Saturday, August 18, 2012
In My Own Eyes: Photostories by Aboriginal Youth
Saturday, August 18, 2012 5:00 AM - 11:30PM
Aboriginal youth share their stories with people across Ontario in the photographic exhibition In My Own Eyes (July 1 - September 30, 2012).
August 10-19, 2012
Earthly Connections
Saturday, August 18, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00PM
Each of the sculptural pieces in this group exhibition encapsulates an element of Haudenosaunee worldviews, a nod to the past, and homage to the materials.
August 11-19, 2012
Greg Staats - A Retrospective
Saturday, August 18, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00PM
This solo retrospective exhibit highlights Six Nation's artist Greg Staats through a multi-faceted presentation of his works.
August 11-19, 2012
Teiotiokwaonháston / Deyodyogwaǫháhs:dǫh (Encircles Everything)
Saturday, August 18, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00PM
Elizabeth Doxtater's solo work is a breathtaking homage made from corn husks.
August 11-19, 2012
Four From Six
Saturday, August 18, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00PM
Four Artists from Six Nations present photographs and paintings to confront and transgress Aboriginal art expectations.
August 11-19, 2012
Material Wealth: Revealing Landscape
Saturday, August 18, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00PM
Eight artists have an affinity with a particular material and focus-in on its meaning and trajectory across culture and geography.
August 10-19, 2012
NOT SO FAST
Saturday, August 18, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00PM
This exhibition brings together works by seven Indigenous artists who address the many products and by products of consumer society including communication, stereotypes, obsolescence, extinction, colonialism, fast food, ideas of tradition and more!
August 10-19, 2012
Exhibition - Red Runners
Saturday, August 18, 2012 10:00 AM - 5:00PM
An exhibition hosted at the Bata Shoe Museum.
August 10-19, 2012
Not Forgetting
Saturday, August 18, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00PM
The exhibition Not Forgetting reminds us of the knowledge and experiences that come from our own lives, or those of our family and community.
August 10-19, 2012
Visual Arts Summer Exhibitions
Saturday, August 18, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00PM
Eight exciting new exhibitions, including a co-production with the Woodland Cultural Centre as part of the Planet IndigenUS festival.
July 20 - September 23, 2012
Museum of Inuit Art - Complimentary Guided Tours
Saturday, August 18, 2012 11:00 AM
The Museum of Inuit Art offers complimentary guided tours of the museum every day during Planet InidgenUS.
August 10-19, 2012
Toronto Now: Lisa Myers and Autumn Chacon
Saturday, August 18, 2012 11:00 AM - 10:30PM
A unique exploration of the origins and migrations of indigenous recipes.
August 11-19, 2012
World Café
Saturday, August 18, 2012 12:00 PM - 12:00AM
What are you in the mood for today? Our newly renovated World Café, in the former location of the Lakeside Terrace Tent, features a host of the best cuisine from around the world at affordable prices.
August 10-19, 2012
International Marketplace
Saturday, August 18, 2012 12:00 PM - 11:00PM
Shop the world, every weekend, all summer long. Our International Marketplace features fab finds from all corners of the globe.
August 10-19, 2012
Frost: The Lives and Culture of the Sami People
Saturday, August 18, 2012 12:00 PM - 10:00PM
Sami photographer Fred Ivar Utsi Klemetsen presents an exhibition of his work.
August 10-19, 2012
This We Know... An exhibition of recent work by students in the Aboriginal Visual Culture Program at OCAD University
Saturday, August 18, 2012 12:00 PM - 10:00PM
Students from the ABVC program at OCAD University strut their stuff at Planet IndigenUs in an exhibition highlighting the diversity and beauty of their art.
August 10-19, 2012
Celebrating: Washi and Two Cultures
Saturday, August 18, 2012 12:00 PM - 5:00PM
An exhibition of Japanese papermaking met by indigenous artists, most of whom are using it for the first time.
August 10-18, 2012
Little Big Man Remix
Saturday, August 18, 2012 12:00 PM - 6:00PM
Little Big Man Remix by the Contrary Collective takes a disciplinary boundary breaking and oppositional stance on pop cultural renderings of Indigenous culture, in particular the film Little Big Man.
August 10-18, 2012
Ursula A. Johnson - Basket Weaving Performance Art
Saturday, August 18, 2012 12:00 PM - 8:00PM
Ursula A. Johnson - Basket Weaving Performance Art
August 18, 2012
Tools for Conviviality
Saturday, August 18, 2012 12:00 PM - 8:00PM
Bringing together artists and practices that create and engage tools to effect change and reconsider social behaviour, Tools for Conviviality includes works that are interactive as well as mechanisms towards self-help, political shifts, ritual devices, potential weapons, and means for critique.
June 30 - August 26, 2012
Lifestyle Zone
Saturday, August 18, 2012 12:00 PM - 11:00PM
Wanna relax by the waterfront? Come to the new Lifestyle Zone, sit back, Tweet, Instagram, snack and explore. Be a part of this new café culture!
