August 13-19,2012
Week 33 of Year 2012
In My Own Eyes: Photostories by Aboriginal Youth
Monday, August 13, 2012
5:00am–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
Teiotiokwaonháston / Deyodyogwaǫháhs:dǫh (Encircles Everything)
Monday, August 13, 2012
9:00am– 4:00pm
Elizabeth Doxtater's solo work is a breathtaking homage made from corn husks.
August 11–19,2012
Planet IndigenUS at the Toronto Public Library - Morningside
Monday, August 13, 2012
2:00pm– 3:00pm
Born and bred in Whakatane in the north island of New Zealand, Joe Harawira is a storyteller and expert in tikanga (protocols) and is a passionate teacher and performer of kapahaka (performing arts).
August 13, 2012
Te Pou Rahui Performance Workshop
Monday, August 13, 2012
6:00pm– 8:00pm
Join Te Pou Rahui for this unique workshop consisting of an MB (Muscle & Bone, Mind & Body) class, a 30-minute showing of performance works by Charles Koroneho, and a discussion of image work and its relation to Indigenous choreographic practices.
August 13, 2012
In My Own Eyes: Photostories by Aboriginal Youth
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
5:00am–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
Teiotiokwaonháston / Deyodyogwaǫháhs:dǫh (Encircles Everything)
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
9:00am– 4:00pm
Elizabeth Doxtater's solo work is a breathtaking homage made from corn husks.
August 11–19,2012
Planet IndigenUS at the Toronto Public Library - Spadina Road
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
2:00pm– 3:00pm
Born and bred in Whakatane in the north island of New Zealand, Joe Harawira is a storyteller and expert in tikanga (protocols) and is a passionate teacher and performer of kapahaka (performing arts).
August 14, 2012
Falen Johnson - Invisible Stories
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
7:00pm– 8:00pm
Falen Johnson examines the stories of the past on these performance-based art walks, giving the history gravitas when you are standing in the physical place of where the narratives took place.
August 14–16,2012
Planet IndigenUS presents Founder's Cup Opening Ceremony
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
7:00pm– 8:00pm
Featuring musical and dance performances by local Six Nations artists.
August 14, 2012
In My Own Eyes: Photostories by Aboriginal Youth
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
5:00am–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
Teiotiokwaonháston / Deyodyogwaǫháhs:dǫh (Encircles Everything)
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
9:00am– 4:00pm
Elizabeth Doxtater's solo work is a breathtaking homage made from corn husks.
August 11–19,2012
Wednesday, August 15, 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.
August 10–18,2012
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
8:00pm– 9:30pm
A play by Six Nations playwright Falen Johnson is a humorous look at how stereotypes and blood quantum are viewed by society.
August 15, 2012
In My Own Eyes: Photostories by Aboriginal Youth
Thursday, August 16, 2012
5:00am–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
Teiotiokwaonháston / Deyodyogwaǫháhs:dǫh (Encircles Everything)
Thursday, August 16, 2012
9:00am– 4:00pm
Elizabeth Doxtater's solo work is a breathtaking homage made from corn husks.
August 11–19,2012
Thursday, August 16, 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.
August 10–18,2012
Thursday, August 16, 2012
2:00pm– 5:00pm
Join Anna Stanisz, Assistant Curator, Programs and Education on a tour of the McMichael's current special exhibition Fashionality: Dress and Identity in Contemporary Canadian Art curated by Julia Pine.
August 16, 2012
Thursday, August 16, 2012
2:00pm– 4:00pm
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
Falen Johnson - Invisible Stories
Thursday, August 16, 2012
7:00pm– 8:00pm
Falen Johnson examines the stories of the past on these performance-based art walks, giving the history gravitas when you are standing in the physical place of where the narratives took place.
August 14–16,2012
Dancing on the Pier: Toronto All-Star Big Band (Swing and Social Ballroom Dancing)
Thursday, August 16, 2012
7:00pm– 9:00pm
Dancing on the Pier is a social dancer's dream come true!
August 16, 2012
imagineNATIVE's indigiFLIX: Music is the Medicine
Thursday, August 16, 2012
8:00pm– 9:00pm
A revealing documentary that follows the critically acclaimed blues-rock artist Derek Miller as he strives to elevate his esteemed career.
August 16, 2012
Thursday, August 16, 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.
August 16–18,2012
In My Own Eyes: Photostories by Aboriginal Youth
Friday, August 17, 2012
5:00am–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
Teiotiokwaonháston / Deyodyogwaǫháhs:dǫh (Encircles Everything)
Friday, August 17, 2012
9:00am– 4:00pm
Elizabeth Doxtater's solo work is a breathtaking homage made from corn husks.
August 11–19,2012
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.
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.
August 10–18,2012
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.
August 17, 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."
August 16–18,2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
7:00pm– 8:00pm
Sage Paul presents a showcase of new fashions designed specifically for Planet IndigenUS.
August 17, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
7:00pm– 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
Spirit Transforming - Dancers of Damelahamid
Friday, August 17, 2012
8:00pm– 9:00pm
Deeply rooted in the timeless dance traditions, Spirit Transforming is an exploration and celebration of the essence of Aboriginal peoples.
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.
August 16–18,2012
In My Own Eyes: Photostories by Aboriginal Youth
Saturday, August 18, 2012
5:00am–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
Teiotiokwaonháston / Deyodyogwaǫháhs:dǫh (Encircles Everything)
Saturday, August 18, 2012
9:00am– 5:00pm
Elizabeth Doxtater's solo work is a breathtaking homage made from corn husks.
August 11–19,2012
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.
August 10–18,2012
Ursula A. Johnson - Basket Weaving Performance Art
Saturday, August 18, 2012
12:00pm– 8:00pm
Ursula A. Johnson - Basket Weaving Performance Art
August 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."
August 16–18,2012
Saturday, August 18, 2012
1:00pm– 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
Saturday, August 18, 2012
1:00pm– 8:00pm
Kids can create their own beaded bracelets or anklets with colorful beads!
August 18–19,2012
Saturday, August 18, 2012
1:00pm– 2:00pm
A collection of short films explores the indigenous experience.
August 18, 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.
August 18, 2012 13&15
Saturday, August 18, 2012
2:00pm– 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
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.
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.
August 11–19,2012
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.
August 18, 2012 13&15
Saturday, August 18, 2012
5:00pm– 6:00pm
Dancers of Damelahamid workshop includes interactive dance movement and background history on the Coastal First Nations of BC.
August 18, 2012
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.
August 18, 2012
Saturday, August 18, 2012
7:00pm– 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
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.
August 18–19,2012
Saturday, August 18, 2012
8:30pm– 9:30pm
Taiwan's Tjimur Dance Theatre presents a performance of ancestral customs, modern movements and everyday gestures.
August 18, 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.
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.
August 18, 2012
In My Own Eyes: Photostories by Aboriginal Youth
Sunday, August 19, 2012
5:00am–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
Teiotiokwaonháston / Deyodyogwaǫháhs:dǫh (Encircles Everything)
Sunday, August 19, 2012
9:00am– 5:00pm
Elizabeth Doxtater's solo work is a breathtaking homage made from corn husks.
August 11–19,2012
Sunday, August 19, 2012
1:00pm– 6:00pm
Kids can create their own beaded bracelets or anklets with colorful beads!
August 18–19,2012
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.
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.
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.
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.
August 19, 2012
Sunday, August 19, 2012
7:00pm– 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
There's always something happening at Harbourfront Centre!
- Visual arts exhibitions
- Take a stroll on the Boardwalk
- Tour our Craft & Design Studios
For details inquire at the Info Desk or call 416-973-4000.
