This presentation will explain the history of the residential school system in Canada, its origins, policies, and impacts. It will explain the role of both the federal government, as well as the missionaries and churches who ran the schools. We will discuss the experiences of children who attended the schools, and the impacts this system...

Next up in our 2021 lecture series is “Rails Through Aurora” presented in partnership with the Aurora Historical Society! Presenter Adam Peltenburg will dive into the history of the railways through Aurora including Canadian National Railway, Ontario Northland Railway, and the Ontario, Simcoe and Huron Railway. The community of Aurora, Ontario has a long and...

What is better than getting your hands dirty and creating something that can be found within your imagination? Artist, Andrea Malus, is going to teach us about the artistic creations known as paper mache. Tales of Fantasy and Folklore are filled with creatures and characters beyond our world and we can’t wait to see the...

Mary Williamson talks about the extraordinary mix of cuisine and culture in an 1830 cookbook, with updated recipes demo'd by Elizabeth Baird In her new book, Mrs. Dalgairns's Kitchen, Mary Williamson examines an unusual 19th century cookbook, The Practice of Cookery. The book was unique not only in being wholly original, but for its broad...

Since taking on the position of Lieutenant Governor in 2014, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell has travelled provincially and internationally, with a focus on hearing and sharing stories of sustainability. As Her Honour’s mandate reaches seven eventful years, the office will be hosting a one-day virtual conference. Shaping Sustainability in Ontario is an opportunity to explore...