BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Indigenous NOW - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Indigenous NOW X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://indigenousnow.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Indigenous NOW REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190727T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190727T010000 DTSTAMP:20190725T170843Z CREATED:20190725T170843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190725T170843Z UID:994-1564254000-1564189200@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:Feast In The East 74: Mdou Moctar / Pantayo / Raf Reza DESCRIPTION:Presented by the City of Mississauga\, and in partnership with Good Kind Productions\, Feast In The East brings its 74th edition to the Small Arms Inspection Building. The evening features Tuareg musician Mdou Moctar from Niger\, Toronto-based kulintang ensemble Pantayo\, and a DJ / Live PA set by Raf Reza (Toronto); with immersive visual art projects by Chloe Lum & Yannick Desranleau\, Arezu Salamzadeh\, and Khanh Tudo; and a Nigerian Suya-spiced dinner by local Nigerian-inspired caterer\, Twins In Kitchen (hallal; veggie option available). \nLimited space on a shuttle with pick-up/drop-off at 918 Bathurst and in Parkdale. More info at the event link. Book shuttle tix and food choice in advance at the link below. URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/feast-in-the-east-74-mdou-moctar-pantayo-raf-reza/ LOCATION:Small Arms Inspection Building\, 1352 Lakeshore Rd E\, Mississauga\, Ontario\, Mississauga CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/ninja-forms/2/Mdou-Moctar-photo-by-Jerome-Fino-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Good Kind Productions":MAILTO:info@good-kind.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190725T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190725T193000 DTSTAMP:20190715T152921Z CREATED:20190715T152921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190715T152921Z UID:956-1564079400-1564083000@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:OKICHITAW INDIGENOUS MARTIAL ARTS Program (every Wed and Sat at the NCCT) DESCRIPTION:Okichitaw Indigenous Martial Arts is taught at the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto located at 16 Spadina Road in Toronto ON. This martial art is a unique\, powerful\, practical martial art system that uses basic but aggressive combat movements that were employed specifically throughout Plains Indigenous Warfare. ​Based on Indigenous Plains combat techniques and tactics\, this concurrent version of the combat art embodies the spirit of the Plains Warrior fighting and warfare applications through the utilization with traditional weapons. All hand\, foot and body mechanics are a reflection of specific Plains Cree weaponry and their respective movements. Indigenous weaponry such as tomahawk\, lance\, gunstock warclub and knife are used in advanced training. URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/okichitaw-indigenous-martial-arts-program-every-wed-and-sat-at-the-ncct/ LOCATION:Native Canadian Centre of Toronto\, 16 Spadina Road \, Toronto\, ON CATEGORIES:Cultural Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/ninja-forms/2/Okichitaw_Canada.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chief Instructor George J. Lepine":MAILTO:okichitaw4@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190720T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190720T210000 DTSTAMP:20190627T234504Z CREATED:20190627T234504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190627T234504Z UID:903-1563649200-1563656400@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:Big Drum Journeys into Sacred Sounds DESCRIPTION:Big Drum Journeys into Sacred Sounds Saturday\, July 20th\, 7-9 pm \nUnlike other Drum Journeys this is one of a kind as it is to the drum beats of the Indigenous Big Drum and you will have the option of laying down during the journey and/or of creating mindful movement to the Sacred Sounds. ♥ \nTestimonials: \n“One of my most transformational personal experiences. \nThe space or gap between the drum beats\, the sacred geometry\, becomes the vehicle for the spoken prayer to ride on out to the Creator. The medicine of the drum guided by medicine woman\, Heather Clear Wind.” ~Tania DV – Toronto\, ON \n“As my journey unfolded\, I was visited by a great owl and my white Wolf. A huge eagle appeared and invited me to get on his back and fly with him.” ~JT – Toronto\, ON \n“I am incredibly grateful to Heather (Clear Wind Blows Over The Moon)\, for the safe and sacred space she creates in her drum circles. I look forward to every drum circle with Heather – I feel lucky to get to share sacred space with such a beautiful\, powerful soul.” ~Ali C. – Toronto\, ON \n“A White Wolf appears in the room and seems to be