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SUMMARY:Caledon East & District Historical Society September 2021 Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diane Allengame Presents The History of Cardwell Junction
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/caledon-east-district-historical-society-september-2021-presentation/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210928T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210928T193000
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SUMMARY:Thunder Bay Museum: Free Public Lecture / Book Launch - John Potestio\, author of Becoming Canadian: Memories of an Italian Immigrant (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Free Public Lecture – John Potestio – Book Launch – Becoming Canadian: Memories of an Italian Immigrant \nThis will be an in-person and virtual event that is free to view and will be recorded and posted to the Museum’s YouTube at a later date.   \nJoin us for a lecture by historian John Potestio about his latest book Becoming Canadian: Memories of an Italian Immigrant.  The lecture will be part of a book launch event delay from last fall due to COVID-19.  Copies of Becoming Canadian will be for sale in the Museum’s gift shop during the event.   \nJohn Potestio was born in 1939 in Grimaldi\, one of the most important sending towns of Italian emigration. His family settled in Thunder Bay in 1953\, a community where he has lived for nearly seventy years. He is a retired teacher of both Secondary School and University. Potestio is the author of several books that deal with various aspects of settlement of Italian immigrants in Thunder Bay.  \nThis lecture session is part of a the Society’s long tradition of holding free public lectures. Talks on a wide range of topics are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Thunder Bay Museum from September to April.   \n2021-2022 Thunder Bay Museum lecture series is sponsored by the Lakehead University Department of History.  
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/thunder-bay-museum-lecture-2021-2/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Thunder Bay Museum":MAILTO:info@thunderbaymuseum.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210928T203000
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SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society 2021 AGM and Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 28th for our annual AGM\, from our virtual location at the Elgin and Winter Garden Theaters! \nAbout this event\nThe Town of York Historical Society will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday\, September 28th online via Zoom. Following the business meeting\, there will be a special talk by Ellen Flowers\, Manager of Marketing and Communications at the Elgin and Winter Garden Theater Centre\, who will give us a peek behind the curtain and speak about the theater centre and its history. \nFREE for TYHS members\, $10 for non-members. Memberships and membership renewals are available HERE. \nThe past\, the present and persistence: The story of the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre \nThe Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres have had a long and storied history. From their glory days as a Vaudeville roadhouse to an MGM movie palace to their near demise and multi-million-dollar rebirth. Persistence is what has kept this “double-decker” theatre going since 1913. \nOwned and operated by the Ontario Heritage Trust\, we’ll further investigate into the Elgin and Winter Garden story and recount many interesting facts. For instance\, how many times has the Elgin changed its name and what precious artifact was lost in the theatre’s fire. We’ll also share secrets of The Winter Garden\, like why was bread dough so important to the restoration project and what was found backstage undisturbed for over 60 years. \nKnown for her comprehensive “walk-thru” theatre tours\, Ellen Flowers\, Marketing & Communications Manager will switch it up and present a “talk-thru” slide show. Join us as we travel through the years of this celebrated building. \nHow to attend:\nThis is a virtual event that will take place via Zoom. Details on how to join are included in the confirmation email. Participants can attend via computer\, tablet\, smartphone or dial-in via phone. \nAll are welcome but space is limited. Please RSVP!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-2021-agm-and-elgin-winter-garden-theatre-centre-talk/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Town of York Historical Society":MAILTO:info@tos1stpo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210928T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210928T183000
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SUMMARY:Riverdale Historical Society: The Don Inmates\, Guards\, Governors\, and Gallows by Lorna Poplak
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 28\, 2021: \nJoin Lorna Poplak as she reveals the facts behind the Don Jail’s location and construction\, and shares tales about inmates\, guards\, governors\, gangs\, officials\, and even a pair of star-crossed lovers whose doomed romance unfolded in the shadow of the gallows. Listen to the saga of the Don’s tumultuous descent from palace to hellhole\, its shuttering and lapse into decay\, and its astonishing modern-day metamorphosis. \nLorna Poplak is a Toronto-based writer\, editor\, and researcher drawn to the people and stories behind the facts of Canadian history. With a background in law\, literature\, information technology\, and technical communications\, Lorna has written medical and scientific articles\, travel pieces\, children’s literature\, blog posts\, and a radio play. Lorna is a member of Crime Writers of Canada and Sisters in Crime. She has had two non-fiction books published by Dundurn Press: Drop Dead: A Horrible History of Hanging in Canada in July 2017\, and The Don: The Story of Toronto’s Infamous Jail in January 2021. \nFor more info link here: THE DON \nNote: you must be on the RHS mailing list to receive the Zoom link.\nIf you are not on our mail list send us a note via the ‘Contact Us’ page (link here)
