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Service. Culture. Community.
Explore relief efforts, scholarship milestones, cultural celebrations and the people behind Rebuild Dominica. Videos follow the history of the events and activities they document, from early milestones to recent work. Where an event year is known, it takes priority over the YouTube upload date. A separate section holds retrospectives and footage whose original dates have not been established. Each video retains its YouTube publication date for reference.
2005 · Before RDI
Dominican civic history preceding Rebuild Dominica’s founding in 2015.
Pre-RDI historical context: 2005 · Dominica’s first Cadet Day, before RDI’s founding
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Dominica's First Cadet Day 2005
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗2015 · Founding and Tropical Storm Erika
The first response, public appeals, diaspora collaboration and benefit events.
Event or historical period: August 2015 · Tropical Storm Erika coverage
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ABC News: Tropical Storm Erika
Video: Rebuild Dominica, Inc.
Watch on YouTube ↗Event or historical period: 2015 · Tropical Storm Erika relief appeal; filming date unverified
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Rebuild Dominica TS Erika Relief Chardelle Moore & Amb Hubert Charles
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗Event or historical period: 2015 · Tropical Storm Erika relief appeal; filming date unverified
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Rebuild Dominica TS Erika Relief 2015 Gabe Christian, Chardelle Moore Amb. Hubert Charles
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗Event or historical period: September 7, 2015 · CARIFESTA relief partnership
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Fox News: Rebuild Dominica Partners With Carifesta
Video: LaDàna
Watch on YouTube ↗Event or historical period: September 7, 2015 · CARIFESTA relief partnership
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Rebuild Dominica Partners With Carifesta 2015
Video: Rebuild Dominica, Inc.
Watch on YouTube ↗Event or historical period: October 19, 2015 · BronxNet interview
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Rebuild Dominica Talks About Recovery on BronxNet
Video: Rebuild Dominica, Inc.
Watch on YouTube ↗Event or historical period: November 2015 · Rebuild Dominica relief concert
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The Legendary Gordon Henderson at Rebuild Dominica Tropical Storm Erika Relief Concert
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗Event or historical period: November 2015 · Relief concert rehearsal; day unverified
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Gordon Henderson in Practice Session for Rebuild Dominica TS Erika Relief Concert
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗2016 · Education, agriculture and recovery
Food preservation, breadfruit and continued public engagement.
Event or historical period: 2016 · Breadfruit planting initiative; filming date unverified
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Operation Rebuild Dominica Agriculture – Breadfruit Planting Ceremony
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗Event or historical period: May 2016 · UMES food-preservation training
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Food Processing Class Hosted by UMES in May 2016
Video: Rebuild Dominica, Inc.
Watch on YouTube ↗Event or historical period: May 2016 · UMES food-processing program
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UMES' Dr. Patel Explains Food Processing Science (May 2016)
Video: Rebuild Dominica, Inc.
Watch on YouTube ↗Event or historical period: 2016 · UMES food-preservation program
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Dylan Williams: An Attendee at the UMES Food Preservation Program
Video: Rebuild Dominica, Inc.
Watch on YouTube ↗Event or historical period: May 2016 · UMES food-preservation program launch
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UMES' Food Preservation Program Launch (May 2016)
Video: Rebuild Dominica, Inc.
Watch on YouTube ↗Event or historical period: November 2016 · CBN4 news feature
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Rebuild Dominica on CBN4 News
Video: Rebuild Dominica, Inc.
Watch on YouTube ↗2017 · Hurricane Maria and relief
Relief coordination, coverage and assessments tied to the 2017 hurricane response.
Event or historical period: 2017 · CBS coverage following Hurricane Maria
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Alessandra Benjamin of Rebuild Dominica on CBS News Channel 9 2017 – A Report on Hurricane Maria
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗Event or historical period: 2017 · Post-hurricane relief cooperation
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Carib Nation TV/ Rebuild Dominica unite to assist Dominica & USVI following the 2017 Hurricanes
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗Event or historical period: 2017 · Relief and recovery solidarity gathering
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West Indians gather to support Rebuild Dominica's Relief & Recovery Efforts 2017
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗Event or historical period: 2017 Hurricane Maria response period; filming date unverified
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Trinidad brother with love and solidarity helps to rebuild Dominica after Hurricane Maria
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗Event or historical period: 2017 Hurricane Maria response period; filming date unverified
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TowTruck Operator Daveian Beckford Hurricane Maria Rebuild Dominica Efforts
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗Event or historical period: 2017 · Solidarity after Hurricane Maria
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Love for Dominica from Denver after the Hurricane Maria
Video: Mel Tewahade
Watch on YouTube ↗Event or historical period: 2017 · Hurricane Maria needs assessment
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Interview: "Chubby" of Dominica's Midnight Groovers Shares Needs Assessment
Video: Rebuild Dominica, Inc.