observing all that’s happening. I see a White Eagle flying high up in the sky above us. I’m feeling a deep sense of comfort in every cell of my being.” ~Joanne Deane – Toronto\, ON \n“I have witnessed and experienced the healing that takes place in her drum circles. The time and effort she puts into her work is a testament to her heart which is as genuine and special as her healing. I have immense gratitude for Heather\, her guides and the First Nations traditions she shares.” ~Cody Ellis – Toronto\, ON \nRSVP via pre-payment to reserve your spot by Friday\, July 19th otherwise it’s 50% more the day of the event. \nThere are a limited number of spaces available – payment options and further event details can be viewed on the website below. \nWe meet on the third Saturday of every month in 2019: \nJan 19th\, Feb 16th\, March 16th\, April 20th\, May 18th\, June 15th\, July 20th\, Aug 17th\, Sept 21st\, Oct 19th\, Nov 16th and Dec 21st. \nI look forward to sharing the sacred sound medicine of the big drum with you and to creating healing and peace together in sacred space. ♥ URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/big-drum-journeys-into-sacred-sounds/ LOCATION:Better Life Studios\, 390 Dupont St - Suite 201\, Toronto CATEGORIES:Cultural Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/ninja-forms/2/Big-Drum-July-2019.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Clear Wind":MAILTO:soulpurposehealing@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190715T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190715T120000 DTSTAMP:20190715T223753Z CREATED:20190715T223753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190715T223753Z UID:965-1563228000-1563192000@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:Cliff cardinal and The Skylarks @ The Cameron DESCRIPTION:Reggae/Folk/Ska\, black humour. URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/cliff-cardinal-and-the-skylarks-the-cameron/ LOCATION:The Cameron House\, 408 Queen St. W\, Toronto CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/ninja-forms/2/cameron.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190702T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190702T213000 DTSTAMP:20190624T121617Z CREATED:20190624T121617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190624T121617Z UID:892-1562092200-1562103000@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:New Moon Live Performance with Brenda MacIntyre DESCRIPTION:Get one of only 12 seats to experience Brenda MacIntyre performing LIVE\, intimate and interactive\, along with a New Moon ceremony and sacred circle. \nRound 1 East (Mind/Air): Welcome Song + Intro/Gratitude/Intentions Circle\nRound 2 South (Spirit/Fire): Interactive New Moon Ceremony with Sound Healing\nRound 3 West (Emotions/Water): Live Performance & Singalong with Brenda MacIntyre\nRound 4 North (Body/Earth): Grounding and Sharing Circle + Travelling Song \nIMPORTANT: Drug-free\, Alcohol-free Sacred Space\, respecting cultural and venue protocols. Fragrance-free Zone: No artificial perfumes or colognes and please keep natural scents to a minimum. Many highly sensitive people (including Brenda) are allergic. \nBrenda’s events promote inclusion and equality in a fun\, interactive\, safe\, non-judgmental format… and you will NEVER be forced to do anything you don’t want to do. \nIf you can make it\, get your ticket NOW as space is extremely limited – to only 12 people. URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/new-moon-live-performance-with-brenda-macintyre/ LOCATION:ChocoSol\, 1131 St. Clair West.\, Toronto CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/ninja-forms/2/July-IndigenousNowEvent.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Brenda MacIntyre%2C Medicine Song Woman":MAILTO:techva@brendamacintyre.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190630T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190630T160000 DTSTAMP:20190701T134551Z CREATED:20190701T134551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T134551Z UID:912-1561903200-1561910400@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:Cliff Cardinal & The Skylarks at the Kensington Market !!! DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed Native playwright/actor Cliff Cardinal brings his reggae band The Skylarks to the Kensington Market’s monthly ‘Pedestrian Sunday’ event. The band will perform outdoors from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at 184 Baldwin St. URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/cliff-cardinal-the-skylarks-at-the-kensington-market/ LOCATION:Pedestrian Sunday at the Kensington Market\, 184 Baldwin St.