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/riverdale-historical-society-the-don-inmates-guards-governors-and-gallows-by-lorna-poplak/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210926T143000
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SUMMARY:Oshawa Museum: Tea &Talk from Home - 19th Century Education in Oshawa
DESCRIPTION:Returning to school will look a lot different for most kids this September. Can you picture how different it was in the 1800s though? \nOn September 26 at 1 pm\, join Visitor Host\, Jill Passmore for the Oshawa Museum’s Tea & Talk from Home. This virtual lecture will explore the history of Oshawa’s local schoolhouses and teachers – what school life was like for children in the 19th century. Passmore based her original research on an unpublished manuscript written by a beloved\, local music teacher\, Olive French\, to celebrate Canada’s Centennial. \nTicket prices are by donation and are available at Eventbrite.ca \nJill Passmore has worked for the Oshawa Museum since 2002 and has been researching Oshawa’s education history continuously for the last ten years.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/oshawa-museum-tea-talk-from-home-19th-century-education-in-oshawa/
LOCATION:online
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210923T203000
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SUMMARY:Coptic Museum of Canada - Virtual Programmes on the Holy Family’s Journey into Egypt 2/3: “Egyptian Journeys: Holy Families in Egypt”
DESCRIPTION:Three virtual programmes will take viewers on the journey of the Holy Family from different perspectives. Sessions will be held on three consecutive Thursdays from 7-8:30 PM. Information and registration will be emailed in the first week of September. All sessions will be held in English. The first and third sessions are also available in French on request. \nSEPTEMBER 23: “Egyptian Journeys: Holy Families in Egypt” with Gayle Gibson\, Egyptologist. Departmental Associate\, World Cultures Department\, Royal Ontario Museum and Vice-President\, Society for the Study of Egyptian Antiquities. \nREGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/CDWj5tHdUSqbo4YC8 \nRegistration deadline: September 17\, 2021
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/coptic-museum-of-canada-virtual-programmes-on-the-holy-familys-journey-into-egypt-2-3/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Coptic Museum of Canada":MAILTO:copticmuseumcanada@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210923T203000
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SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society Fall Author Series: Mark Bourrie ("Bush Runner: The Adventures of Pierre-Esprit Radisson")
DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 23rd for the first evening in our author’s series! \nMark Bourrie will speak about the research process for his book Bush Runner: The Adventures of Pierre-Esprit Radisson\, which tells the extraordinary true story of the 17th-century figure\, a man more trading partner than colonizer\, a peddler of goods and not worldview—and with it offers a fresh perspective on the world in which he lived. Using Radisson’s journals\, which are the best first-hand accounts of 17th century Canada\, Bourrie will provide insight into the sources used to bring Radisson’s story to life. \nKnown to some as the first European to explore the upper Mississippi\, and widely as the namesake of ships and hotel chains\, Pierre-Esprit Radisson is perhaps best described\, writes Mark Bourrie\, as “an eager hustler with no known scruples.” Kidnapped by Mohawk warriors at the age of fifteen\, Radisson assimilated and was adopted by a powerful family\, only to escape to New York City after less than a year. After being recaptured\, he defected from a raiding party to the Dutch and crossed the Atlantic to Holland—thus beginning a lifetime of seized opportunities and frustrated ambitions.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-fall-author-series-mark-bourrie/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Town of York Historical Society":MAILTO:info@tos1stpo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210922T203000
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Duke Redbird and Andrew Balfour
DESCRIPTION:A conversation between Elder Duke Redbird and renowned music composer Andrew Balfour. \nStorytelling can take many forms\, and music is no exception. Whether it’s a full composition or just one note\, music has the power to move and challenge listeners to see (and hear) the world in a different light. \nWe invite you to join us for this intimate conversation between Elder Duke Redbird and renowned music composer Andrew Balfour\, which will be moderated by Kerry Potts. \nThis conversation will explore the career of Andrew Balfour and his use of music to tell Indigenous stories\, the power of music as an art form\, and the importance of music education. \nThis conversation is part of the Wigwam Chi-Chemung Indigenous Interpretive Learning Centre and Floating Art Installation in partnership with Elder Duke Redbird.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/in-conversation-with-duke-redbird-and-andrew-balfour/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Myseum of Toronto":MAILTO:info@myseumoftoronto.com
