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tyresiasI went to the Ontario Bicentenary Exhibit today. It's free and open until December 31st. I'd be up to going back if anyone's interested. It's not long (~an hour) but it's very informative. It's on Bay street, South of Weslesley at the corner of Grovenor, you can't miss it.
The 1st smaller room was a bit too "look at how much better Canada was than the US because we did this 1st" for my liking but the main room put things in a more balance perspective and taught me some of the history that my racist education omitted.
There are special public events, also free of charge.
I will try to make the film and lecture, anyone want to come with?
Thursday August 16th 2pm-3pm
Storytelling by Emerita Emerencia. "Stories my Grandmother Told Me"
Saturday, August 18th 2pm-3pm
Live talk with the Elders. Community historian, Lennox Farell shares his wisdom
Sunday, August 19th 1pm-2pm
Healing Chats. Drumming workshop led by Sunray with the Rasta Drummers of Ontario
Wednesday, Augsut 22nd 2pm-3pm
Telling Black History Through Cloth. Khetiwe Jorman shares her research on African cloth and fashion.
Saturday, August 25th, 2pm-4pm
Sankofa. The film takes place in Jamaice and Ghana and documents the horrors of enslavement, and the struggle of millions of Africans for freedom. Followed by a discussion led by film critic Yolisa Dalamba.
Sunday, Augsut 26th 2pm-3pm
Beyond 1807. A lecture and discussion lead by Professor Michelle Johnson from York University.
The 1st smaller room was a bit too "look at how much better Canada was than the US because we did this 1st" for my liking but the main room put things in a more balance perspective and taught me some of the history that my racist education omitted.
There are special public events, also free of charge.
I will try to make the film and lecture, anyone want to come with?
Thursday August 16th 2pm-3pm
Storytelling by Emerita Emerencia. "Stories my Grandmother Told Me"
Saturday, August 18th 2pm-3pm
Live talk with the Elders. Community historian, Lennox Farell shares his wisdom
Sunday, August 19th 1pm-2pm
Healing Chats. Drumming workshop led by Sunray with the Rasta Drummers of Ontario
Wednesday, Augsut 22nd 2pm-3pm
Telling Black History Through Cloth. Khetiwe Jorman shares her research on African cloth and fashion.
Saturday, August 25th, 2pm-4pm
Sankofa. The film takes place in Jamaice and Ghana and documents the horrors of enslavement, and the struggle of millions of Africans for freedom. Followed by a discussion led by film critic Yolisa Dalamba.
Sunday, Augsut 26th 2pm-3pm
Beyond 1807. A lecture and discussion lead by Professor Michelle Johnson from York University.
