What’s On Calendar
August 13–19, 2012
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Harbourfront Centre is disappointed to announce that serious infrastructure issues have forced the closure of its iconic outdoor waterfront rink this winter.
We are also deeply disappointed that we must cancel our 2020–21 skating season, including our Learn to Skate program, as we were all looking forward to getting outside and skating on one of the most beautiful rinks in the city. Learn more here.
Harbourfront Centre continues to monitor the rapidly changing situation regarding the COVID-19 virus. For the health and safety of all our staff and our volunteers, our patrons, supporters and the community, and in line with the advice and guidelines of Toronto Public Health, we will be closed to the public until further notice. Learn more here.
Planet IndigenUS at the Toronto Public Library - Malvern
Monday, August 13, 2012
2:00pm
– 3:00pm
With their ‘World’-ribbed sounds and precise arrangements, Pacific Curls make music that is both worldly and enthralling.
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).
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.
Fort York: CBC's 8TH Fire Series
Monday, August 13, 2012
7:00pm
– 9:00pm
As part of the Planet IndigenUS Festival, Fort York presents CBC's 8TH Fire Series.
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).
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.
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.
Fort York: CBC's 8TH Fire Series
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
7:00pm
– 9:00pm
As part of the Planet IndigenUS Festival, Fort York presents CBC's 8TH Fire Series.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
8:00pm
– 9:00pm
OKI perfoms his contemporary fusion of Reggae, African, Electronica and Ainu folk melodies.
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.
Fort York: CBC's 8TH Fire Series
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
7:00pm
– 9:00pm
As part of the Planet IndigenUS Festival, Fort York presents CBC's 8TH Fire Series.
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.
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.
Robin Ranger at the Native Child and Family Services Aboriginal Market
Thursday, August 16, 2012
12:00pm
– 1:00pm
Robin Ranger performs his unique Indigenous flavour jazz at the Native Child and Family Services Aboriginal Market.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
7:00pm
The Castle Quartet performs Arnold Schoenberg's lushly romantic Quartet in D; the "Rosamunde" variations from Schubert's Quartet in A Minor, and music by Michael Oesterle and Carina Reeves. Thanks to Irfhan Rawji.
Fort York: CBC's 8TH Fire Series
Thursday, August 16, 2012
7:00pm
– 9:00pm
As part of the Planet IndigenUS Festival, Fort York presents CBC's 8TH Fire Series.
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.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
8:00pm
– 9:00pm
Lisa Odjig, two-time world champion hoop dancer and recent semi-finalist of Canada’s Got Talent, conducts a workshop.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Friday, August 17, 2012
7:00pm
– 8:00pm
Sage Paul presents a showcase of new fashions designed specifically for Planet IndigenUS.
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.
Trailblazers and Music Makers: Ali Fontaine and Susan Aglukark
Friday, August 17, 2012
8:00pm
–10:00pm
Emerging singer Ali Fontaine performs with trailblazer Susan Aglukark.
Friday, August 17, 2012
8:00pm
– 9:00pm
Accomplished artist and singer/songwriter Arthur Renwick performs his unique brand of blues and country.
Friday, August 17, 2012
9:00pm
– 9:30pm
Benny Walker performs his effortless blend of soul, blues, reggae and acoustic folk.
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.
Robbie Robertson Tribute Show featuring Derek Miller and Special Guests
Friday, August 17, 2012
9:30pm
–11:00pm
Celebrating not only the work of a great musician, this evening we will celebrate an innovator and icon in the Indigenous artistic community, paying homage to one of Canada's best songwriters – Robbie Robertson.
Friday, August 17, 2012
11:00pm
– 2:00am
Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award winners Winnipeg's Most headline an exciting evening of hip hop dance and music.
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.
Ursula A. Johnson - Basket Weaving Performance Art
Saturday, August 18, 2012
12:00pm
– 8:00pm
Ursula A. Johnson - Basket Weaving Performance Art
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!
Saturday, August 18, 2012
1:00pm
– 2:00pm
The acclaimed Métis Fiddler Quartet performs traditional Canadian Métis and Native fiddle music.