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210922T100000
DTSTAMP:20260611T010346
CREATED:20210913T141103Z
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SUMMARY:Woodland Cultural Centre: Accessing the Archives Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Accessing the Archives: How to Reclaim Cultural Information in a Digital World \nJoin Woodland Cultural Centre and Taylor Gibson for a journey into the archives from an Indigenous Perspective. \nExamine Hodinǫ̱hsǫ:ni in the archives and explore Archival Institutions.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/woodland-cultural-centre-accessing-the-archives-workshop/
LOCATION:online
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210921T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T010346
CREATED:20210902T135416Z
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SUMMARY:Oshawa Historical Society: A History of Girl Guides in Oshawa
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an overview of the long history of the Girl Guides in Oshawa \nJoin us for an overview of the long history of the Girl Guides in Oshawa\, exploring archival materials\, including photographs\, scrapbooks and memorabilia. Presented by Nicole Adams\, Local History Librarian at the Oshawa Public Library. \nThe September Speaker Series is taking place on Tuesday\, September 21 at 7pm\, hosted on Zoom. \nThe event is free to attend\, but donations are kindly accepted (suggested $5/person). Registration is required in advance.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/oshawa-historical-society-a-history-of-girl-guides-in-oshawa/
LOCATION:online
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210921T190000
DTSTAMP:20260611T010346
CREATED:20210910T161152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T161152Z
UID:10000338-1632250800-1632250800@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Museum of Lennox & Addington: History of Photography
DESCRIPTION:Every Picture Tells a Story \nOld photographs hold clues that could tell you more about your family history. Today\, millions of photos are taken every second\, but at one time photographs were a much bigger deal. More importance was placed on them\, and more care was taken before the shutter was snapped. These samples might help you to unlock some of the answers in your own collection. \nAbout the Presenter: Dave Obee is a journalist and genealogical researcher who has written a dozen books and given more than 600 presentations at conferences and seminars in Canada\, the United States and Australia since 1997. He is Editor and Publisher of the Times Colonist in Victoria\, British Columbia. He has worked as a journalist in British Columbia and Alberta since 1972.\nIn 2012 Dave was awarded an honorary doctorate of laws by the University of Victoria for his work as a historian\, genealogist and journalist.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/museum-of-lennox-addington-history-of-photography/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Lennox & Addington County Museum & Archives":MAILTO:museum@lennox-addington.on.ca
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210916T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T010346
CREATED:20210831T193955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T201701Z
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SUMMARY:Coptic Museum of Canada - Virtual Programmes on the Holy Family’s Journey into Egypt 1/3: “The Path of the Holy Family in Egypt”
DESCRIPTION:Three virtual programmes will take viewers on the journey of the Holy Family from different perspectives. Sessions will be held on three consecutive Thursdays from 7-8:30 PM. Information and registration will be emailed in the first week of September. All sessions will be held in English. The first and third sessions are also available in French on request. \nSEPTEMBER 16: “The Path of the Holy Family in Egypt” a video prepared by the Nuns at St. George Covent in Cairo. \nREGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/BK8DJJiLbpQX4kq2A \nRegistration deadline: September 10\, 2021
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/coptic-museum-of-canada-virtual-programmes-on-the-holy-familys-journey-into-egypt-1-3/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Coptic Museum of Canada":MAILTO:copticmuseumcanada@gmail.com
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260611T010346
CREATED:20210910T160857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T160953Z
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SUMMARY:Museum of Lennox & Addington - Museum of Pop Culture - Fantasy: Worlds of Myth and Magic
