Posts Filed Under: “First Nations”

Highlights and Lowlights of SummerWorks 2017

This year's festival strived harder than usual for inclusiveness, accessibility and awareness.

By Mark Kay and Steve Fisher Aug. 16th, 6:50 pm

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Teachers Demand That Their Pensions Be Divested from Fossil Fuels

The Trans-Mountain pipeline could become “Canada’s Standing Rock.”

By Kalina Hada-Lemon Mar. 15th, 2:45 pm

How Grassroots Projects Can Help Solve Community Social Issues

To reduce energy costs, one local initiative retrofits inefficient toilets, shower heads, and faucets in low-income neighbourhoods.

By Wayne Roberts Nov. 1st, 4:35 pm

For the Urban Aboriginal Community, Reconciliation Must Start from Within

With more than half of First Nations people living off-reserve, cultural preservation relies on creating unified Aboriginal communities in cities.

By Glenn Wheeler Jun. 23rd, 10:45 am

Historicist: The Village of Teiaiagon

The Five Nations of the Iroquois establish villages on the north shore of Lake Ontario in the 1670s, including one near the mouth of the Humber River, at the start of the Toronto Carrying Place.

By David Wencer Jun. 20th, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: The Credit Village

The Mississaugas' thriving agricultural village on the Credit River, 1826-1847.

By Kevin Plummer Jun. 13th, 1:00 pm

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Historicist: The White Torontonian’s Indian

The appropriation of aboriginal dress, history, and imagery, and the stereotypes associated with them.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 6th, 1:48 pm

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Historicist: The Murder of Wabakinine

The repercussions of the 1796 killing of a Mississaugas chief.

By Kevin Plummer May. 30th, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: The Tabor Hill Ossuary

The bones of 500 First Nations people are found in a centuries-old Scarborough burial pit.

By David Wencer Feb. 28th, 12:00 pm

The AGO Expands Its Horizons With New First Nations Exhibit

With new exhibition highlighting Anishinaabe artists, the AGO is rethinking its Canadian galleries.

By Jamie Bradburn Jul. 23rd, 11:44 am

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Historicist: The Supreme Chief Ranger of the IOF

Oronhyatekha built the Independent Order of Foresters and the tallest building in Toronto.

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 19th, 12:00 pm

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An Updated Vision for Ontario Place

New designs revealed for Ontario Place's urban park.

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 20th, 3:00 pm

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Heritage Toronto Leads a Historical Bike Tour of the Huron-Wendat Trail

History buffs mounted their bikes and explored one of Toronto's most significant archaeological sites.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 18th, 9:30 am

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Toronto Urban Legends: Naming the City

No, Toronto does not mean "meeting place."

By Patrick Metzger May. 23rd, 9:30 am

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Commemorating the Battle of York

Scenes from Saturday's celebrations of the 200th anniversary of the battle.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by Nancy PaivaApr. 29th, 9:30 am

Natives and the War of 1812

Canada celebrates the War of 1812, but the Six Nations perspective on the war and its effects is a sombre one.

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 15th, 3:30 pm

Discussing Third World Canada in Downtown Toronto

Filmmaker Andrée Cazabon brings her latest documentary to the ROM for a screening and discussion about issues facing children on First Nations reserves.

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby Nov. 6th, 2:30 pm

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Students Celebrate Aboriginal Heritage Through Art

TDSB students display their art in the rotunda of City Hall as part of National Aboriginal Day celebrations

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby Jun. 21st, 11:00 am