Explore the counterculture of Queen West from ’77 to ’83 with a storytelling tour seen through the eyes of Cree Métis artists Rebecca and Kenny Baird. Delve into the history of this tumultuous and flourishing vanguard arts hub as told by the Baird siblings. You’ll hear their contributions to punk, queer, street and magazine subcultures, ground-shifting...
Social 6 p.m., Dinner 7 p.m., Prescott Golf Club The Golf Club has planned an excellent dinner for us, and our speaker, Rene Schoemaker, will talk about the Dutch immigration to our area in the 1950s. Chicken or Haddock, $35 GCHS@truespeed.ca for reservations or call 613-925-3201
A celebration of excellence in heritage conservation, honouring outstanding preservation leaders, projects, and initiatives across Ontario The Venue and Event: The Assembly Hall has been an important part of the Etobicoke Lakeshore community for over a century. Built in 1898 as part of the Mimico Lunatic Asylum (later renamed the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital), it was...
Toronto is full of awesome ghost stories, haunted locations, and dark history. Join us if you dare! Brave the darkness as we head into the city to explore the ghostly haunts of the Old Town of York, and hear tales of dread and mystery from those who walked Toronto's streets before us. The walk will...
The Italian-Canadian Archives Project's upcoming national conference and AGM (In-Person and via Hybrid Format) will be held at Pier 21 in Halifax on October 14-15, 2022. This year’s theme is Treasuring the Past/Ensuring the Future: Italian-Canadian Heritage in the Digital Environment. Click here to see the preliminary conference schedule and to register! Please note our...