DESCRIPTION:Program Description: Join Museum of Pop Culture Senior Curator Brooks Peck on a virtual tour of MoPOP’s exhibition Fantasy: Worlds of Myth and Magic. Brooks will walk us through the gallery and show highlights including items from Harry Potter\, The Wizard of Oz\, Dungeons & Dragons\, Game of Thrones\, and more. Then stick around for Q&A with Brooks. \nAbout the Presenter: Originally an entertainment journalist\, Brooks Peck joined the Museum of Pop Culture in 2004. As a curator\, Brooks draws on his strong knowledge of science fiction\, fantasy and horror to create exhibitions about many aspects of the fantastic in popular culture\, covering topics as diverse as space-themed record album covers\, Battlestar Galactica\, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence\, and Avatar among others. Recent exhibitions: Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds\, and he co-curated Marvel: Universe of Superheroes and Minecraft: The Exhibition. Brooks is also a fiction writer and screenwriter of two low-budget\, direct-to-cable monster movies. Rawr!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/museum-of-lennox-addington-museum-of-pop-culture-fantasy-worlds-of-myth-and-magic/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Lennox & Addington County Museum & Archives":MAILTO:museum@lennox-addington.on.ca
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210915T213000
DTSTAMP:20260611T010346
CREATED:20210907T200959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T200959Z
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SUMMARY:Myseum Toronto History Trivia Night #1
DESCRIPTION:Join Myseum of Toronto for our first Toronto History Trivia Night fundraising event! \nAbout this event\n\n\nMissing the days of trivia nights? Looking for something fun to do with friends\, family\, or by yourself? \nJoin Myseum of Toronto for our first Toronto History Trivia Night fundraising event! \nCome show us what you know about the history of Hogtown and get to know some more tidbits about the T-Dot. \nHosted by Quizmaster Steve Hobbs\, this virtual event will test your knowledge of all things Toronto and teach you things you never knew about the 6ix. \nCompete solo or in teams of up to 4 people for a chance to win prizes from our community donors: lululemon QSW and Henderson Brewing Company (prizing details below). \nNot only will this be a fun-filled night with exciting prizes\, you’ll also be supporting a museum that aims to tell the history of our beautiful city and its many communities. \nDETAILS \n\nWednesday September 15\, 2021 from 7-9:30pm\n1-4 people per team\n$20 per person (no refunds\, option for $10 charitable tax receipt)\n\nDon’t forget to brush up on your Toronto knowledge before the big day! (Psst\, you might even learn a thing or two by exploring our website and social media) \nPRIZING \n\n1st place: 2 $100 gift cards for lululemon\n2nd place: 4 $25 gift cards for Henderson’s Brewing Company\nBest Team Name: Myseum of Toronto swag\n\nABOUT MYSEUM OF TORONTO \nMyseum is your Toronto museum. Our engaging programs and experiences showcase the history\, spaces\, culture(s)\, architecture\, and the people that represent Toronto’s unique place in the world. \nACCESSIBILITY \n\nIf you need assistance registering please email info@myseumoftoronto.com\nIf you require any other accommodations please let us know by September 3 and we will do our best to accommodate.\nClosed captioning via Zoom will be available.\n\nPLEASE NOTE \n\nIn case of any changes or cancellation we will notify you as far in advance as possible.\nWe will email you the Zoom link for this event the afternoon of the event.\nTicket sales will end on September 15 at 5pm EDT.\nDue to the nature of this event there are no refunds for purchased tickets unless the event itself is cancelled or postponed.\nTeams will dedicate a ‘Team Captain’ who will be responsible for submitting the answers. Teams will communicate with each other via text\, phone\, slack\, etc.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/myseum-toronto-history-trivia-night-1/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Myseum of Toronto":MAILTO:info@myseumoftoronto.com
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260611T010346
CREATED:20210907T195949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T195949Z
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SUMMARY:North York Historical Society September 2021 Meeting: “Amazing Women in Canadian History" with Lianne Harris
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Lianne Harris\, B.A.\, B.F.A.(Ed)\, T.E.S.L. \nLianne Harris is the History and Social Studies Resource Consultant for the Toronto District School Board and Curriculum Advisor with Upper Canada College. She has honed her many years of teaching history into an engaging\, dynamic experience. To date\, she has taught over 70\,000 students and teachers and in 2003\, she was selected by W.O.M.A.D. as one of Toronto’s Women of Influence. \nShe is the author of many books including a Canadian Best Seller and has been a frequent guest on TV\, radio\, and as keynote speaker for various academic and professional organizations. She believes learning should be relevant\, enlightening\, and best of all- fun! Lianne has an extensive catalogue of talks she has prepared. When asked what she thought about preparing new talks\, she said she loved doing a new talk because then she can buy a new costume. \nDrawing from our hidden heritage\, women from the past have been our inspiration and our guidepost. Join historian and author Lianne Harris as she explores some of the fascinating lives and contributions of the past’s most inspiring Canadian women. Some we might have heard about\, others less so. Find out about women who were courageous\, creative\, compassionate\, and just plain daring! We are because they were! A wonderful way for everyone to familiarize themselves with a piece of the forgotten past!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/north-york-historical-society-september-2021-meeting-amazing-women-in-canadian-history-with-lianne-harris/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="North York Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nyhs.ca