August 10-19, 2012
Jaco Ishulutaq
Saturday, August 18, 2012 12:30 PM - 5:00PM
Artist Jaco Ishulutaq from Panniqtuuq (Pangnirtung), Nunavut speaks about his experiences as part of the special exhibition "Working Together: The Cooperative Influence."
August 16-18, 2012
Museum of Inuit Art - Complimentary Guided Tours
Saturday, August 18, 2012 1:00 PM
The Museum of Inuit Art offers complimentary guided tours of the museum every day during Planet InidgenUS.
August 10-19, 2012
The Métis Fiddler Quartet
Saturday, August 18, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:00PM
The acclaimed Métis Fiddler Quartet performs traditional Canadian Métis and Native fiddle music.
August 18, 2012
IndigenUS Short Film Series
Saturday, August 18, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:00PM
A collection of short films explores the indigenous experience.
August 18, 2012
Emilie Corbiere: Porcupine and Friends
Saturday, August 18, 2012 1:00 PM - 1:30PM
Storyteller Emilie Corbiere entertains with tales of a sometimes grumpy sourpuss of a porcupine.
August 18, 2012 13&15
Polytoxic Dance Workshop
Saturday, August 18, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:00PM
Polytoxic's all ages workshop fuses traditional Pacific dance with pop and contemporary dance moves. Have fun shakin' your booty!
August 18, 2012
String a Bead
Saturday, August 18, 2012 1:00 PM - 8:00PM
Kids can create their own beaded bracelets or anklets with colorful beads!
August 18-19, 2012
Susuriwka - Willow Bridge
Saturday, August 18, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:30PM
Don't miss the North American premiere of Susuriwka - Willow Bridge. Co-produced with Yokohama Noh Theater, Kaha:wi Dance Theatre, and Harbourfront Centre’s Planet IndigenUS Festival 2012.
August 17-19, 2012
Rabbit and Bear Paws
Saturday, August 18, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00PM
Rabbit and Bear Paws is for the young and the young at heart. This series is set in 1750’s colonized North America and features the comical adventures of two brothers, Rabbit and Bear Paws.
August 18, 2012
Film: Artist and Director Talk
Saturday, August 18, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00PM
Artists and directors discuss the importance and process of IndigenUS filmmaking with moderator Jason Ryle of the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival.
August 18, 2012
Family Fun Tent
Saturday, August 18, 2012 2:00 PM - 6:00PM
The Family Fun Tent is a space where families can create art and learn more about First Nations culture.
August 11-19, 2012
Modern Aboriginal Cuisine with Rich Francis
Saturday, August 18, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00PM
Chef Rich Francis presents a food demo of Modern Aboriginal Cuisine.
August 18-19, 2012
Amanda Rheaume
Saturday, August 18, 2012 2:30 PM - 3:30PM
Métis singer/songwriter Amanda Rheaume performs.
August 18, 2012
Transjoik
Saturday, August 18, 2012 3:00 PM - 4:30PM
Norway's Transjoik creates music that is exciting, vital, and powerful, using the human voice in a way you've never heard before.
August 18, 2012
What you eat isn't what you grow
Saturday, August 18, 2012 3:00 PM - 4:00PM
A panel discussion regarding seed banks, genetically modified foods, coop/community gardening and food canopy, from an IndigenUS perspective.
August 18, 2012
Fashion Show in the WiijiiNiijii Lodge*
Saturday, August 18, 2012 3:00 PM - 3:45PM
Join us for a fashion show in WiijiiNiijii Lodge.
August 18, 2012
Emilie Corbiere: Porcupine and Friends
Saturday, August 18, 2012 3:30 PM - 4:00PM
Storyteller Emilie Corbiere entertains with tales of a sometimes grumpy sourpuss of a porcupine.
August 18, 2012 13&15
WiijiiNiijii Lodge* featuring Robin Ranger
Saturday, August 18, 2012 4:00 PM - 4:45PM
Fort William First Nation jazz artist Robin Ranger performs in the WiijiiNiijii Lodge.
August 18, 2012
Cooking With The Wolfman
Saturday, August 18, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:00PM
Join Chef David Wolfman, an internationally recognized expert in wild game and traditional Aboriginal cuisine, for a cooking demo.
August 18-19, 2012
Emerging Talent Showcase - Ali Fontaine
Saturday, August 18, 2012 4:30 PM - 5:15PM
Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award-winning artist Ali Fontaine performs.
August 18, 2012
The Graffiti Project
Saturday, August 18, 2012 5:00 PM - 6:00PM
Students of Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo at Mohawk and Cayuga immersion school at Six Nations will embark on a series of art workshops learning the techniques, artistry and potential of graffiti.
August 18, 2012
New Credit Showcase
Saturday, August 18, 2012 5:00 PM - 6:00PM
Artists from the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation dazzle with an array of talent from their community.
August 18-19, 2012
WiijiiNiijii Lodge* featuring O-Jazz
Saturday, August 18, 2012 5:00 PM - 5:45PM
Toronto's O-Jazz performs their electric trio version of jazz standards in the WiijiiNiijii Lodge.
