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War of 1812: Bicentennial Talks

Heritage Toronto — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:59:47 -0400

Hear an introduction to the War of 1812, and learn how the war affected areas beyond the former Town of York - in Scarborough, Etobicoke, and the area north of the town (York Township). Enjoy a ROM History debate, or a Toronto Public Library conversation and lecture. All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Heritage Toronto gratefully acknowledges the support of the McLean Foundation for the War of 1812: Bicentennial Talks program.

1812: THE BIG PICTURE
Dr. Carl Benn, author of The War of 1812
Royal Ontario Museum Theatre
Tuesday, May 8 - 7:00 PM
Seating is limited. Please RSVP here.

Wayne and Shuster Plaque Unveiling: Friday, April 27, 2012, 1:30 p.m.

Heritage Toronto — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:49:19 -0400

Start: Apr 27 2012 - 1:30pm

End: Apr 27 2012 - 3:30pm

Johnny Wayne and Frank Shuster Legacy Plaque

Heritage in the News - May 20, 2012

Terry — Sun, 20 May 2012 12:15:20 -0400

Heritage in the News - May 20, 2012

Terry — Sun, 20 May 2012 12:08:43 -0400

In Toronto, new condo is a chip off the old block (The Globe and Mail)

Heritage Toronto Announces War of 1812 Bicentennial Discussions (Urban Toronto)

Heritage in the News - May 13, 2012

Terry — Sun, 13 May 2012 14:47:31 -0400

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(photo courtesy of The Hamilton Spectator)

Building Storeys: Subways (Torontoist)

Law society votes to keep 215-year-old ‘Upper Canada’ in its name (Toronto Star)

Heritage Toronto announces 2012 spring program of walking tours: 39 free neighbourhood walks (Canadian Architect)

Heritage in the News

Terry — Sun, 06 May 2012 17:53:56 -0400

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(photo courtesy of Toronto Star)

Building Storeys: The Trillium (Torontoist)

Heritage in the News

Terry — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:11:37 -0400

Here's Heritage Toronto's weekly recap of heritage news in our city.

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Building Storeys: Rail Bridges (Torontoist)

The Heroes of Harbord (Toronto Star)

The Scarborough Hospital Honours its Past (Inside Toronto)

A Lesson in the Joys of Toronto's Messy Urbanism (BlogTO)

Heritage in the News

Heritage Toronto — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:53:52 -0400

Heritage Toronto will be providing a weekly recap of heritage news in our city.

Feel free to add your comments at the end of this posting, including any stories we may have missed.

Heritage Toronto Awards 2012 - Call for Nominations

Heritage Toronto — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:24:37 -0400

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES COURSE (SIX WEEKS)

fairways09 — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:51:17 -0400

Start: May 8 2012 - 6:30pm

End: May 8 2012 - 8:30pm

Course Description
A guide to Toronto local history research. Are you interested in discovering the history of your house or neighbourhood, the history of your family once in Toronto, or a Toronto business or institution? Are you exploring another aspect of Toronto history? Or are you a writer or researcher? This course introduces established principles of local and family history research as taught worldwide, and suggests how to apply them in the Toronto context. We work our way through a variety of research projects, representative of the expressed interests of participants. In support of these practical case studies we review, in an integrated way, remarkable resources which we can draw upon, including some little-known ones. Watch yourself start to become a local history sleuth!

(Formerly entitled Your City, Your House, Your Family)

Number of Sessions: 6
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
May 8, 2012 - June 12, 2012
St. George Campus
For more information: learn.utoronto.ca
Course Reference: SCS 2034: Toronto's Past: Your City, Your House, Your Family

Registration
Register at learn.utoronto.ca or call 416-978-2400

CHI Banner Year Symposium

shannonlee — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:09:04 -0400

Start: Jun 4 2012 - 8:00am

End: Jun 5 2012 - 5:00pm

This year's theme is:

“Travel and Tales: inspiring stories and learning from global voyages”

The Symposium will be held on June 4 & 5, 2012 at the Japanese Cultural Centre.

The 2012 CHI Symposium will focus on the strengths and expertise of each of our program clusters at SHTC:

Festival & Events, Food & Beverage, Hotels & Resorts, and Travel & Tourism

Who will attend?