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260611T010347
CREATED:20210419T160813Z
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SUMMARY:The Historical Society of Ottawa: Rockin' on the Rideau: Ottawa's Golden Age of Rock & Roll
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: Jim Hurcomb\, Author\, Musician\, Radio Host\, Teacher \nFrom the day Elvis came to town in 1957… to The Five Man Electrical Band’s release of mega-hit “Signs”… relive two fabulous decades with the bands\, the clubs\, the concerts and the colourful cast of characters that made it all happen. \nThis speaker series will take place via Zoom. Register using this link. \nAll are welcome to attend without charge.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/the-historical-society-of-ottawa-rockin-on-the-rideau-ottawas-golden-age-of-rock-roll/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Ottawa":MAILTO:info@historicalsocietyottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210903T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210903T120000
DTSTAMP:20260611T010347
CREATED:20210805T140234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T140234Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Buxton History and Genealogy Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Buxton History and Genealogy Conference returns as a virtual gathering on Friday\, September 3rd\, 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone). \nThis year\, we will once again offer this exciting program of speakers at no charge to registrants. Note: While the 2021 Conference is free\, the Planning Committee is encouraging participants to consider a donation to the Buxton National Historic Site and Museum. Many small museums and historical societies have experienced reduced revenues in light of ongoing public health measures. To donate securely\, please visit http://www.buxtonmuseum.com/supporters/donations.html. \nWe have exciting presenters lined up again this year! \n\nDeirdre McCorkindale\, “Skull Stories: The Troubling History of Racial Intelligence Testing”\nRoy Finkenbine\, “The Indigenous Underground Railroad”\nCharles Holman\, “How DNA Testing Enabled Me to Learn the History of My Family & Their Escape from Slavery”\n\nPlease be sure to sign up soon as space is limited!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/2021-buxton-history-and-genealogy-conference/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Buxton Historical Society":MAILTO:buxton@ciaccess.com
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210901T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210901T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T010347
CREATED:20210813T141732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T142312Z
UID:10000314-1630522800-1630528200@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:In Conversation with Duke Redbird and Tanya Senk
DESCRIPTION:A conversation between Elder Duke Redbird & System Superintendent of Indigenous Education in the Toronto District School Board\, Tanya Senk. \nWhat were you taught about Indigenous history and culture in school? What were you not taught? \nAs more conversations surrounding Indigenous history and culture are happening locally\, nationally\, and globally we invite you to join us for this intimate conversation between Elder Duke Redbird and Tanya Senk which will be moderated by Kerry Potts. \nThis conversation will explore the current gaps that exist and speak to the critical importance of Indigenous education within the curriculum. \nThis conversation is part of the Wigwam Chi-Chemung Indigenous Interpretive Learning Centre and Floating Art Installation in partnership with Elder Duke Redbird.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/in-conversation-with-duke-redbird-and-tanya-senk/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Myseum of Toronto":MAILTO:info@myseumoftoronto.com
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210819T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210819T213000
DTSTAMP:20260611T010347
CREATED:20210809T163115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T163115Z
UID:10000305-1629403200-1629408600@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Online Lecture: Fighting For Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the online lecture “Fighting For Freedom: The Railway Weaves Through Black Canadians’ History”! \nJoin us on August 19 for the next online lecture in our 2021 series\, Railway Ties. In celebration of Emancipation Day in Canada\, Kathy Grant stops at railway crossings through time to share some Black Canadian stories. The stops include trains\, our Black veterans\, the porters\, a couple of the Royal Tours and Emancipation Day. \nIn this lecture we will be highlighting seven WWI and WWII Veterans who worked for railways including those who worked on the Royal Trains as Porters\, were involved in famous raids\, invasions\, influential legal change\, became senators and train crashes. These men include Jean Napoleon Maurice\, Percy Corbin\, Robert Strong\, Judge George Carter\, Lester Brown\, Walter Modesty and Calvin Ruck. To learn more about these amazing men and their stories\, join us for our latest lecture in the series!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/online-lecture-fighting-for-freedom/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Toronto Railway Museum":MAILTO:manager@trha.ca