August 18, 2012
Dancers of Damelahamid
Saturday, August 18, 2012 5:00 PM - 6:00PM
Dancers of Damelahamid workshop includes interactive dance movement and background history on the Coastal First Nations of BC.
August 18, 2012
Aboriginal Recording of the Year - Juno Panel
Saturday, August 18, 2012 5:00 PM - 6:30PM
A panel discussion reviewing the "Aboriginal Recording of the Year" Juno category by exploring questions surrounding Indigenous sound, culture, and categorization in music.
August 18, 2012
Music Workshop: Focus on the Experimental
Saturday, August 18, 2012 5:00 PM - 6:00PM
A music workshop featuring Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) musician Robin Ranger.
August 18, 2012
Emerging Talent Showcase - Cris Derksen
Saturday, August 18, 2012 6:00 PM - 7:00PM
Award-winning Aboriginal cellist Cris Derksen builds layers of sound into captivating performances.
August 18, 2012
Fusion of Roots - Emerging Artist Line-up
Saturday, August 18, 2012 6:00 PM - 7:45PM
Inspired by Six Nations artists, emerging youth bands including Mainline and Wes Martin fuse a new genre of roots, blues, and rock.
August 18, 2012
WiijiiNiijii Lodge* featuring Direction Four
Saturday, August 18, 2012 6:00 PM - 6:45PM
Folk-rock band Direction Four perform in the WiijiiNiijii Lodge.
August 18, 2012
Meegwun Fairbrother
Saturday, August 18, 2012 6:00 PM - 7:00PM
Dora Award-nominated performer Meegwun Fairbrother brings his "Living Like A Warrior" for youth and families to Planet IndigenUS.
August 18, 2012
Susuriwka - Willow Bridge
Saturday, August 18, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:30PM
Don't miss the North American premiere of Susuriwka - Willow Bridge. Co-produced with Yokohama Noh Theater, Kaha:wi Dance Theatre, and Harbourfront Centre’s Planet IndigenUS Festival 2012.
August 17-19, 2012
The Vocal Workshop - Transjoik and Tjupurru
Saturday, August 18, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:00PM
Join Sami joiking band Transjoik and Didjeribone master Tjupurru as they explore the voice in all its forms.
August 18, 2012
Film - Trudell
Saturday, August 18, 2012 7:30 PM - 8:30PM
An exploration of Native American activist and poet John Trudell's fusion of radical politics, music, writing, and art.
August 18, 2012
Fusion of Roots - Joel Johnson
Saturday, August 18, 2012 8:00 PM - 9:00PM
Award-winning blues artist Joel Johnson’s music gives a nod to the sounds of the past, while forging forward with a youthful edge.
August 18, 2012
Emerging Talent Showcase - IsKwé
Saturday, August 18, 2012 8:00 PM - 9:00PM
Eclectic trip-hop/soul singer IsKwé performs.
August 18, 2012
Tjimur Dance Theatre
Saturday, August 18, 2012 8:30 PM - 9:30PM
Taiwan's Tjimur Dance Theatre presents a performance of ancestral customs, modern movements and everyday gestures.
August 18, 2012
Paddle Song
Saturday, August 18, 2012 8:30 PM - 9:30PM
Paddle Song is a one woman stage play with words and music about the life of Pauline Johnson, beloved Canadian poet and touring performer.
August 18-19, 2012
Fusion of Roots - Benny Walker
Saturday, August 18, 2012 9:00 PM - 10:00PM
Benny Walker stands at a crossroads of musical genres, blending many contemporary forms seamlessly to create a sound all his own.
August 18, 2012
Polytoxic - Trade Winds
Saturday, August 18, 2012 9:00 PM - 9:30PM
Australian dance-theatre company Polytoxic returns to Planet IndigenUS with a striking new performance on The Natrel™ Pond at Harbourfront Centre.
August 16-18, 2012
Rhombus
Saturday, August 18, 2012 9:30 PM - 11:00PM
New Zealand's Rhombus will get your soul and feet moving with their diverse sound of electronic dub, reggae, hip hop, funk, breaks and soul.
August 18, 2012
Red Hot Nights - Veronika Swartz and Kitsuné Soleil
Saturday, August 18, 2012 11:00 PM - 2:00AM
Join us for an evening of burlesque, humour and sensuous music as we celebrate the vitality and sometimes hedonistic art forms with the Indigenous community.
August 18, 2012
Red Hot Late Night - Tanya Tagaq with Celina Kalluk and Michael Red
Saturday, August 18, 2012 11:00 PM - 1:30AM
Nunavut-born singer Tanya Tagaq performs with Celina Kalluk and Michael Red.
August 18, 2012
There's always something happening at Harbourfront Centre!
- Artists-in-residence at work in the Craft Studios
- Visual arts exhibitions in the York Quay Centre
- Check out the exhibitions at The Power Plant
- Grab a bite at Lakeside EATS
For details inquire at the Info Desk or call 416-973-4000.
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