Posts Filed Under: Indigenous

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

Summerworks Increases Accessibility and Visibility of People with Disabilities

Here's our picks for 10 sensational must-see shows at the upcoming 2017 festival

By Mark Kay Aug. 2nd, 3:00 pm

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Anti-Fascists Disrupt Proud Boys Rally at Queen’s Park

Canada's most prominent white supremacist was among those who spoke at the rally and urged support for the "Halifax Five," who disrupted an Indigenous ceremony on Canada Day.

By Evan Balgord Jul. 17th, 11:45 am

Urban Planner: What’s On In Toronto, June 30 – July 4

Our special long weekend Urban Planner susses out all the best (and mostly free) entertainment (including fireworks) to be had as part of Canada Day (and beyond).

By Steve Fisher Jun. 30th, 11:00 am

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In Photos: Politics and Celebration at Toronto’s Pride Parade

Indigenous artist and grand marshall Kent Monkman was at the front, and Black Lives Matter Toronto unexpectedly closed the procession to cheers from a supportive crowd.

By Torontoist • Photos by Mitchel RaphaelJun. 26th, 3:32 pm

In Photos: AIDS Vigil Shines a Light on Indigenous Health

What does reconciliation and decolonization mean for people living with HIV and AIDS?

By Tannara Yelland • Photos by Mitchel RaphaelJun. 22nd, 11:20 am

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Toronto’s Jewish Left is Alive and Well and Resisting Extremism

“We have an obligation to fight fascism in Israel, just as we have an obligation to fight fascism here”

By Alex Verman Jun. 15th, 7:30 pm

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What Could Canada Have Been if the Treaty Process Was Fair?

The Toronto Purchase was supposed to be a rental, but the Mississaugas were still forced off the land.

By Douglas LaForme Jun. 7th, 1:00 pm

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How Indigenous Place-making Can Make Cities Sites of Reconciliation

Youth-led engagement processes transformed Thunder Bay’s waterfront.

By Emily Macrae Jun. 6th, 3:00 pm

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It’s Past Time For Indigenous Writers To Get a Seat at the Table

What it was like being one of the first Indigenous reporters to work at the Toronto Star.

By Jasmine Kabatay May. 24th, 10:30 am

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Hot Take Challenge: Appropriation Prizes

A who's who of Canadian media heavyweights were in full damage control this weekend after mocking Indigenous cultural appropriation on Twitter at midnight, like a bunch of drunk racist uncles.

By Jesse Hawken May. 16th, 3:45 pm

Celebrate the Ongoing Story of Toronto With These 10 Jane’s Walks

Don't let a little rain stop you from exploring the city for the annual Jane's Walk weekend.

By Rachel Lissner May. 5th, 3:30 pm

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Decolonizing Toronto Classrooms

High school students from five GTA schools present ideas on how to integrate Indigenous culture at their schools.

By Jasmine Kabatay May. 3rd, 1:30 pm

Be Among The First To Try NishDish’s New Eats

Tonight is the grand opening of T’karonto's newest Indigenous-owned and operated restaurant.

By Steve Fisher Apr. 28th, 3:30 pm

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The Audacity of Canada 150; a Lie Designed To Erase Our Legacy of Genocide

Indigenous people are tired of explaining why Canada's history is nothing to celebrate.

By Jamaias DaCosta Apr. 25th, 10:00 am

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Challenge Colonialism Through Dance

Native Earth presents two new dance pieces by Indigenous choreographers and performers.

By Steve Fisher Mar. 31st, 10:45 am

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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

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Why the First Nations School of Toronto is Moving to the Former Eastern Commerce Collegiate Site

The school will join the Aboriginal Education Centre, which moved to that location in the summer.

By Rhiannon Russell Dec. 15th, 11:00 am