What’s On Calendar
August 6–12, 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.
Monday, August 6, 2012
2:00pm
– 3:00pm
Be enchanted by the ancient ritual art of stilt-dancing brought to you by SwizzleStick Theatre and see if you spot Island Soul’s very own traditional Caribbean Moko Jumbie!
Reggaerobics Workshop with Tamla Matthews
Monday, August 6, 2012
2:30pm
– 3:00pm
Tamla Matthews leads an aerobics class that uses only reggae/dancehall and calypso/soca music to fuel stretching, cardio and toning.
Moko Jumbie: The Dancing Spirits of Trinidad (For Kids!)
Monday, August 6, 2012
3:00pm
– 6:00pm
An introductory workshop for kids on the traditions of Moko Jumbie (stilt-dancing spirit of the forest) and all of its transitions from Africa to the Caribbean and Canada.
Monday, August 6, 2012
4:00pm
– 5:00pm
Incorporating diverse styles, cultures and costumes, Caribbean Folk Performers will regale you with bold colours, breathtaking moves, uplifting drumming and engaging storytelling!
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
9:00pm
Drew Barrymore's directorial debut is chockfull of girl power and packed with non-stop, edge-of-your-seat, roller derby action.
Dancing on the Pier: Afro Caribbean, Zouk and Cumbia
Thursday, August 9, 2012
7:00pm
– 9:00pm
Dancing on the Pier is a social dancer's dream come true!
Friday, August 10, 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.
Celebrating the Crossroads featuring Dallas Arcand
Friday, August 10, 2012
7:00pm
– 9:00pm
Dallas Arcand, a high energy Aboriginal Entertainer from the Alexander (Kipohtakaw) Cree Nation, performs.
Celebrating the Crossroads featuring James Jones
Friday, August 10, 2012
7:00pm
– 9:00pm
James Jones helps to Celebrate the Crossroads with performances around the Harbourfront Centre site.
Celebrating the Crossroads - Indigenous Cinema
Friday, August 10, 2012
9:00pm
–11:00pm
Short films by Indigenous filmmakers from across the globe Celebrate The Crossroads during the Planet IndigenUS Opening Night Spectacle.
Indigenous Voices - Global Space: A Theatre Workshop
Saturday, August 11, 2012
1:00am
– 2:00am
Using simple creativity games, the workshop with Michael Walling will explore indigenous lives and stories, and relate them to today's global concerns.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
10:30am
– 5:30pm
No experience required! In this one-day class, students will learn how to make a sterling silver ring from a sheet of metal.
Toronto Now: Lisa Myers and Autumn Chacon
Saturday, August 11, 2012
11:00am
–10:30pm
A unique exploration of the origins and migrations of indigenous recipes.
Saturday, August 11, 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.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
1:00pm
– 1:20pm
New Mexico Native American dance groups of diverse origin share their cultural experiences and interact with festival visitors.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
2:30pm
– 3:30pm
Fragments is a contemporary dance piece inspired by Lara Kramer's mother's experiences of the residential schools in Canada.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
2:30pm
– 3:30pm
Born and bred in Whakatane in the north island of New Zealand, Harawira is a storyteller, expert in tikanga (protocols) and is a passionate teacher and performer of kapahaka (performing arts).
Saturday, August 11, 2012
3:00pm
– 3:20pm
New Mexico Native American dance groups of diverse origin share their cultural experiences and interact with festival visitors.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
3:00pm
– 4:00pm
Formidable guitarist Matthew Andrae performs.
Write Your Own Story - Kinnie Starr
Saturday, August 11, 2012
4:30pm
– 5:00pm
Learn how to write your own story through songwriting, hip hop and poetry through inspiring, creative exploration.
Beading Workshop - Naomi Smith
Saturday, August 11, 2012
5:00pm
– 6:00pm
Create your own beaded ankle or wrist bracelet using a basic stringing technique and traditional materials.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
5:00pm
– 5:20pm
New Mexico Native American dance groups of diverse origin share their cultural experiences and interact with festival visitors.
Power of the Voice, Heart of the Drum - Goombine
Saturday, August 11, 2012
5:00pm
– 5:30pm
Multi-talented artist Goombine performs on the Outdoor Stage at Woodland Cultural Centre.