\, \, Toronto\, ON CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/ninja-forms/2/Cliff-at-Rehearsal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190626T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190626T200000 DTSTAMP:20190531T111232Z CREATED:20190531T111232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T111232Z UID:815-1561550400-1561579200@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:Indigenous History Month Celebration DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate with the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto at their 10th annual Indigenous History Month Celebration! More details and itinerary posted soon. URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/indigenous-history-month-celebration/ LOCATION:Yonge and Dundas Square\, 1 Dundas St E\, Toronto CATEGORIES:Cultural Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/ninja-forms/2/nttc.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190626T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190626T160000 DTSTAMP:20190529T155356Z CREATED:20190529T154618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T155356Z UID:735-1561527000-1561564800@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:South East Scarborough Pow Wow DESCRIPTION:South East Scarborough Pow Wow URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/south-east-scarborough-pow-wow/ CATEGORIES:Cultural Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/ninja-forms/2/South-East-Scarborough-Pow-Wow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190623T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190623T230000 DTSTAMP:20190529T083125Z CREATED:20190415T170643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T083125Z UID:274-1561316400-1561330800@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:Luminato Festival: Maada'ookii Songlines DESCRIPTION:A massive choral event with 200 singers from 8 diverse choirs\, 4 soloists\, and an Indigenous ensemble braiding their songs\, styles\, voices and cultures\, set against Toronto’s breathtaking waterfront. \nStand by the water and close your eyes; listen. Is there a drum-like pulse in the sound of the city? A single voice raising its melody to the stars? Or a noisy fury blaring out a cacophony of frustrations and dreams? \nMaada’ookii Songlines features 200 voices from 8 diverse choirs\, 4 soloists and a fusion Indigenous musical ensemble in a new massive choral experience composed by Luminato veteran\, Juno Award-nominated cris derksen. As the sun descends and this free outdoor massive choral event begins\, the city will be enveloped in sound coming from the land\, water and from above. A soundtrack for the city\, the performance comes with a powerful history and a promise: “as long as the sun shines; as long as the waters flow downhill; and as long as the grass is green.” \nMaada’ookii is an Ojibway word\, with several slightly different meanings. It is a genderless word. He/she distributes something; he/she gifts something; he/she shares something with others. Songlines in cross-Indigenous tradition are songs that help to find the way. \nMaada’ookii Songlines is a reminder that whatever our backgrounds may be\, we all come from the stars. \n  \n\n  \n \nCris Derkson\nA rising star on the Canadian world / classical / folk / electronica scenes\, award-winning Aboriginal cellist Cris Derksen is known for building layers of sound into captivating performances. Her music braids the traditional and contemporary in multiple dimensions\, weaving her traditional classical training and her aboriginal ancestry with new school electronics\, creating genre defying music. \n  \n\n  \nPresented by TD Canada Trust. \n \nSupported by the Government of Ontario and Canada Council for the Arts. URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/luminato-festival-maadaookii-songlines/ LOCATION:Harbourfront Centre\, 235 Queens Quay W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 2G8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Picture2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190622T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190622T200000 DTSTAMP:20190529T160214Z CREATED:20190529T160112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T160214Z UID:742-1561204800-1561233600@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:Na Me Res Annual Pow Wow DESCRIPTION:Na Me Res Annual Pow Wow URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/na-me-res-annual-pow-wow/ LOCATION:Fort York\, 250 Fort York Blvd\, Toronto CATEGORIES:Cultural Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/ninja-forms/2/Na-Me-Res-Pow-Wow.