Mind Belize—an annual youth development initiative, now in its third year of collaboration with international music group the Melisizwe Brothers: Marc, Seth, and Zacary, founders of the TMB Gold Mind Collective, from Leduc, Alberta, Canada, and with parental heritage from Yurumein, St. Vincent and The Grenadines.

Gold Mind Symposium. Ecumenical College, Dangriga, Belize.

Gold Mind Belize 2025 centered around the theme of investing in relationships and building strong networks, a message delivered through a weeklong series of educational, cultural, and athletic engagements across the Stann Creek District and local communities. With support from schools and project collaborators, the initiative continues to inspire and empower youth while promoting heritage and leadership.

The week featured a youth symposium at Stann Creek Ecumenical Junior College, an appreciation dinner for Yurumein Project members and supporters in Belize City, and the Gold Mind Symposium Concert at Stann Creek Ecumenical High School—where the Yurumein Project Youth Arm, and the Melisizwe Brothers performed. The concert also raised funds in support of local athletes traveling to the 2025 Penn Relays, where students from Ecumenical High have competed since 2018.

Run for St. Vincent and The Grenadines, Dangriga, Belize.

Additional outreach included school visits to Gulisi Community Primary and St. Matthew’s Anglican Primary School, as well as the Annual 5K Walk/Run for SVG, hosted across Dangriga, Belize City, Orange Walk, and Punta Gorda. The event brought together supporters in a shared effort to raise funds for the Athletic Track Project—a long-term initiative led by the Yurumein Project to construct a synthetic running track in Southern Belize. Proceeds from the run also supported Stann Creek Ecumenical High School’s athletic team as they prepare to compete in the 2025 Penn Relays.

Cultural Exchange, Seine Bight, Belize.

Cultural preservation remained central to the tour, marked by the Honouring of Our Elders Ceremony, which paid tribute to the legacy and contributions of Garifuna elders. The week concluded with a Community Day in Seine Bight Village, where the community participated in activities of music, dance, and sports.

To further support youth development, the Yurumein Project and Melisizwe Brothers facilitated donations to schools and community programs—providing educational resources, musical instruments, and sports equipment.

This year’s Gold Mind Belize Tour, made possible through the leadership and support of the Yurumein Project, continues to strengthen opportunities for youth through culture, community, athletics and connection.

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"Edmonton Community Unites for Hurricane Relief: The Melisizwe Brothers Host "Hurricane Beryl Inspirational Benefit Concert"

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Posted Sep 17, 2024 • 1 min read

On September 8th, Edmonton's spirit of generosity and community collaboration was on full display as the Melisizwe Brothers, in partnership with St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenadian communities in Edmonton, hosted the "Hurricane Beryl Inspirational Benefit Concert" to support students affected by Hurricane Beryl. The event, held at the local Seventh-day Adventist Church, aimed to provide essential school supplies to students on Union Island, Carriacou, Petite Martinique, and Canouan.

The benefit concert, which was also supported by Island Grind and the Melisizwe Brothers' Gold Mind Collective, highlighted the community's commitment to education. Attendees were reminded that investing in education can be as crucial as meeting immediate needs, with the evening focused on enhancing the educational opportunities of young students affected by the hurricane’s devastation.

The concert featured vibrant performances by the Melisizwe Brothers and other local Edmonton artists, creating a memorable and uplifting atmosphere. The event was well-received, with the community rallying around the cause. Emphasizing that the fundraiser was not centered around food but rather on supporting education, the organizers successfully shifted the focus to a mission of long-term impact.

Funds raised from the event will be equally distributed, with half allocated to schools in Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique, and the other half directed to St. Vincent and The Grenadines. This balanced approach ensures that aid reaches all affected regions, providing high-quality backpacks and essential school supplies to help students continue their education with the resources they need.

The success of the "Hurricane Beryl Inspirational Benefit Concert" reflects a profound sense of solidarity and dedication within the Edmonton community. The Melisizwe Brothers and their partners have set a powerful example of how compassion and collective action can drive meaningful change, reinforcing the importance of education in overcoming adversity.

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Many of the brothers' activities are made possible through The Gold Mind, a foundation dedicated to supporting young artists and empowering communities through music.

To learn more about the initiatives of the TMB Gold Mind Collective or to donate, please visit www.themelisizwebrothers.com/goldmindinitiative.

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"Important Update: Postponement of The Gold Mind Camp and Vocal Showcase"

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Posted Aug 5, 2024 • 1 min read

Hello everyone,

We wanted to update you on a recent change regarding The Gold Mind Camp in St. Vincent and The Grenadines. Due to the impact of the recent hurricane, we have had to postpone the event originally scheduled for August.

In response to this situation, we are shifting our focus to aid in Hurricane Beryl relief efforts. We are partnering with the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Association to organize a series of fundraising events in Edmonton, Alberta. The proceeds from these events will support schools in Union Island, Carriacou, and predominantly the Grenadines.

We’ll keep you informed with any new developments as they arise.

Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support.

Marc, Seth and Zacary

The Melisizwe Brothers Team

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To learn more about the initiatives of the TMB Gold Mind Collective or to donate, please visit www.themelisizwebrothers.com/goldmindinitiative.

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