August 19-21, 2012
Weekend of Week 33 of Year 2012

Raymond Boisjoly - captured speech writing back: Toronto

Sunday, August 19, 2012 12:00 AM - 12:00AM

Artist Raymond Boisjoly will produce captured speech writing back: Toronto, a public installation on the south façade of The Power Plant as part of The Power Plant’s Summer 2012 group exhibition Tools for Conviviality (June 30 – August 26, 2012).

August 10-19, 2012

Frost at the Gladstone: The Lives and Culture of the Sami People

Sunday, August 19, 2012 12:00 AM - 12:00AM

Sami photographer Fred Ivar Utsi Klemetsen presents an exhibition of his work.

August 10-30, 2012

In My Own Eyes: Photostories by Aboriginal Youth

Sunday, August 19, 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

Sunday, August 19, 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

Sunday, August 19, 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)

Sunday, August 19, 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

Sunday, August 19, 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

Sunday, August 19, 2012 10:00 AM - 9:00PM

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

Sunday, August 19, 2012 10:00 AM - 9:00PM

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

Not Forgetting

Sunday, August 19, 2012 10:00 AM - 9:00PM

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

Sunday, August 19, 2012 10:00 AM - 9:00PM

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

Sunday, August 19, 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

Sunday, August 19, 2012 11:00 AM - 3:00PM

A unique exploration of the origins and migrations of indigenous recipes.

August 11-19, 2012

World Café

Sunday, August 19, 2012 12:00 PM - 8:00PM

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

Sunday, August 19, 2012 12:00 PM - 8:00PM

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

Sunday, August 19, 2012 12:00 PM - 6:00PM

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

Sunday, August 19, 2012 12:00 PM - 6:00PM

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

Exhibition - Red Runners

Sunday, August 19, 2012 12:00 PM - 5:00PM

An exhibition hosted at the Bata Shoe Museum.

August 10-19, 2012

Brunch with Keriwa Café - Aaron Joseph Bear Robe

Sunday, August 19, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00PM

Join Aaron Joseph Bear Robe for a Brunch with Keriwa Café cooking demo.

August 19, 2012

Tools for Conviviality

Sunday, August 19, 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

Sunday, August 19, 2012 12:00 PM - 8:00PM

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

Suddenly Sámi (Min mors hemmelighet)

Sunday, August 19, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:30PM

August 19, 2012

String a Bead

Sunday, August 19, 2012 1:00 PM - 6:00PM

Kids can create their own beaded bracelets or anklets with colorful beads!

August 18-19, 2012

Theatre Workshop - Dione Joseph and Michelle St. John

Sunday, August 19, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:00PM

Dione Joseph and Michelle St. John present a theatre workshop.

August 19, 2012

Don Ross

Sunday, August 19, 2012 1:30 PM - 2:00PM

Be inspired by the strong instrumental tunes of Don Ross, a finger-picking guitar champion fascinated by the possibility of playing several lines at once: melody, middle voices and bass line.

August 19, 2012 13&15

Tjupurru

Sunday, August 19, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00PM

Tjupurru mixes millennia of cultures, technologies and sounds to serve up and dish out his 21st century Didjetronica.

August 19, 2012

Family Fun Tent

Sunday, August 19, 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

Dotahs Cooking with Virgie General, Janace Henry, and Bertha Skye

Sunday, August 19, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00PM

Dotah's Cooking brings together three local female chefs who share their favorite family recipes that represent more than just the preparation of food.

August 19, 2012

SUNDAY SCENE / Rodrigo Martí

Sunday, August 19, 2012 2:00 PM

Rodrigo Martí is a Mexican-Canadian artist working between sculpture, performance and drawing, and he will offer his responses to the current exhibition at The Power Plant.

August 19, 2012

WiijiiNiijii Lodge* featuring The Breaking Wind

Sunday, August 19, 2012 2:00 PM - 2:45PM

With exciting drumming and vocal performances, young rock group Breaking Wind is a force to be reckoned with.

August 19, 2012

Modern Aboriginal Cuisine with Rich Francis

Sunday, August 19, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00PM

Chef Rich Francis presents a food demo of Modern Aboriginal Cuisine.

August 18-19, 2012

Don Ross

Sunday, August 19, 2012 3:00 PM - 3:30PM

Be inspired by the strong instrumental tunes of Don Ross, a finger-picking guitar champion fascinated by the possibility of playing several lines at once: melody, middle voices and bass line.

August 19, 2012 13&15

New Credit Showcase

Sunday, August 19, 2012 3:00 PM - 5:00PM

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 Herbie Barnes and Tonto's Nephew

Sunday, August 19, 2012 3:00 PM - 3:45PM

Herbie Barnes performs in the WiijiiNiijii Lodge.

August 19, 2012

Weengushk Film Institute 'Best Of' Student Films

Sunday, August 19, 2012 3:30 PM - 5:00PM

Join us for an exciting collection of films created by the students from Weengushk Film Institute.

August 19, 2012

Nymphs, Masques and Madness

Sunday, August 19, 2012 4:00 PM

Les Amusements de la Chambre perform glorious music from 17th-century Italy and England, interspersed with new music inspired by Baroque forms by Canadian composers. Thanks to Sonja & Michael Koerner.

August 19, 2012

Leela Gilday

Sunday, August 19, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:00PM

A captivating Dene singer-songwriter, Leela Gilday is a passionate, soulful performer who takes listeners on a journey through a musical world where freedom and joy balance sorrow and injustice.

August 19, 2012

Painting Workshop - Introduction to Mixed Media

Sunday, August 19, 2012 4:00 PM - 6:00PM

This energizing and informative class will emphasize experimentation and how to establish your own individual creative process.

August 19, 2012

WiijiiNiijii Lodge* featuring Rosary Spence

Sunday, August 19, 2012 4:00 PM - 4:45PM

Rosary Spence, is a singer-songwriter and entrepreneur with a powerhouse of a voice, soulful indigenous styles and innovative spirit.

August 19, 2012

Cooking With The Wolfman

Sunday, August 19, 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

Fingerstyle Guitar & Rhythm Workshop

Sunday, August 19, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:00PM

This workshop and meet-and-greet following Don's performance will review Fingerstyle Guitar, the technique Don uses in his performance.

August 19, 2012

Paddle Song

Sunday, August 19, 2012 4:30 PM - 5:30PM

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

Rhombus

Sunday, August 19, 2012 5:00 PM - 6:00PM

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 19, 2012

Planet IndigenUS Closing Ceremonies

Sunday, August 19, 2012 5:00 PM - 6:30PM

Join us as we reaffirm connections and bring this year's festival to a close.

August 19, 2012

Susuriwka - Willow Bridge

Sunday, August 19, 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

Visual Arts Summer Exhibitions

Monday, August 20, 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

Visual Arts Summer Exhibitions

Tuesday, August 21, 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

Tools for Conviviality

Tuesday, August 21, 2012 12:00 PM - 6:00PM

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

There's always something happening at Harbourfront Centre!

For details inquire at the Info Desk or call 416-973-4000.

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