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190620T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190620T210000 DTSTAMP:20190529T073648Z CREATED:20190507T090712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T073648Z UID:420-1561055400-1561064400@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:First Contact Screening and Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Ahead of National Indigenous Day\, please join us for an eyeopening screening of APTN’s First Contact\, which takes six Canadians\, all with stereotypical opinions about Indigenous People\, on a unique 28-day exploration of Indigenous Canada. \nWe will also be joined by two castmembers\, Ashley and Jamie-Sue\, who will participate in a panel discussion with Chief Stacey Laforme. URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/first-contact-screening-and-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:Black Box Theatre – QEPCCC\, 2302 Bridge Road\, Oakville CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion/Workshop/Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/first-contact.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190619T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190619T200000 DTSTAMP:20190531T111240Z CREATED:20190531T111240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T111240Z UID:818-1560967200-1560974400@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:Self Presentation in the Performing Arts DESCRIPTION:In this day in age\, emerging musicians need more than just refined talent to survive the industry. Many understand that before someone books you\, you have to start booking yourself – so what are the best practices for self presentations? This workshop provides a basics on how to properly plan and execute grassroots events. Topics covered include: venues and tech\, budgets and marketing\, audience development and ticketing\, insurance and security – and so much more. The tools provided by this workshop will give participants the foundation to develop their own personal live music strategies. \nFree! This workshop is intended for Indigenous and cultural diverse artists. This workshop is part of IPAA’s 2019 March to June Workshop Series. \nDoors open at 6:00PM\, workshop starts at 6:30! \nLead By Sergio Elmir / Futuro Libre \nSergio Elmir is an artist manager\, music consultant and curator based in Toronto\, Canada with over a dozen years of experience working with local\, national and international artists. \nIn 2017\, Sergio launched Futuro Libre Creative Agency (FLCA). FLCA uses a social enterprise model\, built on the framework of fair compensation\, safe spaces\, mentorship and allyship to support artists and audiences that identify as Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Colour (BIPOC) in both creative and business ventures. \nFLCA works on artist and audience development for a variety of Latinx-Canadian artists including: Alex Cuba\, The Mariachi Ghost\, New Tradition Music\, LOLAA\, and Los Poetas. FLCA also works in music consulting and curation for a variety of cultural institutions including: Harbourfront Centre\, the Aga Khan Museum\, TD Jazz Fest\, RPM Live\, World Haus Records\, The Music Gallery\, Toronto Fringe Festival\, Canadian Music Week\, the CAB Tour\, LyricFind and others. \nIPPA greatly appreciates the financial support for the 2019 Workshop Series from the Toronto Arts Council. URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/self-presentation-in-the-performing-arts/ LOCATION:Centre for Indigenous Theatre\, 180 Shaw St\, Suite #209\, Toronto CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion/Workshop/Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/ninja-forms/2/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_59477484_87470621081_1_original.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190615T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190615T190000 DTSTAMP:20190529T083517Z CREATED:20190510T110846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T083517Z UID:451-1560610800-1560625200@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:Spring Indigenous Community Social DESCRIPTION:Spring Indigenous Community Social URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/spring-indigenous-community-social/ LOCATION:Evergreen Brickworks\, 550 Bayview Avenue\, Toronto CATEGORIES:Multi-disciplinary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/spring-social.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190614T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190614T230000 DTSTAMP:20190531T111249Z CREATED:20190531T111249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T111249Z UID:822-1560542400-1560553200@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:Biziindan! DESCRIPTION:‘Biziindan’ means ‘listen or listen to’ in Anishinaabemowin\, the language of the Anishinaabeg (Ojibwe peoples). Through the power of music\, BIZIINDAN! encourages listeners to actively consider their roles and responsibilities to the land\, water\, and Indigenous ancestral territories. \nInspired by the surge of the Indigenous global revolution\, BIZIINDAN! features the diverse music and voices at the forefront of this movement: highly regarded cultural leader and chanteuse Marie Gaudet\, 2010 Juno Award-winning