Hospitality, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Heritage, Historic Sites and Others'

We have assembled an international, multi-disciplinary group of speakers and panelists,Please feel free to read up on their exciting experiences.

Confirmed speakers:

Peter Debrine
Programme Specialist, Sustainable Tourism, UNESCO World Heritage Centre
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/

Scott Hammel
Motivational Speaker & Stunt Artist, Me to We
http://www.metowe.com/speakers/scott-hammell

Dave & Deb
The Planet D - Canada’s Adventure Couple,
http://theplanetd.com/

Gene Shannon
Frommer’s Canada - Travel guide including information on hotels, restaurants & attractions all over Canada
http://www.frommers.com/

Manfred Becker
Professor York University – Documentary Filmmaker & Editor

Toronto Friends for Life Walk-a-thon for the Ontario SPCA

courtneysmithcom — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:44:51 -0400

Start: May 26 2012 - 9:00am

End: May 26 2012 - 2:00pm

Ontario SPCA’s first annual Toronto Friends for Life Walk-a-thon presented by IAMS is not just any walk in the park - it’s a fun day for your family and four legged friends.

The walk will take place along the Martin Goodman trail for 3 kms. You may, walk, run or inline skate!

There will be face painting for the kids, contests for the best howl, loudest bark and the biggest and smallest dog in attendance!

Put your best paw forward and register at www.ospcawalk.ca and help make it Toronto’s largest walk for animals!

The Ontario SPCA’s is a not for profit organization that depends on your support to be able to provide a voice for thousands of animals suffering from, neglect, abuse, and abandonment.

The Four Wars of 1812: Remembering OUR Independence this July 4th

PARLER FORT speakers series at Fort York — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:43:45 -0400

Start: Jul 4 2012 - 7:30pm

End: Jul 4 2012 - 9:30pm

D. Peter McLeod researched and designed the major new exhibit opening in June at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, The Four Wars of 1812 (companion book published by Douglas & McIntyre, June 2012). McLeod will examine the war from the diverse perspectives of First Nations, American, Canadian and British participants.

Political scientist James Laxer will focus on the pivotal relationship forged between two bold and brilliant leaders, Major-General Brock and Tecumseh, the leader of a First Nations alliance that aimed to stop the relentless land grabs of American settlers (Tecumseh and Brock: The War of 1812, House of Anansi, 2012).

Pre-registration encouraged: 416-392-6907 x 221.
Admission $8.85 + tax, Students admitted free courtesy of Douglas & McIntyre and House of Anansi.

It's All About Kindness: A Celebration of June Callwood and the new June Callwood Park

PARLER FORT speakers series at Fort York — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:30:34 -0400

Start: May 16 2012 - 7:30pm

End: May 16 2012 - 9:30pm

June Callwood, co-founder of Casey House, Nellie's Shelter and Jessie's Centre for Teenagers was sometimes called "the conscience for the city" for her championing on behalf of women and children. Join her many friends, colleagues and family members as they remember this remarkable woman.

Hosted by the CBC's Michael Enright and with music by singer Molly Johnson, this special evening coincides with the publication of "It’s All About Kindness: Remembering June Callwood" (Cormorant Books, 2012) and the start of construction on the new June Callwood Park. Featured guests include Councillor Mike Layton, Margaret McBurney, Joe Fiorito, Joy Kogawa, Pat Capponi and more.

Landscape architect Diana Gerrard will describe the park’s design and how it will embody June Callwood's words, “It’s all about kindness.” Members of The Garden Club of Toronto will describe their fundraising efforts on behalf of the plantings in the new park, opening in 2013.

Pre-registration required: 416-392-6907 x 221 or fortyork@toronto.ca
Admission $8.85 + tax, Students admitted free, courtesy of Cormorant Books

Toronto: A Natural City? Re-Envisioning Our Built Environment

PARLER FORT speakers series at Fort York — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:15:22 -0400

Start: Apr 26 2012 - 7:30pm

End: Apr 26 2012 - 9:30pm

Is it even possible for cities to be both natural and successful? Spacing magazine’s Matt Blackett will moderate an urgent but hopeful discussion with contributors to "The Natural City" (University of Toronto Press, 2012, edited by Stephen Bede Scharper and Ingrid Leman Stefanovic) including leading figures in philosophy, architecture, ecology and urban planning as they invite us to explore how to heal the urban/nature divide.

