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 - 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).
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
6:00pm
7:00pm
Dora Award-nominated performer Meegwun Fairbrother brings his "Living Like A Warrior" for youth and families to Planet IndigenUS.
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.
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.
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.
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
4:30pm
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.