band Digging Roots\, 2017 Polaris Music Prize-winner Lido Pimienta\, award-winning legendary artist Pura Fe\, and 2018’s Polaris Music Prize-winner Jeremy Dutcher. The relentless activism of the featured artists will reflect their truths and determination to shift\, disrupt and make change. \nA highlight of the evening is a tribute performance to the legacy of Mi’kmaq and Scottish artist\, Willie Dunn\, a pioneer of protest ballads and advocate for Indigenous rights. This finale performance will feature a newly commissioned arrangement of Dunn’s single written for his prolific film and Canada’s first music video\, The Ballad of Crowfoot (1968-NFB). \n— \nMore tickets are available through the Koerner Hall website: https://www.rcmusic.com/events-and-performances/luminato-presents-biziindan! \n— \nCREATIVE PRODUCER/DIRECTION\nDenise Bolduc \nLIGHTING & IMAGE DESIGN\nMichel Charbonneau \nPRODUCTION & TECHNICAL MANAGER\nDuncan MacMillan \nSTAGE MANAGER\n​Jennifer Lee \nTHE BALLAD OF CROWFOOT FINALE \nMUSIC DIRECTOR/ARRANGER\nRaven Kanatakta \nSTRING ARRANGEMENT\nOwen Pallett \nSTRING TRIO\nSuhashini Arulanandam\nAmahl Arulanandam\nAlyssa Delbaere-Sawchuk \n— \nBIZIINDAN! is supported by Slaight Music. \nThe United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2019 as the International Year of Indigenous Languages to raise awareness of the global crisis Indigenous languages face and to inspire all peoples to take action by supporting Indigenous language speakers. \nLuminato is grateful for the support of the National Film Board. \n—\nAccessibility \nHearing Assistance Devices \nAll performances URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/biziindan/ LOCATION:Koerner Hall\, Royal Conservatory of Music\, 273 Bloor Street West\, Toronto CATEGORIES:Multi-disciplinary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/ninja-forms/2/57355495_2572518959443959_6392568927536283648_n-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190614T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190614T210000 DTSTAMP:20190606T121742Z CREATED:20190606T121742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T121742Z UID:866-1560538800-1560546000@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:Roadside Occupations DESCRIPTION:“Roadside Occupations” is an exhibition of two projects “Scavenging for the Many Faces of Raven” and “Get There From Here” by artists Teresa Vander Meer-Chasse (Upper Tanana\, White River First Nation) and Nicole Bauberger. Please join us on Friday\, June 14th for the opening reception. Saturday\, June 15th we will be offering a FREE community workshop. \nThe exhibition will be up from June 15th – August 11th. URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/roadside-occupations/ LOCATION:Grimsby Public Art Gallery\, 18 Carnegie Lane\, Grimsby\, Ontario CATEGORIES:Visual art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/ninja-forms/2/Roadside-occupations-poster-jpeg-.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Grimsby Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:gpag@grimsby.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190612T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190612T210000 DTSTAMP:20190531T111257Z CREATED:20190531T111257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T111257Z UID:825-1560366000-1560373200@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:Lisa Jackson in Conversation with Mathew Borrett DESCRIPTION:For ‘Biidaaban: First Light’\, Lisa Jackson joined forces with 3D artist Mathew Borrett to create an interactive virtual reality experience that pictures a future Toronto overgrown by nature. Intertwining scenes of the city’s downtown core overtaken by plant life with spoken and written text of the Wendat\, Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) and Anishinaabe (Ojibway)\, ‘Biidaaban: First Light’ is a work of Indigenous futurism that creates a world where languages and vegetation thrive. \nJoin Jackson and Borrett for a conversation that delves into the process of making this extraordinary work. \nAbout Lisa Jackson:\nLisa Jackson is a cross-genre filmmaker whose works have screened at Hotdocs\, Tribeca\, SXSW\, Berlinale and London BFI\, and aired on many networks in Canada. Her work has garnered many awards including a Genie and Canadian Screen Award and Playback Magazine named her one of Ten to Watch. She is Anishinaabe\, lives in Toronto\, and her recent projects include the internationally acclaimed VR Biidaaban: First Light and the short IMAX 3D film Lichen. Along with a large-scale immersive installation Transmissions\, on the power of Indigenous languages\, she is also working on more traditional film and TV projects. See more at lisajackson.ca \nAbout Mathew Borrett:\nMathew Borrett is an artist living and working in Toronto. He has worked as an illustrator\, and as an environment/concept artist