Guest Speaker: Jim Hurcomb, Author, Musician, Radio Host, Teacher From 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. This speaker series will take...
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). This 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...
A conversation between Elder Duke Redbird & System Superintendent of Indigenous Education in the Toronto District School Board, Tanya Senk. What were you taught about Indigenous history and culture in school? What were you not taught? As more conversations surrounding Indigenous history and culture are happening locally, nationally, and globally we invite you to join...
Join us for the online lecture "Fighting For Freedom: The Railway Weaves Through Black Canadians’ History"! Join 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...
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. Please register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OBdGe1M-ThmEGbe091Ls7A