Watch on YouTube ↗Event or historical period: 2017 · Project C.U.R.E. medical relief coverage
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Rebuild Dominica Shares Delivery of Relief Supplies & Medical Supplies from Project C.U.R.E.
Video: Rebuild Dominica, Inc.
Watch on YouTube ↗2018 · Culture and community
Continuing Dominican cultural engagement after RDI’s early relief efforts.
Event or historical period: August 18, 2018 · Virginia Carnival
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Rebuild Dominica representing the Nature Isle at August 18, 2018 Virginia Carnival
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗2023 · Honoring national contributors
Historical reflection and remembrance connected to Dominican service.
Event or historical period: 2023 · Remembrance of Alwin Bully; interview date unverified
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Dr. Robert Maguire, Peace Corp Volunteer, on Alwin Bully and author of the Folk Song "Dominica"
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗2024 · Leadership, recognition and scholarships
RDI’s presidential transition, scholarship award ceremonies and community recognition.
Event or historical period: January 15, 2024 · RDI leadership transition
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Rebuild Dominica Transition & Elections 2024
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗Event or historical period: May 26, 2024 · Jean Finucane Medal of Merit presentation
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Medal of Merit awarded to educator Jean Finucane by the Dominica Academy unit of Rebuild Dominica
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗Event or historical period: May 26, 2024 · Jean Finucane Medal of Merit presentation
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Rebuild Dominica bestows Medal of Merit upon Jean Finucane-Legendary Educator & Nation-Builder
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗Published
Honoring Thea LaFond-Gadson’s Historic Olympic Achievement
Video: FOX 5 DC
Watch on FOX 5 DC ↗Event or historical period: August 2024 · Joseph Thomas scholarship ceremony
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Award Ceremony: Joseph Thomas- Rebuild Dominica Inc.'s The Piney Woods School Scholarship Recipient
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗Event or historical period: August 2024 · Piney Woods scholarship ceremony
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Rebuild Dominica- Piney Woods Scholarships Award Ceremony August 2024
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗Event or historical period: November 19, 2024 · Thea LaFond-Gadson Golden Leap ceremony
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Thea Lafond's Golden Leap Salute at University of Maryland- A Rebuild Dominica Production
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗2025 · Education and community milestones
Support for Dominica State College, remembrance and the Island Tea Party.
Event or historical period: June 2025 · Tribute to Alessandra Benjamin
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Alessandra Benjamin – A Fond Farewell to a Sister, Humanitarian and Rebuild Dominica Board Member
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗Event or historical period: August 16, 2025 · Island Tea Party and awards
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Rebuild Dominica Tea Party & Awards Ceremony- Maryland 8/16/25.
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗Event or historical period: 2025 · Dominica State College book donation; handover date unverified
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Rebuild Dominica donates books to the Dominica State College Joan Christian delivers remarks
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗Historical recordings and retrospectives · Date to confirm
These recordings span multiple periods or do not have an independently established event year. Their YouTube upload dates are retained for reference, not treated as filming dates.
Historical focus: Archival Dominica footage; original event date unverified
Published on YouTube:
Dominca
Video: Mel Tewahade
Watch on YouTube ↗Historical focus: Chardelle Moore appeal; original recording date unverified
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Rebuild Dominica – Chardelle Moore Appeal
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗Historical focus: Biographical documentary about Dr. Dorian Shillingford; spans multiple decades
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The Life & Times of Dr. Dorian Shillingford, Dominica's first native Chief Medical Officer
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗Historical focus: Dominican cocoa initiative associated with RDI’s early relief work; filming date unverified
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Operation Cocoa Emancipation – Chocolat de la Dominique and Dominica's Cocoa Industry
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗Historical focus: Jerome Austrie performance; event date not verified
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Jerome Austrie – Let us rebuild Dominica
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗Historical focus: First-decade documentary covering multiple years (2015–2025)
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Rebuild Dominica, Inc. – Documentary
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗Historical focus: Piney Woods student meeting; filming date not verified
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Meeting the Rebuild Dominica & Colombian Scholars at the Piney Woods School w/ other students
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗Historical focus: Simpson Gregoire award presentation; event date not yet verified
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Rebuild Dominica 🇩🇲 bestows Meritorious Service Award on Simpson Gregoire DA Association DC
Video: Gabriel Christian
Watch on YouTube ↗More broadcast coverage & archived links
FOX 5 DC: Honoring Thea LaFond-Gadson
Coverage of RDI’s Golden Leap Award Ceremony at the University of Maryland on November 19, 2024. The broadcaster’s publication date has not been verified.
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