in the film and TV industry.This program is presented in partnership with the Aboriginal Curatorial Collective (ACC/CCA). \nImage courtesy of Mathew Borrett URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/lisa-jackson-in-conversation-with-mathew-borrett/ LOCATION:MOCA Toronto\, 158 Sterling Road\, Toronto CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion/Workshop/Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/ninja-forms/2/60636152_10157050575876702_8285823071760154624_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190610T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190610T230000 DTSTAMP:20190531T111306Z CREATED:20190531T111306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T111306Z UID:829-1560196800-1560207600@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:NXNE 2019 Curator Series: The Jerry Cans DESCRIPTION:NXNE presents…\n2019 Curator Series with The Jerry Cans / Pai Gaalaqautikkut \nJoin us for a night of music curated by The Jerry Cans & hosted by Tom Power\, featuring sets from: \nThe Jerry Cans \nJosh Q (The Trade-offs)\nFXCKMR\nBloom\nDJ Hua Li 化力 \nMonday\, June 10\nHorseshoe Tavern\n8PM – $8 Adv – 19+ \nTickets on sale now: https://www.showclix.com/event/nxne-2019-curator-series-the-jerry-cans \nOr grab a NXNE wristband for $29 to see this and many more: https://www.showclix.com/event/nxne-2019 URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/nxne-2019-curator-series-the-jerry-cans/ LOCATION:Horseshoe Tavern\, 370 Queen St W\, Toronto CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/ninja-forms/2/61425232_10155389410262537_7956137404979478528_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190607T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190607T233000 DTSTAMP:20190531T111340Z CREATED:20190531T111340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T111340Z UID:844-1559934000-1559950200@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:#FNLROM: IndigenousNOW DESCRIPTION:Kick-off June with #FNLROM: Indigenous NOW\, dance to top Indigenous talent\, enjoy tasty food\, and explore the gallery dedicated to First Peoples art & culture. \nThe Friday night art party celebrates First Peoples art\, music\, food and culture with Classic Roots\, Rosary Spence\, David R. Maracle\, Naomi Smith and others. 7 pm. $15.50-$17 URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/fnlrom-indigenousnow/ LOCATION:Royal Ontario Museum\, 100 Queens Park\, Toronto\, ON M5S 2C6\, Toronto CATEGORIES:Multi-disciplinary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/ninja-forms/2/rom_fnl_generic3_600x400_en_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190607T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190607T233000 DTSTAMP:20190513T095909Z CREATED:20190513T095909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T095909Z UID:469-1559905200-1559950200@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:Indigenous Stories\, Songs\, and Rhymes DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, rhymes and songs with Indigenous Community member Christine. \nDrop-In\, Ages 0-5 URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/indigenous-stories-songs-and-rhymes/ LOCATION:Toronto Public Library – Downsview Library\, 2793 Keele Street\, Toronto CATEGORIES:Cultural Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/ninja-forms/2/233354393876_1_original.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190604T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190604T213000 DTSTAMP:20190531T111315Z CREATED:20190531T111315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T111315Z UID:833-1559673000-1559683800@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:Sing Yourself Alive Circle in Toronto with Brenda MacIntyre DESCRIPTION:TICKETS: $20 in advance; $25 at the Door. \nDATE/TIME: 6:30 to 9:30 PM\, Tuesday June 4\, 2019 \nAll are welcome. Limited seats available. \nWHAT TO EXPECT: \nGet one of only 12 seats to experience an Intimate and interactive singing and drumming circle with Brenda MacIntyre. Receive Medicine Wheel teachings and a special live performance and New Moon Ceremony with Brenda MacIntyre. \n~ Round 1 East (Mind/Air): Welcome Song + Intro/Gratitude/Intentions Circle\n~ Round 2 South (Spirit/Fire): Live Performance & Singalong\, New Moon Chocolate Ceremony\n~ Round 3 West (Emotions/Water): Singing & Drumming Circle\n~ Round 4 North (Body/Earth): Grounding and Sharing Circle + Travelling Song \nWHAT TO BRING: \n* Your own mug so you can Pay What You Can on Coffee\, Mochas\, Drinking Chocolate and Tea. \n* Reusable Container for savings on delicious direct-trade cacao dark chocolate and other healthy treats.\n* Your own water bottle or cup (Chocosol will provide cold water to refill your bottle/cup and hot water to top up any tea you purchase. You will need water to keep you hydrated as we run energy through our bodies).