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210819T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210819T133000
DTSTAMP:20260611T010347
CREATED:20210720T142857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T143038Z
UID:10000297-1629376200-1629379800@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Renaming and Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will explore the power of names and renaming\, as Canadians take part in discussions about renaming streets\, schools\, and places across the country. \nPlease register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OBdGe1M-ThmEGbe091Ls7A
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/renaming-and-reconciliation-2/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Know History Historical Services":MAILTO:info@knowhistory.ca
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210817T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T010347
CREATED:20210720T142647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T143153Z
UID:10000296-1629226800-1629230400@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Renaming and Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will explore the power of names and renaming\, as Canadians take part in discussions about renaming streets\, schools\, and places across the country. \nPlease register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i3rLdBrASvyrqlS9UMxSDA
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/renaming-and-reconciliation/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Know History Historical Services":MAILTO:info@knowhistory.ca
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210801T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210801T193000
DTSTAMP:20260611T010347
CREATED:20210629T145527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T145527Z
UID:10000286-1627840800-1627846200@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:2021 Emancipation Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Emancipation Day is now formally recognized across Canada. Join the OBHS as we celebrate with our annual event on August 1st\, at 6pm EST. \nAbout this event\nOn August 1st\, the OBHS hosts virtually the annual Emancipation Day celebration to commemorate the anniversary of the Slavery Abolition Act. \nAugust 1\, 1834\, marks the day in which the practice of the enslavement of African peoples in all British colonies came to an end. Through the tireless efforts of both the enslaved and free status Africans\, as well as Black and white abolitionists\, emancipation finally became a reality. \nThis event features speakers\, performers\, the history of Toronto Carnival\, a cooking demonstration and much more. Join us and share this free event with your family and network! \nOn March 24th\, 2021\, by unanimous consent\, the House of Commons has adopted the M-36 bill. \nCanada has now recognized August 1st as Emancipation Day nationwide – But the recognition\, the education\, the fight for justice has just begun. \nThe Motion M-36 under PMB in the name of MP Majid Jowhari\, demonstrates that the House recognize that: \n(a) the British Parliament abolished slavery in the British Empire as of August 1\, 1834; \n(b) slavery existed in British North America prior to its abolition in 1834; \n(c) abolitionists and others who struggled against slavery\, including those who arrived in Upper and Lower Canada by the Underground Railroad\, have historically celebrated August 1 as Emancipation Day; \n(d) the Government of Canada announced on January 30\, 2018\, that it would officially recognize the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent to highlight the important contributions that people of African descent have made to Canadian society\, and to provide a platform for confronting anti-Black racism; \n(e) the heritage of Canada’s people of African descent and the contributions they have made and continue to make to Canada; and that\, in the opinion of the House\, the government should designate August 1 of every year as “Emancipation Day” in Canada. \nHouse of Commons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0_JC9TwAtM \nThe OBHS invites you to become a member and welcomes donations.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/2021-emancipation-day-celebration/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Ontario Black History Society":MAILTO:admin@blackhistorysociety.ca
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210801T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210801T193000
DTSTAMP:20260611T010347
CREATED:20210714T145529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T145529Z