A Critical & Political History of Indigenous Art in Canada
Saturday, August 11, 2012
5:30pm
– 6:30pm
Be part of an intriguing discussion on the history of Indigenous Art in Canada that explores artists, culture, history, thinking, and meaning.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
5:30pm
– 6:30pm
Black Indians is a film directed by Chip Richie, exploring the histories of Native Americans and African-Americans as parallel tracks of tragedy.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
6:00pm
– 7:00pm
Born and bred in Whakatane in the north island of New Zealand, Harawira is a storyteller, expert in tikanga (protocols) and is a passionate teacher and performer of kapahaka (performing arts).
Music Workshop: Focus on Blues
Saturday, August 11, 2012
7:00pm
– 8:00pm
Featuring Jani Lauzon and Dave West, this workshop will explore the Blues influence in each artist's music.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
8:00pm
– 9:30pm
I, George Nepia celebrates the life of an East Coast boy who rose from humble beginnings and became one of world rugby's first superstars.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
8:30pm
– 9:30pm
Fragments is a contemporary dance piece inspired by Lara Kramer's mother's experiences of the residential schools in Canada.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
9:00pm
–10:30pm
A night of comedy that pokes fun at stereotypes and political issues.
Cancelled - Planet IndigenUS Music Videos
Saturday, August 11, 2012
9:00pm
–10:30pm
Featuring various music videos from many of the musical artists performing at Planet IndigenUS.
Toronto Now: Lisa Myers and Autumn Chacon
Sunday, August 12, 2012
11:00am
– 3:00pm
A unique exploration of the origins and migrations of indigenous recipes.
Indigenous Voices - Global Space: A Theatre Workshop
Sunday, August 12, 2012
1:00pm
– 2:00pm
Using simple creativity games, the workshop with Michael Walling will explore indigenous lives and stories, and relate them to today's global concerns.
Tunniit: Retracing the Lines of Inuit Tattoos
Sunday, August 12, 2012
2:00pm
– 3:00pm
Share a young woman's journey to ncover the mystery and meaning behind Inuit traditional face tattoos.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
2:00pm
– 3:30pm
I, George Nepia celebrates the life of an East Coast boy who rose from humble beginnings and became one of world rugby's first superstars.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
2:00pm
– 3:00pm
New Mexico Native American dance groups of diverse origin share their cultural experiences and interact with festival visitors.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
2:30pm
– 4:00pm
A trio of short films explore the Inuit experience.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
3:00pm
– 4:00pm
Join us for an engaging music workshop with China's Hanggai, a Mongolian folk/punk ensemble.
POWER KIDS / Geoffrey Farmer's Figure
Sunday, August 12, 2012
3:00pm
– 5:00pm
This FREE workshop offers kids a chance to activate artist Geoffrey Farmer's new interactive installation for Tools for Conviviality by adding to and transforming a sculptural figure over the course of the exhibition.
WiijiiNiijii Lodge* featuring Goombine
Sunday, August 12, 2012
3:00pm
– 3:45pm
Multi-talented artist Goombine performs in the WiijiiNiijii Lodge.
Red Power: A Graphic Novel Workshop
Sunday, August 12, 2012
3:00pm
– 4:00pm
A workshop that will take audiences through the story process, with an in-depth look at character creation and development.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
3:30pm
– 5:00pm
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).
Sunday, August 12, 2012
4:00pm
– 4:20pm
New Mexico Native American dance groups of diverse origin share their cultural experiences and interact with festival visitors.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
4:00pm
– 5:00pm
Curators, artists, and festival directors explore cultural arts and expression within a thematic context addressing questions surrounding concept, audience, research, production, and space.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
5:00pm
– 6:00pm
Experience the first work of the Tūāhu performance series by Te Toki Haruru director and choreographer Charles Koroneho.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
5:00pm
– 6:00pm
How do you make that sound? Learn the varying complexity of the didgeridoo.
Maori Day - Pacific Curls Workshop
Sunday, August 12, 2012
6:30pm
– 7:30pm
A musical workshop featuring New Zealand's Pacific Curls.
Maori Day - Whale Rider and Boy
Sunday, August 12, 2012
7:00pm
–11:00pm
Bring your lawn chair and blankets, sprawl out on the grass and join us for a night of movie magic with double feature of two award-winning films.
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