\n* Your Hand Drum IF you have one (any kind)\, or you can borrow a shaker from me if you like.\n* Yoga Mat or Cushion if you prefer to be on the floor.\n* Sacred Item to be blessed on the New Moon altar (optional). \nIMPORTANT: Drug-free\, Alcohol-free Sacred Space\, respecting cultural and venue protocols. Fragrance-free Zone: No artificial perfumes or colognes and please keep natural scents to a minimum. Many highly sensitive people (including Brenda) are allergic. \nBrenda’s events promote inclusion and equality in a fun\, interactive\, safe\, non-judgmental format… and you will NEVER be forced to do anything you don’t want to do. URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/sing-yourself-alive-circle-in-toronto-with-brenda-macintyre/ LOCATION:ChocoSol\, 1131 St. Clair West.\, Toronto CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/ninja-forms/2/57608880_10158403061622586_7250347645430923264_o.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190601T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190601T170000 DTSTAMP:20190531T111324Z CREATED:20190531T111324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T111324Z UID:837-1559390400-1559408400@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:TAIBU CHC's 1st Annual Outdoor Powwow 2019 DESCRIPTION:IT’S POWWOW TIME!!!! \nAanii Community\, \nCome on out to TAIBU Community Health Centre’s 1st Annual Powwow “Honouring Our Community” \nHost Drum: Young Creek \nCo-Host: All Nations Jrs\nOpen Drum to the First 3 that register (small honourarium provided) \nIf you would like to contribute to the success of this event via sponsorship packages\, cash donations\, swag for give away and vending space\, registry\, please connect with Neno for more details \n2Spirit Head Dancer: TBA\nMale Head Dancer: TBA\nFemale Head Dancer: TBA \nHonourarium for first 100 dancers to register. \nIf you would like to contribute to the success of this event via sponsorship packages\, cash donations\, swag for give away and vending space\, registry\, please connect with Neno for more details \nTochrym@taibuchc.ca \nCash donations in support will be provided with tax receipts for $20 or more. All monies collected will help support Mental Wellness Programs within the Scarborough Region. \nDonations can be made to: \nhttps://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/taibu-community-health-centre/ \nThis is an open community gathering for community by community. Let’s all pitch in! How will you help to honour our community? \nChi MiiGwetch\,\nNeno URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/taibu-chcs-1st-annual-outdoor-powwow-2019/ LOCATION:Lester B. Pearson Collegiate Institute (Malvern- SCARBOROUGH)\, 150 Tapscott Rd\, Scarborough CATEGORIES:Cultural Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/ninja-forms/2/56848169_10157302519307340_6058798781216849920_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190601T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190601T123000 DTSTAMP:20190601T125947Z CREATED:20190531T111333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190601T125947Z UID:840-1559381400-1559392200@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:Storytelling\, Community\, Indigenous Art & Knowledge Sharing DESCRIPTION:Presented by MUSE Arts and One Land\, One People who are honoured to work in solidarity with Indigenous artist Isaac Murdoch! Read bio below: \n“My name is Bomgiizhik (Revolving Sky) and am from Serpent River First Nation. I am fish clan and live in a small Ansihinabek Village called Nimkii Aazhibikoong.\nHaving spent many years active in securing indigenous rights for our future generations in the north\, I felt a strong need to help our relatives in the south achieve the same equality and human rights that we are striving for. We are connected and have strong ties. \nThere is a prophecy of when the condor meets the eagle. They say this has happened already and are in a time of great change. They say Indigenous ppl will rise up and help protect the planet in a time of great sorrow. I believe this is our calling. \nWe all come from these lands and are in solidarity. \nOne Land\, One People “ \nIsaac Murdoch \nAny donation you give during this event \,will support the work done by Muse Arts and One Land One People. You can donate at the door. * URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/storytelling-community-indigenous-art-knowledge-sharing/ LOCATION:918 Bathurst Centre for Culture\, Arts\, Media & Education\, 918 Bathurst St\, Toronto\, ON M5R 3G5\, Toronto CATEGORIES:Literary Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/ninja-forms/2/56696866_2289771021074116_3948747203425599488_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190531T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190531T203000 DTSTAMP:20190529T083602Z