What’s On Calendar
August 17–19, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
10:00am–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.
Event run: August 10–19, 2012
Visual Arts Summer Exhibitions
Friday, August 17, 2012
10:00am–11:00pm
Eight exciting new exhibitions, including a co-production with the Woodland Cultural Centre as part of the Planet IndigenUS festival.
Event run: July 20 – September 23, 2012
Material Wealth: Revealing Landscape
Friday, August 17, 2012
10:00am–11:00pm
Eight artists have an affinity with a particular material and focus-in on its meaning and trajectory across culture and geography.
Event run: August 10–19, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
10:00am–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!
Event run: August 10–19, 2012
Planet IndigenUS at the Toronto Public Library - Parliament Street
Friday, August 17, 2012
10:00am–11:00am
Australian dance-theatre company Polytoxic combines stunning projections, bold costuming and intricate physical performance.
Event run: August 17, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
12:00pm– 5:00pm
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.
Event run: August 10–18, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
2:00pm– 3:00pm
Artist Jaco Ishulutaq from Panniqtuuq (Pangnirtung), Nunavut speaks about his experiences as part of the special exhibition "Working Together: The Cooperative Influence."
Event run: August 16–18, 2012
Planet IndigenUS at the Toronto Public Library - North York Central
Friday, August 17, 2012
2:00pm– 3:00pm
Using traditional native teachings and humour, the comical adventures of Rabbit and Bear Paws are based on the seven fire prophecies and the seven grandfathers.
Event run: August 17, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
7:00pm– 8:00pm
Sage Paul presents a showcase of new fashions designed specifically for Planet IndigenUS.
Event run: August 17, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
9:00pm– 9:30pm
Australian dance-theatre company Polytoxic returns to Planet IndigenUS with a striking new performance on The Natrel™ Pond at Harbourfront Centre.
Event run: August 16–18, 2012
Visual Arts Summer Exhibitions
Saturday, August 18, 2012
10:00am–11:00pm
Eight exciting new exhibitions, including a co-production with the Woodland Cultural Centre as part of the Planet IndigenUS festival.
Event run: July 20 – September 23, 2012
Saturday, August 18, 2012
10:00am–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.
Event run: August 10–19, 2012
Saturday, August 18, 2012
10:00am–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!
Event run: August 10–19, 2012
Material Wealth: Revealing Landscape
Saturday, August 18, 2012
10:00am–11:00pm
Eight artists have an affinity with a particular material and focus-in on its meaning and trajectory across culture and geography.
Event run: August 10–19, 2012
Ursula A. Johnson - Basket Weaving Performance Art
Saturday, August 18, 2012
12:00pm– 8:00pm
Ursula A. Johnson - Basket Weaving Performance Art
Event run: August 18, 2012
Saturday, August 18, 2012
12:00pm– 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.
Event run: August 10–18, 2012
Saturday, August 18, 2012
12:30pm– 5:00pm
Artist Jaco Ishulutaq from Panniqtuuq (Pangnirtung), Nunavut speaks about his experiences as part of the special exhibition "Working Together: The Cooperative Influence."
Event run: August 16–18, 2012
Saturday, August 18, 2012
1:00pm– 8:00pm
Kids can create their own beaded bracelets or anklets with colorful beads!
Event run: August 18–19, 2012
Emilie Corbiere: Porcupine and Friends
Saturday, August 18, 2012
1:00pm– 1:30pm
Storyteller Emilie Corbiere entertains with tales of a sometimes grumpy sourpuss of a porcupine.
Event run: August 18, 2012 13&15
Saturday, August 18, 2012
2:00pm– 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.
Event run: August 18, 2012
Saturday, August 18, 2012
2:00pm– 6:00pm
The Family Fun Tent is a space where families can create art and learn more about First Nations culture.
Event run: August 11–19, 2012
What you eat isn't what you grow
Saturday, August 18, 2012
3:00pm– 4:00pm
A panel discussion regarding seed banks, genetically modified foods, coop/community gardening and food canopy, from an IndigenUS perspective.
Event run: August 18, 2012
Emilie Corbiere: Porcupine and Friends
Saturday, August 18, 2012
3:30pm– 4:00pm
Storyteller Emilie Corbiere entertains with tales of a sometimes grumpy sourpuss of a porcupine.
Event run: August 18, 2012 13&15
Saturday, August 18, 2012
6:00pm– 7:00pm
Dora Award-nominated performer Meegwun Fairbrother brings his "Living Like A Warrior" for youth and families to Planet IndigenUS.
Event run: August 18, 2012
Saturday, August 18, 2012
8:30pm– 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.
Event run: August 18–19, 2012
Saturday, August 18, 2012
9:00pm– 9:30pm
Australian dance-theatre company Polytoxic returns to Planet IndigenUS with a striking new performance on The Natrel™ Pond at Harbourfront Centre.
Event run: August 16–18, 2012
Red Hot Nights - Veronika Swartz and Kitsuné Soleil
Saturday, August 18, 2012
11:00pm– 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.
Event run: August 18, 2012
Visual Arts Summer Exhibitions
Sunday, August 19, 2012
10:00am– 9:00pm
Eight exciting new exhibitions, including a co-production with the Woodland Cultural Centre as part of the Planet IndigenUS festival.
Event run: July 20 – September 23, 2012
Sunday, August 19, 2012
10:00am– 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.
Event run: August 10–19, 2012
Material Wealth: Revealing Landscape
Sunday, August 19, 2012
10:00am– 9:00pm
Eight artists have an affinity with a particular material and focus-in on its meaning and trajectory across culture and geography.
Event run: August 10–19, 2012
Sunday, August 19, 2012
10:00am– 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!
Event run: August 10–19, 2012
Sunday, August 19, 2012
1:00pm– 6:00pm
Kids can create their own beaded bracelets or anklets with colorful beads!
Event run: August 18–19, 2012
Sunday, August 19, 2012
2:00pm
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.
Event run: August 19, 2012
Sunday, August 19, 2012
2:00pm– 6:00pm
The Family Fun Tent is a space where families can create art and learn more about First Nations culture.
Event run: August 11–19, 2012
WiijiiNiijii Lodge* featuring Herbie Barnes and Tonto's Nephew
Sunday, August 19, 2012
3:00pm– 3:45pm
Herbie Barnes performs in the WiijiiNiijii Lodge.
Event run: August 19, 2012
Sunday, August 19, 2012
4:30pm– 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.
Event run: August 18–19, 2012
Planet IndigenUS Closing Ceremonies
Sunday, August 19, 2012
5:00pm– 6:30pm
Join us as we reaffirm connections and bring this year's festival to a close.
Event run: August 19, 2012
There's always something happening at Harbourfront Centre!
- Skating on the Natrel Rink (weather permitting)
- Check out our Visual arts exhibitions
- Visit our Craft & Design Studios
- Check out the greenery at the Toronto Music Garden
For details inquire at the Info Desk or call 416-973-4000.
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