Pre-registration encouraged: 416-392-6907 x 221.
Admission $8.85 + tax, Students admitted free

Catherine Byrns: House Servant

tohistoricsites — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:07:55 -0400

Start: Apr 7 2012 - 12:00pm

End: Apr 29 2012 - 5:00pm

Saturdays and Sundays in April, 12 to 5 p.m.

While living in their home on Bond Street, the Mackenzie family employed Catherine Byrns, as a "maid of all work". This position has been described as one of the worst-paid, most thankless jobs in the Victorian era, and it was also one of the most common.

Downton Abbey follows the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants during the reign of King George V. Fans of the show will recognize the stark contrast between the employer's life "upstairs" and the employee's life "downstairs" during April House Servant Tours at Mackenzie House.

Visit Mackenzie House on weekends in April and learn about what Catherine's life as a servant may have been like. Included with regular admission.

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Mackenzie House
82 Bond Street
416-392-6915
machouse@toronto.ca

A Vigil for Patriots: Honouring the Rebellion's Sam Lount & Peter Matthews

yoho2001 — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:30:21 -0400

Start: Apr 12 2012 - 7:30am

End: Apr 12 2012 - 8:30am

Martyrs of the Rebellion, Lount and Matthews were hanged the morning of April 12, 1838, for fighting to bring democratic government to Upper Canada. Observe this 174th anniversary with a vigil and remarks by noted historian Randall White and republican activist Ashok Charles. Attendees receive a commemorative t-shirt.
Gather at 7:30 AM at Toronto and Court Streets (north of the King Edward Hotel), site of the hangings. Event will begin at 7:45.
http://www.facebook.com/events/401306839898212/

In Between

redheadgallery — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:18:05 -0400

Start: Apr 25 2012 - 12:00pm

End: May 19 2012 - 5:00pm

Opening reception: Saturday, April 28, 2-5pm

In Between is a photo and video-based reflection on human and ecological movement and motion. By capturing and deconstructing aspects of movement, new physical and psychological exigencies come into play. From still and contemplative to dynamic and electrifying, the works metaphorically probe control, desire, freedom and the moments that happen in between.

Joan Kaufman is a Canadian multi-disciplinary artist whose practice is based in photography, sculpture, video and sound composition. She produces photographic, filmic, and video constructs that probe the human condition and natural order by examining provocative coping strategies for uncertainty, complexity and change inherent to contemporary life.

Kaufman has exhibited nationally and internationally; is the recipient of Canada Council, Ontario Arts Council and Manitoba Arts Council grants; and has works in both public and private collections. www.joankaufman.com

For more information, please contact:

Donia Almassi, Director

The Red Head Gallery
401 Richmond St West, Suite 115
Toronto, Ontario M5V 3A8
416.504.5654

Three Mackenzie Women

tohistoricsites — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:02:53 -0400

Start: Apr 14 2012 - 1:30pm

End: Apr 14 2012 - 3:00pm

Join us at Mackenzie House and learn about the women behind the man – the wife and daughters of William Lyon Mackenzie, Toronto's first mayor. Isabel talks about her life being married to the politician, journalist and leader of the Rebellion of 1837. Daughter Janet describes her married life in the bustling new city Toronto and Barbara shares her troubled existence that ended in the Queen Street mental asylum. Audience: General Mackenzie House 82 Bond Street (two blocks east of Yonge, south of Dundas) Admission: Adults $12; Seniors $10; Children $8; all prices, plus tax. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. Light refreshments included. For more information: 416-392-6915 machouse@toronto.ca

Allies in Troubled Times: The Mississauga Nation and the Battle of York

tohistoricsites — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:58:17 -0400

Start: Apr 2 2012 - 7:00pm

End: Apr 2 2012 - 8:30pm

At the same time as the Mississauga Nation was losing control of their lands on Lake Ontario they chose to fight alongside the British troops to defend Fort York against the invading Americans. Poet and storyteller Stacey LaForme of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation brings to life stories of these complex and troubled times. The evening includes a historical tour of the Fort. Storyteller: Stacey LaForme Audience: General Fort York National Historic Site 250 Fort York Blvd. (off Bathurst St. or off Lakeshore Blvd.) Admission: $15 Adults; $12 Seniors/Youth; $10 Children, plus tax. Pre-registration is required. Light refreshments included. For more information: 416-392-6907 fortyork@toronto.ca

The Battle of York and Other Ballads and Tales of the War of 1812

tohistoricsites — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:56:09 -0400

Start: Mar 31 2012 - 11:00am

From tales about Tecumseh to little known lore of York, storytellers Lorne Brown and Pat Bisset present stories and ballads from the war of 1812. Hear the earliest folk ballad that mentions Toronto (York) and a Toronto school inspector's story – these captivating tales weave together to form a folkloric fabric of the War of 1812 all in the Market Gallery’s exhibit "Finding the Fallen: The Battle of York Remembered" (exhibit on display from March 3 until September). Stroytellers: Lorne Brown and Pat Bisset Audience: General Market Gallery 95 Front St. E., Second Floor, South St. Lawrence Market Free. Please RSVP as seating is limited. For more information: 416-392-7604 marketgallery@toronto.ca

Finding Freedom: The Joshua Glover Story

tohistoricsites — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:52:27 -0400

Start: Apr 1 2012 - 3:30pm

End: Apr 1 2012 - 5:00pm

Where's Joshua Glover? The body of the ex-slave who died in June of 1888 at the "Poor House" in Newmarket was never to be found – likely sold to the Trinity Medical School in Toronto for anatomy lessons. A sad end for a man who mobilized hundreds to literally break down his prison walls and allow his escape from prison in Wisconsin. From there he followed the Underground Railroad and ended up in Canada, in Etobicoke, working for Thomas Montgomery here at Montgomery's Inn. Storyteller: Dienye Waboso Audience: Adult Montgomery's Inn 4709 Dundas St. W. (s.e. corner of Dundas St. West and Islington Ave.) Admission: $15 plus tax. Pre-registration is required. Light refreshments included. For more information: 416-394-8113 montinn@toronto.ca

The Beauty of Principles: Hector Charlesworth, Kathleen Munn and the Shaping of Modern Canada

tohistoricsites — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:29:42 -0400

Start: Mar 31 2012 - 1:00pm

End: Mar 31 2012 - 2:30pm

In early 20th century Toronto, party conversation was a battleground for passionate individuals with divergent views on art, media and nation building. Explore 1930s Spadina through the eyes of Hector Charlesworth, art critic and first chair of the Canadian Radio Broadcasting Commission, and Kathleen Munn, Toronto's first abstract painter. Event includes a performance of early 20th century music by Canadian and American composers. Storytellers: Ann McDougall & Doug Fyfe Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens 285 Spadina (next door to Casa Loma) Audience: General Admission: $15 Adults; $12 Seniors/Youth; $10 Children, plus tax. Pre-registration is required. Light refreshments included. For more information: 416-392-6910 spadina@toronto.ca

Visite guidée en français, guided tour in French -

Société histoire Toronto — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:47:28 -0400

Start: Apr 15 2012 - 2:00pm

End: Apr 15 2012 - 4:00pm

Discover the PATH in French, learn to find your way, appreciate its use and history and stay warm and dry. La Société d'histoire de Toronto vous invite à découvri le Path We meet in Union Station by the clock on the main level at 2 p.m. We end by a subway station. contact info@sht.ca 416-924-7631

Conference : - Les francophones pendant la guerre de 1812 / The francophones during the war of 1812

Société histoire Toronto — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:38:52 -0400

Start: Apr 18 2012 - 7:00pm

End: Apr 18 2012 - 9:00pm

The French Canadians were present everywhere in the region during the conflict 1812-1814, à Fort Mackinac, Détroit, Queenston Heights. They were Jean-Baptiste Baby, Jean-Baptiste Rousseau, Sir George Prévôt, Frédéric Rolette, etc. contact info@sht.ca ou 416-939-5744