The Oakville Historical Society is pleased to announce the speaker for our June 17th “Speaker Night”, presented by Henry Jelinek. Mr. Jelinek will tell the story of the cork business of his ancestors, which began in 1855 in Austro-Hungary, recounting the many hardships they underwent, dealing with war, the Great Depression, Nazi occupation and communist...
Ingredients for Queer Food and the Makings of a Feminist Restaurant Alex Ketchum, McGill University Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the trailblazing restaurant Mother Courage of New York City, Alex Ketchum's book Ingredients for Revolution: A History of American Feminist Restaurants, Cafes, and Coffeehouses was the first history of the more than 230 feminist and lesbian-feminist...
Fridays in July & August Heritage Hall, 83 Essex Street, Guelph Open to youth ages 12–18 Free refreshments provided Join us for a welcoming and empowering space where BIPOC youth can connect, create, and celebrate community all summer long. All are welcome. Special thanks to the Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District...
Saturday, June 20th (reservations by Friday, June 5th) 20th Annual THS Bus Trip Destination - Muskoka Heritage Place, Huntsville Cost - $ 85 per person (this includes transportation and entrance to the Muskoka Heritage Place) Departure 8 am (please be on the bus by 7.45 am) Arrival home time - 6 pm Departure Place - Holy Trinity...
Guest Speaker Glenn Crawford, Researcher/writer/designer, Village Legacy Project Details Gays of Ottawa (GO, 1971-1995) was Ottawa’s first 2SLGBTQ+ organization, providing social services, political activism and awareness, and social events for a burgeoning community. Join us as Glenn Crawford recounts the challenges and successes of GO from its humble origins to a catastrophic fire, to its founding...