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.
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.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
2:30pm
– 3:30pm
Métis singer/songwriter Amanda Rheaume performs.
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.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
3:00pm
– 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.
WiijiiNiijii Lodge* featuring Robin Ranger
Saturday, August 18, 2012
4:00pm
– 4:45pm
Fort William First Nation jazz artist Robin Ranger performs in the WiijiiNiijii Lodge.
Emerging Talent Showcase - Ali Fontaine
Saturday, August 18, 2012
4:30pm
– 5:15pm
Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award-winning artist Ali Fontaine performs.
Aboriginal Recording of the Year - Juno Panel
Saturday, August 18, 2012
5:00pm
– 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.
Music Workshop: Focus on the Experimental
Saturday, August 18, 2012
5:00pm
– 6:00pm
A music workshop featuring Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) musician Robin Ranger.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
5:00pm
– 6:00pm
Artists from the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation dazzle with an array of talent from their community.
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.
WiijiiNiijii Lodge* featuring O-Jazz
Saturday, August 18, 2012
5:00pm
– 5:45pm
Toronto's O-Jazz performs their electric trio version of jazz standards in the WiijiiNiijii Lodge.
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.
Fusion of Roots - Emerging Artist Line-up
Saturday, August 18, 2012
6:00pm
– 7:45pm
Inspired by Six Nations artists, emerging youth bands including Mainline and Wes Martin fuse a new genre of roots, blues, and rock.
The Vocal Workshop - Transjoik and Tjupurru
Saturday, August 18, 2012
7:00pm
– 8:00pm
Join Sami joiking band Transjoik and Didjeribone master Tjupurru as they explore the voice in all its forms.
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.
Fusion of Roots - Joel Johnson
Saturday, August 18, 2012
8:00pm
– 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.
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.
Fusion of Roots - Benny Walker
Saturday, August 18, 2012
9:00pm
–10:00pm
Benny Walker stands at a crossroads of musical genres, blending many contemporary forms seamlessly to create a sound all his own.
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.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
9:30pm
–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.
Red Hot Late Night - Tanya Tagaq with Celina Kalluk and Michael Red
Saturday, August 18, 2012
11:00pm
– 1:30am
Nunavut-born singer Tanya Tagaq performs with Celina Kalluk and Michael Red.
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.
Theatre Workshop - Dione Joseph and Michelle St. John
Sunday, August 19, 2012
1:00pm
– 2:00pm
Dione Joseph and Michelle St. John present a theatre workshop.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
1:30pm
– 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.
WiijiiNiijii Lodge* featuring The Breaking Wind
Sunday, August 19, 2012
2:00pm
– 2:45pm
With exciting drumming and vocal performances, young rock group Breaking Wind is a force to be reckoned with.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
2:00pm
– 3:00pm
Tjupurru mixes millennia of cultures, technologies and sounds to serve up and dish out his 21st century Didjetronica.
Dotahs Cooking with Virgie General, Janace Henry, and Bertha Skye
Sunday, August 19, 2012
2:00pm
– 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.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
3:00pm
– 5:00pm
Artists from the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation dazzle with an array of talent from their community.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
3:00pm
– 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.
WiijiiNiijii Lodge* featuring Herbie Barnes and Tonto's Nephew
Sunday, August 19, 2012
3:00pm
– 3:45pm
Herbie Barnes performs in the WiijiiNiijii Lodge.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
4:00pm
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.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
4:00pm
– 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.
WiijiiNiijii Lodge* featuring Rosary Spence
Sunday, August 19, 2012
4:00pm
– 4:45pm
Rosary Spence, is a singer-songwriter and entrepreneur with a powerhouse of a voice, soulful indigenous styles and innovative spirit.
Fingerstyle Guitar & Rhythm Workshop
Sunday, August 19, 2012
4:00pm
– 5:00pm
This workshop and meet-and-greet following Don's performance will review Fingerstyle Guitar, the technique Don uses in his performance.
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.
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.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
5:00pm
– 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.
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.
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