UID:10000294-1627837200-1627846200@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:2021 Halton Freedom Celebration Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Halton Freedom Celebration (HBHAS) Virtual Festival celebrates and acknowledges Halton’s rich Multi-cultured History. \nThe HBHAS 2021 free virtual presentation presents historians\, government\, community leaders and entertainers\, a number of which are enslaved descendants\, orphaned youths\, and freedom/equality activists denouncing racism and promoting cultural knowledge\, inclusive integration and authentic equality. \nThis video celebrates\, through inspiring narratives and exquisite music\, 187 years since the British Emancipation Act of 1834 and appreciates the Halton\, Hamilton\, Niagara area as being where the Emancipation process began; recognizing our first year of Canada’s legislated National August 1st Emancipation Day and Burlington\, Ontario\, Canada being the first city in the world to acclaim August as Emancipation Month. \nThe Halton Black History Awareness Society is please to collaborate with the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton who is distributing free food packages throughout Halton on August 1st. The HBHAS also thanks its sponsors\, Turkstra Lumber\, Burlington Arts & Culture\, TD Bank\, FACTOR and the Burlington Community Foundation for their continue support. \nEnjoy our presentation and we look forward to seeing you live at our expanded 2022 Halton Freedom Festival. \nDonations welcomed at www.hbhas.ca. Thank you.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/2021-halton-freedom-celebration-festival/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Halton Black History Awareness Society":MAILTO:hbhas2015@gmail.com
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210801T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210801T133000
DTSTAMP:20260611T010347
CREATED:20210727T204058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T204138Z
UID:10000299-1627819200-1627824600@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:159th Annual Emancipation Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual experience of reflection\, storytelling and entertainment! \nThe Emancipation Festival is pleased to provide an informative and entertaining video showcasing speakers and performers who will share compelling stories and compositions of freedom\, legacy and inclusion. \nThis virtual experience is an alternative to the annual festivities that take place in Owen Sound\, the most northern terminus of the Underground Railroad and the longest continuous running emancipation picnic in North America. \nCelebrate this special occasion with us! \nAugust 1\, 2021 will be the first Emancipation Day since Bill M-36 was unanimously passed in the House of Commons to officially recognize this significant day across Canada. \nPreview of speakers\, performers and storytellers \nFeatured on the video are the Honourable Wanda Thomas Barnard\, Senator – Nova Scotia (East Preston)\, Owen Sound’s Mayor Ian Boddy\, Members of Parliament Alex Ruff (Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound)\, Majid Jowhari (Richmond Hill) and Matthew Green (Hamilton Centre)\, Dr. Afua Cooper\, Ontario’s Poet Laureate Randell Adjei\, and many others. \nMusicians Bobby Dean Blackburn\, Brooke Blackburn\, Harrison Kennedy\, Michael Dunston\, Eugene Smith\, Josh Ritchie and other artists are also showcased. \nThe video will premiere on our YouTube Channel\, starting at noon on Sunday\, August 1. Busy at that time? That’s okay! You can watch it anytime at your convenience. \nThe Emancipation Festival is a not-for-profit organization and is grateful for the support from individuals\, businesses\, community organizations and government.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/159th-annual-emancipation-festival/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Emancipation Festival":MAILTO:owensoundemancipationfestival@gmail.com
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210728T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210728T184000
DTSTAMP:20260611T010347
CREATED:20210727T144015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T144015Z
UID:10000298-1627463700-1627497600@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Shaping Sustainability in Ontario
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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 not only what Her Honour has learned but how Ontarians are laying the groundwork for continued positive change for the future\, bringing together some of her most memorable and fascinating experiences. \nJoin us for a day of discussion\, critical thinking\, and art as we take a deep dive into the work being done across Ontario to shape sustainability. This one-day conference will feature experts\, thought leaders\, and youth from around Ontario\, all with a deep commitment to sustainability. Panels will explore various cross-sections of our society and how sustainable thinking can apply to all aspects of our lives\, shaping where and how we live\, work\, and play.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/shaping-sustainability-in-ontario/
LOCATION:online
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210727T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210727T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T010347
CREATED:20210702T153841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T153905Z
UID:10000287-1627414200-1627419600@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Mrs. Dalgairns's 1830 Kitchen – Mary F. Williamson with Elizabeth Baird