CREATED:20190507T085113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T083602Z UID:414-1559311200-1559334600@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:Paprika Festival: Indigenous Arts Program Showcase DESCRIPTION:A full day art\, community\, and conversation showcasing the participants and their work developed in the Indigenous Arts Program and additional programming that sheds new light on decolonizing our understanding of love and community through environmentalism\, language\, and comedy. \nJoin us for the Indigenous Arts Program Showcase on Saturday May 25th\, which features the work of the participants in the Indigenous Arts Program: Cole Forrest\, Joelle Peters\, and Theresa Cutknife & Jesse Wabegijig. Alongside the three Indigenous Arts Program shows\, the day will include a panel discussion on Indigenous love and how it informs art-making (with Falen Johnson\, Jeff D’Hondt\, and other artists) and a cabaret-style soiree of music\, dance\, drag\, poetry\, and performance featuring Ashley Bombay\, Rhinestone Chickadee\, Sophie Dow\, Brendan Chandler\, Jay Northcott\, Olivia Shortt\, and Ravyn Wngz\, curated by Ty Sloane. \nThe Indigenous Arts Program is facilitated by Michaela Washburn\, with mentors Veronica Johnny\, and Falen Johnson; and supported through new partnerships with IndigenED and TO Live. URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/paprika-festival-indigenous-arts-program-showcase/ LOCATION:Native Earth Performing Arts & Aki Studio\, 585 Dundas Street East\, Toronto CATEGORIES:Multi-disciplinary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/paprika.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Indigenous Arts Program Showcase":MAILTO:create@paprikafestival.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190531T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190531T160000 DTSTAMP:20190529T083302Z CREATED:20190513T094557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T083302Z UID:466-1559307600-1559318400@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:An Afternoon with Joseph Pitawanakwat DESCRIPTION:An Afternoon with Joseph Pitawanakwat URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/an-afternoon-with-joseph-pitawanakwat/ LOCATION:Evergreen Brickworks\, 550 Bayview Avenue\, Toronto CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion/Workshop/Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/ninja-forms/2/joseph-pitawanakway.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190521T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190521T140000 DTSTAMP:20190510T113658Z CREATED:20190510T112055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190510T113658Z UID:457-1558443600-1558447200@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:Miziwe Biik Info Session: Small Business Plan Program DESCRIPTION:Attend this four-week program and learn how to write a ready-to-pitch plan for your Indigenous business.\nThere will be an information session on May 21\, 2019 at 1 PM. The program will start in June. To find out more info contact justin@miziwebiik.com. URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/miziwe-biik-info-session-small-business-plan-program/ LOCATION:Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training\, 167 Gerrard Street East\, Toronto CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion/Workshop/Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/SBPP.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190512T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190512T150000 DTSTAMP:20190510T110432Z CREATED:20190510T110151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190510T110432Z UID:445-1557662400-1557673200@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:Live Painting at Pacha Arts: Hayá’daha’ | Sumakruray DESCRIPTION:Live Painting at Pacha Arts: Hayá’daha’ | Sumakruray URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/live-painting-at-pacha-arts-hayadaha-sumakruray/ LOCATION:Pacha Indigenous Art Collection\, 614 Bloor Street West\, Toronto CATEGORIES:Visual art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/pacha.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190509T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190509T230000 DTSTAMP:20190509T232727Z CREATED:20190509T232534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T232727Z UID:438-1557428400-1557442800@indigenousnow.ca SUMMARY:World Premiere Documentary Screening W’at Abowt Us DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Documentary Screening W’at Abowt Us URL:https://indigenousnow.ca/event/world-premiere-documentary-screening-wat-abowt-us/ LOCATION:Fox Theatre\, 2236 Queen Street East\, Toronto CATEGORIES:Film/Media Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indigenousnow.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/premiere.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR