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Tag: Immigration and Multiculturalism

  • A group of people gather in front of a mural against a white-walled building. In front of them, a person with a headset microphone stands holding a clipboard and gestures to the mural.
    June 3 at 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

    Little Italy on College Street

    Experience a taste of la bella vita and learn how Italian immigrants transformed College Street into a vibrant hub of food, business, and cultural traditions.

  • Six children on a field play with a soccer ball. One tries to head the ball.
    September 26 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

    Big City Soccer Dreams

    Discover Toronto’s sporting history, especially its multicultural soccer scene, and the power of “the beautiful game” in bringing together and excluding communities.

  • Six children on a field play with a soccer ball. One tries to head the ball.
    May 31 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

    Big City Soccer Dreams

    Discover Toronto’s sporting history, especially its multicultural soccer scene, and the power of “the beautiful game” in bringing together and excluding communities.

  • A manicured creek with water and a bridge in the distance. Text on the bottom left corner reads “View in Deer Park, Toronto.”

    Reflections of Beauty

    From ravines to murals, explore how beauty and wellness shape the spirit of the Yonge & St. Clair neighbourhood.

  • A colour illustration of the view of a two story building with smoke coming out of its chimney and a flag visible on the roof. There are other smaller buildings surrounding it, from the other side of the train tracks that line the complex.
    May 29 at 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

    Toronto Newcomer Day

    Discover what Toronto has to offer to newcomers and learn about the city’s diverse heritage at this community event.

  • An old, red brick building on the corner of an intersection. There is a neon sign stating “Canary Restaurant.” There are a few cars parked next to the building, along with some people walking along the street.

    Canary District in Motion

    Trace the footpaths of Indigenous peoples, labourers, and truck drivers through a community’s transformation.

  • Bloor street view of Honest Ed's department store.

    Making Change at Honest Ed’s

    Trace the evolution of Bathurst Street from Honest Ed’s bustling bargain store to a thriving centre of Black culture, activism, and entrepreneurship.

  • A woman wearing glasses and an apron holding dough.

    Oral History in the Digital Age

    What is an effective way to document a community’s heritage? Let’s explore how oral history can highlight the lived experiences of individuals.

  • Twenty two young women sitting at large tables in a domestic science class. They all wear white aprons and have their hair tied back. On the tables are gas cookers and various utensils, bowls, and pots.

    Settling In: Women, Immigration, and Domestic Work in Early 20th Century Toronto

    Domestic service was the most popular occupation for female newcomers to Toronto in the early 20th century. Many of these women, particularly from Britain and…