DESCRIPTION:Mary Williamson talks about the extraordinary mix of cuisine and culture in an 1830 cookbook\, with updated recipes demo’d by Elizabeth Baird \nIn 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 culinary influences\, incorporating recipes from British North America\, the United States\, England\, Scotland\, France and India. \nMrs. Dalgairn was thought by her contemporaries to be Scottish\, but she had lived for over 20 years on Prince Edward Island in Canada. In Mrs Dalgairns’s Kitchen\, Mary Williamson reclaims Dalgairns and her book’s Canadian roots. In addition to the author’s experience of Acadian and Mi’kmaq foodways\, Mrs. Dalgairns lived in Scotland for a number of years and added recipes there to her repertoire. Her mother had come from Boston\, inspiring the cookbook’s several American recipes; Dalgairns’s brothers-in-law lived in India\, reflected in the chapter devoted to curry recipes. \nWhen The Practice of Cookery first appeared in 1829\, reviewers went into ecstasies and it was a top seller for nearly 30 years\, until it was finally eclipsed by Mrs. Beeton’s famous cookbook. \nMary Williamson will be joined by Elizabeth Baird\, who adapted some of the recipes in the book for modern kitchens. Baird—who found Dalgairns’s recipes extremely practical—will demonstrate two of the updated recipes from the book. A Question & Answer with both women will follow.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/mrs-dalgairnss-1830-kitchen-mary-f-williamson-with-elizabeth-baird/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Culinary Historians of Canada":MAILTO:info@culinaryhistorians.ca
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210726T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T010347
CREATED:20210707T154513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T154544Z
UID:10000292-1627304400-1627308000@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Paper Mache Creatures With Andrea Malus (Napanee)
DESCRIPTION:What is better than getting your hands dirty and creating something that can be found within your imagination? \nArtist\, Andrea Malus\, is going to teach us about the artistic creations known as paper mache. \nTales of Fantasy and Folklore are filled with creatures and characters beyond our world and we can’t wait to see the creature you come up with! \nThis free kit will contain the materials required to make your paper mache creature in addition to common household items. Reserve yours now as quantities are limited! \nAn instructional zoom video will be available to help registrants create their creature.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/paper-mache-creatures-with-andrea-malus/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Lennox & Addington County Museum & Archives":MAILTO:museum@lennox-addington.on.ca
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210721T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T010347
CREATED:20210707T153023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T153023Z
UID:10000290-1626894000-1626901200@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Rails Through Aurora
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe community of Aurora\, Ontario has a long and storied history of railways dating back before Canada’s Confederation. This presentation will offer a comprehensive history of the railways of Aurora and its surroundings from 1853 to the present day. \nAdam will cover the important people and events involved in the construction of these railways supported by captivating visuals including maps and photographs.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/rails-through-aurora/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Toronto Railway Museum":MAILTO:manager@trha.ca
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210715T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210715T133000
DTSTAMP:20260611T010347
CREATED:20210707T142858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T142858Z
UID:10000289-1626352200-1626355800@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:An Introduction to the History of Canadian Residential Schools
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will discuss the experiences of children who attended the schools\, and the impacts this system had on Indigenous communities. \nThe presentation will also look specifically at the history of the Mohawk Institute in Brantford\, Ontario\, the oldest and longest-running residential school in Canada\, and will consider the unique history of the institution\, as well as the important work of survivors to educate the public about their experiences today. \nSpeakers: Elder Rick Hill\, Dr. Alison Norman\, Ryan Shackleton
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/an-introduction-to-the-history-of-canadian-residential-schools-2/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Know History Historical Services":MAILTO:info@knowhistory.ca
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210713T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T010347
CREATED:20210707T142644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T142644Z
UID:10000288-1626202800-1626206400@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:An Introduction to the History of Canadian Residential Schools
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will discuss the experiences of children who attended the schools\, and the impacts this system had on Indigenous communities. \nThe presentation will also look specifically at the history of the Mohawk Institute in Brantford\, Ontario\, the oldest and longest-running residential school in Canada\, and will consider the unique history of the institution\, as well as the important work of survivors to educate the public about their experiences today. \nSpeakers: Elder Rick Hill\, Dr. Alison Norman\, Ryan Shackleton
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/an-introduction-to-the-history-of-canadian-residential-schools/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Know History Historical Services":MAILTO:info@knowhistory.ca
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
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